October 2019 — Question 10
Which of the below statements concerning nominal consignees is FALSE?
- AFor formal entry of a shipment, nominal consignees have the right to make entry on their own behalf.✓ CBP's answer
- BNominal consignees may not certify electronic transmissions of an entry summary.
- CExpress consignment operators are an example of nominal consignees.
- DNominal consignees may not enter merchandise for Temporary Importation Under Bond on their own behalf.
- EFor informal entry of a shipment valued under $800, nominal consignees have the right to make entry on their own behalf.
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CBP's cited authority
§ Customs Directive 3530-002A§ 19 CFR 143.26(b)
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