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?

• A19 CFR 111.11
• B19 CFR 111.31
• C19 CFR 111.32
• D19 CFR 111.34✓ CBP's answer
• E19 CFR 111.36 Category VII – Value