May 2024 — Question 6
Which of the following is TRUE regarding the record retention period?
- ARecords pertaining to articles that are admitted free of duty and tax pursuant to 19 USC 1321(a)(2) shall be kept for five (5) years from the date of the entry.
- BPacking lists shall be retained for a period of ninety (90) calendar days from the end of release or conditional period, whichever is later.
- CAny record relating to a drawback claim shall be kept until the fifth (5th) anniversary of the date of the payment of the claim.
- DA consignee who is not the owner and appoints a customs broker shall keep a record of merchandise covered by informal entry for two (2) years from the date of the informal entry.✓ CBP's answer
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§ 19 CFR 163.4(b)(3)
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