April 2019 — Question 14

CBP may detain articles suspected of bearing a counterfeit version of a trademark that is registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and recorded with CBP. The detention notice provides notification to the importer that:

• AThe merchandise will be detained for a minimum of 60 days.
• BThe importer has fourteen days to respond to the notice of detention.
• CThe detention period may be extended for up to an additional 60 days for good cause shown by the importer.
• DUnless the importer presents information within seven days of the notification establishing that the detained merchandise does not bear a counterfeit mark, CBP may disclose to the owner of the mark information appearing on the merchandise or its retail packaging.✓ CBP's answer
• EThe importer must not disclose any information to the owner of the mark.