Fines, Penalties & Forfeitures
October 2020 (PM) — Question 41
What is the minimum amount assessed for a penalty action alleging a culpability of fraud under the provisions of 19 U.S.C. 1592?
- A1 times the loss of duty, not to exceed the domestic value
- B2 times the loss of duty, not to exceed the domestic value
- C3 times the loss of duty, not to exceed the domestic value
- D4 times the loss of duty, not to exceed the domestic value
- E5 times the loss of duty, not to exceed the domestic value✓ CBP's answer
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§ 19 CFR § 171 Appendix B(F)(2)(a)(i)
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