April 2023 — Question 33
A shipment of steel is made in South Korea and arrives in Chicago, Illinois. The absolute quota for this merchandise is filled. Which ONE of the following actions may the importer NOT take?
- APay the higher rate of duty✓ CBP's answer
- BPlace the merchandise in a foreign trade zone
- CEnter the merchandise for warehouse
- DExport the merchandise under Customs supervision
- EDestroy the merchandise under Customs supervision
CBP's cited authority
§ US Note 35 to Sub-chapter XXII of Chapter 98§ 19 CFR 132.5
Answer and citations as published in CBP's official answer key for the April 2023 examination.
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