58. Chemical Corporation imports adhesives into the United States. CBP notified Chemical Corporation that its most recent import of adhesives did not have the English name of the country of origin properly marked on the container. The adhesive was not export ed or destroyed under Customs supervision prior to liquidation of the entry. Which ONE of the following actions may CBP take against Chemical Corporation? (2025 April No.58 – Entry / Entry Summary)
A) Assess criminal penalties of up to $5,000.00 and/or imprisonment for one year.
B) Assess an additional 10% duty to the subject merchandise based on the final appraised value.
C) Assess an additional 25% duty to the subject merchandise based on the final appraised value.
D) Assess a monetary penalty equal to the final appraised value of the merchandise.
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The Answer is: B
Citation: 19 CFR 134.2
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