Fines, Penalties & Forfeitures
October 2020 (PM) — Question 39
An offer in compromise of any government claim arising from a violation of Customs law must ________ in order to be taken into consideration.
- Abe submitted within 20 days of the government’s claim
- Binclude a tender of the entire amount of the offer✓ CBP's answer
- Cinclude a tender of at least 50% of the amount of the offer
- Dexceed the civil liability of the government’s claim
- Ecover all government fees and expenses
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CBP's cited authority
§ 19 CFR § 161.5§ 19 CFR § 171.31§ 19 CFR § 172.31
Answer and citations as published in CBP's official answer key for the October 2020 (PM) examination.
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