Fines, Penalties & Forfeitures
October 2023 — Question 68
Choose the ONE answer that correctly fills in the blank. Before an offer in compromise of any government claim arising from a violation of Customs law is considered, it must ______.
- Abe submitted within (twenty) 20 days of the government’s claim.
- Binclude a tender of the specific sum offered.✓ CBP's answer
- Cinclude a tender of at least fifty percent (50%) of the amount of the offer.
- Dinclude a bond covering the government fees and expenses.
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CBP's cited authority
§ 19 CFR 161.5§ 19 CFR 171.31§ 19 CFR 172.31
Answer and citations as published in CBP's official answer key for the October 2023 examination.
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