April 2023 — Question 73
Which of the following would NOT be used to support a claim by the importer of petroleum products classified in Heading 2710 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule for preferential treatment under the Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act (CBTPA)?
- APurchase orders, invoices, bills of lading and other shipping documents, and customs import and clearance documents for the country of manufacture showing U.S.-origin crude oil was used in the production of the imported merchandise.
- BA completed Certificate of Origin showing that the petroleum products meet the rules of origin for the Bahamas.✓ CBP's answer
- CRecords showing that internal controls were established and implemented requiring the periodic review of the accuracy of the Certificate of Origin or other applicable origin records.
- DShipping papers showing the shipment from the CBTPA beneficiary country directly to the United States without being shipped through a country other than a CBTPA beneficiary country.
- EA CBP Form 450 in English signed by the exporter applicable to multiple importations by the U.S. importer over a one-year period from the date of the exporter's signature.
CBP's cited authority
§ General Notes 7§ 17. 19 CFR 10.237
Answer and citations as published in CBP's official answer key for the April 2023 examination.
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