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Fines, Penalties & Forfeitures

October 2022 — Question 30

One of the allegations in a penalty notice sent to ABC Customs Brokers (ABC) was that ABC promised to hire National Import Specialist (NIS) Needa Token's son if NIS Token's review of a binding ruling request favored ABC's client by determining a duty- free classification provision was most appropriate and it was published accordingly. Which regulation section prohibits an attempt by ABC to influence NIS Token?

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§ 19 CFR 111.34

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