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Fines, Penalties & Forfeitures

October 2020 (AM) — Question 38

Petitions for the remission or mitigation of a fine, penalty, or forfeiture incurred under any law administered by Customs must be addressed to the Fines, Penalties, and Forfeitures Officer designated in the notice of claim. In addition, the petition for remission or mitigation must contain which of the following:

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§ 19CFR§171.1(c)(2)

Answer and citations as published in CBP's official answer key for the October 2020 (AM) examination.

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