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After liquidated damages are referred to the Department of Justice, may the deciding officer still remit them?

  1. Yes, for 60 days after referral
  2. Yes, if the surety files a second petition
  3. No. No action is taken on the petition after that referral
  4. Only if the amount is under $1,000
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C. No. No action is taken on the petition after that referral

As in part 171, no petition action is taken after referral to the Department of Justice. Action is also barred after a show-cause proceeding against a delinquent surety under 113.38(c)(3).

Source: 19 CFR 172.13

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