October 2018 — Question 57
What is the result of CBP’s failure to make a final determination with respect to the admissibility of detained merchandise within 30 days after it has been presented for CBP exam (or such longer period, if authorized by law)?
- AThe detained merchandise is deemed excluded.✓ CBP's answer
- BThe detained merchandise is automatically forfeited.
- CThe detained merchandise is redelivered.
- DThe detained merchandise is released.
- EThe detained merchandise is conditionally released.
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§ 19 CFR 151.16(f)
Answer and citations as published in CBP's official answer key for the October 2018 examination.
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