Topics / Fines, forfeitures, and liquidated damages
A petition for relief from a penalty is due when?
- Within 30 days of the notice of penalty
- Within 7 days in every case
- Within 60 days of the mailing of the notice of penalty
- Before the goods are released
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C. Within 60 days of the mailing of the notice of penalty
Penalty petitions under part 171 are due within 60 days after the notice of penalty is mailed. The FPFO may extend that period.
Source: 19 CFR 171.2
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