October 2022 — Question 57
What is the period of detention for merchandise suspected of bearing a counterfeit version of a registered trademark after which the merchandise will be seized, and forfeiture proceedings instituted?
- AForty-eight (48) hours after the date of detention.
- BWithin the five-day (5-day) period (excluding weekends and holidays) following the date on which the merchandise is presented for Customs examination.
- CThirty (30) days from the date on which the merchandise is presented for Customs examination.✓ CBP's answer
- DThirty (30) days from the date of entry.
- ESixty (60) days from on the date on which the merchandise is presented for Customs examination.
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§ 19 CFR 133.24(d) 19 CFR 133.25(a)
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