April 2025 — Question 58
Chemical Corporation imports adhesives into the United States. CBP notified Chemical Corporation that its most recent import of adhesives did not have the English name of the country of origin properly marked on the container. The adhesive was not exported or destroyed under Customs supervision prior to liquidation of the entry. Which ONE of the following actions may CBP take against Chemical Corporation?
- AAssess criminal penalties of up to $5,000.00 and/or imprisonment for one year.
- BAssess an additional 10% duty to the subject merchandise based on the final appraised value.✓ CBP's answer
- CAssess an additional 25% duty to the subject merchandise based on the final appraised value.
- DAssess a monetary penalty equal to the final appraised value of the merchandise.
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