56. In the following scenario, upon proper request, to which type of ruling is the importer entitled? The Center of Excellence and Expertise has rejected the importer’s claim as to the tariff classification of biofuel manufactured in Norway in connection with the entries of this merchandise. Entries filed for these shipments have NOT been liquidated. Proposed rate advances on CBP Form 29 will result in substantial duty increases. The importer has NOT requested or been issued a ruling on these import transactions.
A) A ruling request submitted to the National Commodity Specialist Division.
B) A protest application for further review filed using the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) protest module.
C) An Internal Advice request submitted through the Customs field office issuing the rate advances.
D) A manufacturing ruling under the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (TFTEA).
E) A preliminary classification ruling petition submitted to the Court of International Trade.
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The Answer is: C
Citation: 19 CFR 177.11(b)(2)
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