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Entry documentation is filed in proper form without an entry summary, and the importer makes no special request. What is the time of entry?
- The time estimated duties are deposited
- The time the merchandise arrives in the port
- The time the appropriate CBP officer authorizes the release of the merchandise
- The time the entry summary is later filed
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C. The time the appropriate CBP officer authorizes the release of the merchandise
When entry documentation is filed without an entry summary, the time of entry is the time the appropriate CBP officer authorizes release of the merchandise or any part of it, unless the importer requests otherwise on the documentation.
Source: 19 CFR 141.68(a)(1)
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