April 2022 — Question 20
How many calendar days does CBP have to notify the importer, or other party having an interest, that a shipment has been placed on detention?
- A5 days (including weekends and holidays)
- B5 days (excluding weekends and holidays)✓ CBP's answer
- C30 days (including weekends and holidays)
- D30 days (excluding weekends and holidays)
- E45 days (including weekends and holidays)
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CBP's cited authority
§ 19 CFR 151.16(c)
Answer and citations as published in CBP's official answer key for the April 2022 examination.
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