Fines, Penalties & Forfeitures
October 2018 — Question 34
What is the monetary penalty per transaction when a broker fails to properly instruct employees, resulting in the filing of incorrect entries or the mishandling of transactions related to Customs business?
- A$1,000✓ CBP's answer
- B$5,000
- C$10,000
- D$50,000
- E$25,000
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CBP's cited authority
§ 19 CFR 171§ Appendix C. Part XI(B)(1)(b)
Answer and citations as published in CBP's official answer key for the October 2018 examination.
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