Fines, Penalties & Forfeitures
April 2022 — Question 17
Intentional removal, defacement, destruction, or alteration of a marking of the country of origin to conceal the country of origin may result in criminal penalties. What is the maximum monetary penalty and/or prison sentence that may be assessed?
- A$500.00 and/or imprisonment for 2 years
- B$5,000.00 and/or imprisonment for 1 year✓ CBP's answer
- C$6,000.00 and/or imprisonment for 11 years
- D$50,000.00 and imprisonment for 2 years
- E$50,000.00 and imprisonment for 11 years
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§ 19 CFR 134.4
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