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Merchandise moving in bond arrives short at the port of destination. Who is liable?

  1. The port director
  2. The importer of record
  3. The party whose bond is obligated on the transportation entry
  4. The consignee
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C. The party whose bond is obligated on the transportation entry

The party whose bond is obligated on the transportation entry is liable for breach of the in-bond requirements, including shortages, irregular delivery or non-delivery.

Source: 19 CFR 18.8(a)

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