Title 19 CFR · 39 questions in the bank
19 CFR Part 134 — Country of Origin Marking
Every released customs broker license exam question in the CBLEsim bank that tests 19 CFR Part 134. Drawn from 15 released sittings, April 2018 through October 2024.
Sections of this part with their own question sets
- 19 CFR 134.2 — 7 questions
- 19 CFR 134.33 — 5 questions
Other questions from Part 134
April 2018, Q75. Which of the below is not an approved marking method?
- AGoods of a NAFTA country may be marked with the name of the country of origin in English, French or Spanish
- BCountry of Origin marking shall be marked in a conspicuous place, legibly, indelibly, and permanently
- CWhen technically infeasible to permanently mark a good of a NAFTA country, the article may be marked by means of a string tag or adhesive label securely affixed
- DArticles marked with paper sticker labels must be affixed in a conspicuous place and must be sufficiently permanent
- EThe country or origin label may be sewn into the inside of the pocket
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The correct answer is E because the regulations require the country of origin marking to be "conspicuous" and "easily found by the ultimate purchaser," which sewing into a pocket does not satisfy. The HTSUS text (19 CFR 134.41(b)) emphasizes that markings must survive normal handling and be visible without strain, making internal placement non-compliant. Options A, B, C, and D align with the rules: A reflects NAFTA marking language allowances, B and D specify required legibility and permanence, and C permits temporary alternatives when permanent marking is infeasible.
April 2018, Q76. Any intentional removal, defacement, destruction, or alteration of a marking of the country of origin required by section 304, Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1304), and 19 CFR 134 in order to conceal this information may result in criminal penalties of :
- Aup to $1,000 and/or imprisonment for 1 year, as provided in 19 U.S.C. 1304(h).
- Bup to $2,000 and/or imprisonment for 1 year, as provided in 19 U.S.C. 1304(h).
- Cup to $3,000 and/or imprisonment for 1 year, as provided in 19 U.S.C. 1304(h).
- Dup to $4,000 and/or imprisonment for 1 year, as provided in 19 U.S.C. 1304(h).
- Eup to $5,000 and/or imprisonment for 1 year, as provided in 19 U.S.C. 1304(h).
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The correct answer is E because 19 CFR 134.4 explicitly states that the penalty for the described violations is "up to 5,000 and/or imprisonment for 1 year," directly matching option E. The other options (A–D) are incorrect because they cite lower monetary penalties not mentioned in the cited regulation. The authority is clear and specific, leaving no room for alternative interpretations based on other sections or rules.
April 2019, Q9. Fish are caught by a Norwegian flagged vessel in international waters off the coast of Portugal. The fish are kept either whole or filleted on-board. The fillets are sent to England, where they are seasoned, battered, and pre-fried. What is the country of origin of the battered fillets?
- APortugal
- BEngland
- CNorway
- DCanada
- ESpain
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Country of origin under 19 CFR 134.1(b) is the country of manufacture, production or growth, and later work in another country changes it only where that work is a substantial transformation. Fish taken on the high seas are products of the flag state, so these fillets leave the vessel as Norwegian goods; Portugal is merely the coast the vessel fished off, and never touches the fish. Seasoning, battering and pre-frying in England produces an article with a new name, character and use, which is a substantial transformation, so the battered fillets are a product of England. That is answer B. Norway is the origin only up to the point the fillets are processed, and Canada and Spain play no part in the facts.
April 2019, Q10. Die cut steel plier levers were bolted together in China before having rubberized non-slip grips attached to each lever handle in Germany prior to being imported into the United States. What is the proper country of origin and marking method?
- AMade in Beijing printed on a hangtag
- BMade in China printed on a sticker attached to the pliers
- CMade in China die stamped into the pliers
- DAssembled in Germany printed on a sticker attached to the pliers
- EThe pliers are exempt from marking in accordance with the J list
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The correct answer is C because the pliers are of Chinese origin, as the final substantial transformation occurs in China when the levers are bolted together, and the addition of rubber grips in Germany is a minor assembly step. Under 19 CFR 134.43(a), tools like pliers must be marked by die stamping, which is a permanent method required for non-NAFTA/USMCA goods. Options A, B, and D use stickers or hangtags, which are only permissible if marking by die stamping is infeasible, which is not indicated here. Option E is incorrect because the J list exemption does not apply to this category of goods.
April 2021, Q71. The articles described or meeting the specified conditions set forth below are exempt from marking requirements EXCEPT:
- AArticles that are incapable of being marked .
- BArticles that can be marked prior to shipment to the United States without injury.
- CArticles that cannot be marked prior to shipment to the United States except at an expense economically prohibitive of its importation.
- DArticles for which the marking of the containers will reasonably indicate the origin of the articles.
- EArticles which are crude substances .
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The correct answer is B because 19 CFR 134.32 explicitly lists exemptions for articles that cannot be marked prior to shipment without injury (option b), but does not exempt articles that can be marked without injury. Since the question asks for the exception (i.e., the one not exempt), option B is the only choice not covered by the exemptions in 19 CFR 134.32. The other options (A, C, D, E) are directly listed as exemptions in the same section, making them incorrect.
April 2021, Q73. Which of the below is FALSE regarding marking?
- AContainers of articles excepted from marking shall be marked with the name of the country of origin of the article unless the container is also excepted from marking.
- BSpecial marking may be required by the Internal Revenue Service on alcoholic beverage bottles and other requirements may be imposed by reason of the nature of the contents by other Government agencies.
- CA good of a NAFTA country which is a usual container, whether or not disposable and whether or not imported empty or filled, is required to be marked with its own country of origin.
- DArticles which are crude substances are excepted from marking requirements .
- ECut flowers are listed on the J-List.
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The correct answer is C because 19 CFR 134.22(2) explicitly excepts usual containers (whether disposable or not) from marking requirements, regardless of their origin. This directly contradicts option C’s claim that such containers must be marked with their country of origin. Option A is correct as 19 CFR 134.11 mandates marking containers of excepted articles with the country of origin unless the container itself is also excepted. Option B is valid under 19 CFR 134.33, which allows special markings for alcoholic beverages and other agency requirements. Option D is correct per 19 CFR 132.34(e), which lists crude substances as excepted from marking. Option E is not addressed in the cited authority, so its accuracy cannot be confirmed based on the given authority.
April 2022, Q11. The following statements are all true EXCEPT:
- AUnless covered by a warehouse entry, articles in examination packages that have not been exported, destroyed, or properly marked by the importer within 30 days shall be sent to general order (GO) stores for disposition.
- BAn imported article, which is not a good of a North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) or United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) country, that is used in the U.S. in manufacture which results in an article having a name, character, or use differing from that of the imported article, will be within the principle of the decision in the case of United States v. Gibson-Thomsen Co., Inc., 27 C.C.P.A. 267 (C.A.D. 98). These articles are considered substantially changed by the manufacturer and do not require country of origin marking at the time of importation. However, the outermost containers of the imported articles shall be properly marked.
- CUnless excepted by law, the English name of the country of origin of an article of foreign origin imported into the U.S. shall be marked in a conspicuous place as legibly, indelibly, and permanently as the nature of the article will permit, at the time of importation into the Customs territory of the U.S.
- DAll marking requirements applicable to articles of foreign origin imported directly from a foreign country into the U.S. apply to similar articles of foreign origin that are imported into a U.S. possession outside its Customs territory and reshipped to the U.S.
- EWithout additional time allowed by the Center director, if an importer does not properly mark or redeliver all merchandise previously released to the importer within 45 calendar days from the date of the notice of redelivery, the port director shall demand payment of liquidated damages incurred under the bond in an amount equal to the entered value of the articles not properly marked or redelivered.
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The correct answer is E because 19 CFR 134.54(a) specifies a 30-day period (not 45 days) for the importer to properly mark or redeliver merchandise after a notice of redelivery, with possible extensions only if the Center director allows them for good cause. The other options align with the cited regulations or case law: A reflects proper handling of examination packages under 19 CFR 134.54; B correctly applies the Gibson-Thomsen principle regarding substantial transformation and marking requirements; C adheres to 19 U.S.C. 1304’s country-of-origin marking rules; and D is consistent with marking requirements for articles imported into U.S. possessions under 19 CFR 134.54.
April 2022, Q13. In cases where the Center director determines that physical supervision of marking is necessary to ensure compliance, the expenses of the Customs officer shall be reimbursed with the following provisions EXCEPT:
- AAll expenses of transportation and all other expenses incurred pertaining to supervision of exportation, destruction, or marking from the time the Customs officer leaves the official station until the officer returns thereto.
- BAll periods devoted to supervision and all periods during which the Customs officers are away from their regular posts of duty and for which compensation to such officers is provided for by law.
- CServices performed in overtime status, irrespective of when the Customs officer files an application for overtime services.
- DIf importations of 2 importers are concurrently supervised, the service rendered for each importer shall be regarded as a separate assignment, but the total amount of compensation, and any expenses properly applicable to each importer, shall be equally distributed between the importers concerned.
- EWhen such supervision is performed during a regularly scheduled tour of duty, the compensation of Customs officers shall be computed in accordance with the provisions of 19 CFR 24.17.
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The correct answer is C because 19 CFR 134.55(b)(2) specifies that overtime compensation for supervision must follow the provisions of 24.16 or 24.17, but it does not mention reimbursement based on the timing of an application for overtime services. The other options are explicitly covered by the cited text: A is addressed in 134.55(c) (transportation and other expenses), B in 134.55(a) (all periods of supervision), D in 134.55(d) (equitable apportionment for multiple importers), and E in 134.55(b)(1) (regularly scheduled tours). Option C introduces a condition (application timing) not referenced in the authority, making it the exception.
April 2022, Q17. Intentional removal, defacement, destruction, or alteration of a marking of the country of origin to conceal the country of origin may result in criminal penalties. What is the maximum monetary penalty and/or prison sentence that may be assessed?
- A$500.00 and/or imprisonment for 2 years
- B$5,000.00 and/or imprisonment for 1 year
- C$6,000.00 and/or imprisonment for 11 years
- D$50,000.00 and imprisonment for 2 years
- E$50,000.00 and imprisonment for 11 years
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The correct answer is B because 19 CFR 134.4 explicitly states the maximum penalty is 5,000 and/or 1 year imprisonment for the specified violations. Options A, C, D, and E are incorrect because they either inflate the monetary penalty (e.g., 500, 6,000, 50,000) or the prison term (e.g., 2 years, 11 years) beyond the limits set by 19 U.S.C. 1304(h), which is cited in the regulation. The authority text does not support any higher amounts or longer sentences than those in option B.
April 2023, Q9. Which section of the Customs Regulations states the general exceptions to the marking requirements?
- A19 CFR 134.22
- B19 CFR 134.32
- C19 CFR 134.41
- D19 CFR 134.43
- E19 CFR 134.44
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The correct answer is B) 19 CFR 134.32, as this section explicitly lists the general exceptions to marking requirements, including articles incapable of being marked, those requiring post-importation marking, and other specific conditions. The other options (A, C, D, E) do not address exceptions to marking requirements but instead pertain to other aspects of marking procedures, verification, or specific exemptions not outlined in the cited authority. The cited text under 19 CFR 134.32 directly supports the answer by enumerating the exceptions.
April 2025, Q10. Sixty-one days ago, an authorized CBP official properly demanded that a broker, who was acting as importer for a released shipment and is also the bond principal, redeliver to CBP custody the merchandise from that shipment. The merchandise was not legally marked with its country of origin for the purpose of requiring the merchandise to be properly marked. In the meantime, the broker has taken no action, and the Center director did not give a good cause extension. CBP has now demanded liquidated damages in an amount equal to the entered value of the shipment. The broker wants relief from full payment. Which of the following is therefore legally TRUE?
- AA petition for relief from payment of liquidated damages to CBP must be filed within 90 days of receiving the Notice to Mark / Notice to Redeliver (CBP Form 4647).
- BA proper petition for relief from payment of liquidated damages is one that is written, addressed to the Commissioner of Customs and filed with the Fines, Penalties, and Forfeitures Officer within 60 days from the date of mailing to the bond principal the notice of claim for liquidated damages.
- CA proper petition for relief from payment of liquidated damages is filed within 180 days of the date of liquidation of the entry summary.
- DThe broker is not allowed to petition for relief from payment of liquidated damages because there is no petition process for liquidated damages.
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The correct answer is B because 19 CFR 134.54(b) explicitly permits a written petition for relief from liquidated damages to be filed with the Fines, Penalties, and Forfeitures Officer within 60 days of the notice of claim being mailed to the bond principal. This aligns with the procedural timeline outlined in the cited authority. Option A is incorrect because the 90-day period applies to the Notice to Mark/Redeliver (CBP Form 4647), not the subsequent notice of claim for liquidated damages. Option C is incorrect because the 180-day period pertains to liquidation of the entry summary, not the relief process for liquidated damages. Option D is incorrect because 19 CFR 134.54(b) clearly establishes a petition process for relief from liquidated damages.
April 2025, Q43. Choose the ONE answer that correctly fills the blank. Per 19 CFR 134.41, Marking of Country of Origin, should be these three things: Legible, Indelible and _____.
- APermanent
- BTemporary
- CBrief
- DProvisional
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The correct answer is A) Permanent because 19 CFR 134.41(a) explicitly states that the marking must be "legible, indelible, and permanent," ensuring it remains intact until reaching the ultimate purchaser. Options B, C, and D are incorrect because "temporary," "brief," and "provisional" contradict the requirement for permanence outlined in the regulation, which mandates the marking must survive normal handling and remain visible to the final buyer.
April 2025, Q59. The Umbrella Corporation produces robots as a result of an assembly operation in its facility in Vietnam using components from Thailand and China. It was determined that the country of origin of these robots will be the country of final assembly. The Umbrella Corporation intends to import these robots to the United States. Which of the following is an INCORRECT origin marking?
- AProduct of Vietnam, Thailand, and China
- BAssembled in Vietnam from components of Thailand and China
- CAssembled in Vietnam
- DMade in Vietnam
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The correct answer is A because 19 CFR 134.43(e) permits marking assembled articles as "Assembled in [country]" or "Assembled in [country] from components of [component countries]," but does not allow listing multiple countries as the origin when the origin is determined to be the country of final assembly. Option A incorrectly identifies all component countries as the origin, violating the rule that the origin must be the final assembly country (Vietnam). Options B, C, and D comply with the regulation by either specifying the assembly location or using acceptable synonyms like "Made in" for the origin.
April 2026, Q54. Which of the following abbreviations or alternate spellings is unacceptable according to regulations found in 19 CFR 134?
- ALuxemb for Luxembourg
- BGt. Britain for Great Britain
- CIta for Italy
- DBrasil for Brazil
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The correct answer is C because 19 CFR 134.45(b) explicitly permits variant spellings like "Brasil" for "Brazil" and "Italie" for "Italy," but does not authorize the abbreviation "Ita" for "Italy." The regulation requires that abbreviations or variant spellings must "unmistakably indicate" or "clearly indicate" the full English name of the country. "Ita" is too abbreviated and lacks clarity, whereas "Italie" is a recognized variant spelling. The other options (A, B, D) are explicitly listed as acceptable in the cited text.
May 2024, Q49. A liquid sauce is prepared in Japan by mixing raw materials from Japan, China, Thailand, and the United States. The raw materials from Japan are water, liquid sugar, salt, apple pulp, orange pulp, bonito extract, squid extract, citric acid, konbu, and paprika. The raw materials from China are garlic, fermented vegetables, chili pepper and ginger. The raw materials from the United States are soy protein hydrolysate and xanthum gum. The raw material from Thailand is s-inosinate. What is the country of origin marking on the bottles of sauce, all of which are to be shipped to the United States and sold in United States grocery stores?
- AProduct of China
- BProduct of Thailand
- CProduct of Japan
- DProduct of the USA
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The correct answer is C) Product of Japan because the sauce is prepared in Japan, and the country of origin is determined by where the article is manufactured or produced, not by the origin of its components, as per 19 CFR 134.1(b). Substantial transformation is required for another country to be considered the origin, but no such transformation is indicated here. Options A, B, and D are incorrect because the raw materials from those countries do not meet the criteria for origin under the rule, and the sauce is not produced in those locations.
May 2024, Q50. What is the appropriate country of origin marking for an unsealed, disposable, cardboard shoe box manufactured in Japan that reads "Kickers! America's Favorite Shoes" on the top panel of the box when it is imported with a pair of shoes manufactured in India that are properly marked as “Made in India” on the inside tongue of each shoe?
- AThe unsealed, disposable, cardboard shoe box is exempt from marking with the country of origin of the shoes because the shoes are already properly marked with the country of origin of the shoes.
- BThe unsealed, disposable, cardboard shoe box must be marked as “Made in” or “Product of” Japan or words of similar meaning.
- CThe unsealed, disposable, cardboard shoe box must be marked with the country of origin of the shoes on the top panel of the box.
- DThe unsealed, disposable, cardboard shoe box must be marked with the country of origin of the box and the shoe.
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The correct answer is C because the shoe box, as a container of the shoes, must be marked with the country of origin of the shoes (India) under 19 CFR 134.46, which requires containers to indicate the origin of the contained article unless the container is excepted. Option A is incorrect because the marking of the shoes does not exempt the container from its own marking requirements. Option B is incorrect because the box must reflect the origin of the shoes, not its own origin (Japan). Option D is incorrect because the box does not need to mark both its origin and the shoes’ origin; the rule specifically ties the container’s marking to the article’s origin.
October 2019, Q20. All of the following are General exceptions to Country of Origin marking requirements EXCEPT:
- AArticles that cannot be marked prior to shipment to the United States without injury
- BArticles for which the marking of the containers will reasonably indicate the origin of the articles
- CArticles which were produced 15 years prior to their importation into the United States
- DArticles imported for use by the importer and not intended for sale in their imported or any other form
- EGoods of a NAFTA country which are provided for in subheading 6904.10 or heading 8541 or 8542 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) (19 U.S.C. 1202)
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The correct answer is C because 19 CFR 134.32(i) explicitly lists "articles which were produced more than 20 years prior to their importation" as an exception, not 15 years. The other options correspond to exceptions outlined in the same section: A matches (b), B matches (d), D matches (f), and E matches (q). Option C fails to meet the 20-year threshold required by the cited authority, making it the only option not exempt.
October 2020 (AM), Q24. What is the country of origin marking for a product being imported into the United States for which manufacture took place in China but was exported from Panama?
- AMade in Panama
- BHecho en China
- CMade in China
- DMade in China and Panama
- EHecho en Panama y China
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The correct answer is C because the country of origin marking is determined by where the product was manufactured, not where it was exported from. Under 19 CFR 134.11, the marking must indicate the English name of the country where the article was made at the time of importation. Since the product was manufactured in China, "Made in China" is required, regardless of Panama’s role as the export point. Options A, D, and E incorrectly attribute origin to Panama or combine countries, while B uses Spanish, which is not required for U.S. marking.
October 2020 (AM), Q26. What are the Customs Territories of the United States?
- AThe states, District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
- BThe states, Virgin Islands, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
- CThe states, District of Columbia, Virgin Islands
- DThe states, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, American Samoa
- EThe states, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and island of Guam
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The correct answer is A because 19 CFR 134.1(f) explicitly defines the Customs territory of the United States as including the states, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Other options are incorrect because 19 CFR 134.1(e) excludes the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Wake Island, Midway Islands, Kingman Reef, Johnston Island, and Guam from the definition of "United States," and 134.1(f) does not include the Virgin Islands in the Customs territory. The inclusion of excluded territories in other options reflects a misunderstanding of the distinction between U.S. possessions and the specific Customs territory as defined in the regulation.
October 2020 (PM), Q24. How is an importer notified by CBP when articles in their shipment are found, upon examination, NOT to be legally marked with the country of origin?
- ACBP Form 28
- BCBP Form 214
- CCBP Form 3499
- DCBP Form 4647
- ECBP Form 5106
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The correct answer is D) CBP Form 4647 because 19 CFR 134.51(a) explicitly states that the Center director must notify the importer using this form when articles are found not to be legally marked. Other options are incorrect because the cited authority does not reference Forms 28, 214, 3499, or 5106 in the context of marking violations. The regulation specifically ties the notification requirement to Form 4647, making it the only valid choice.
October 2021, Q9. What is the appropriate country of origin marking for a pair of shoes manufactured in China and imported with its unsealed shoebox that reads “Kicks! America's Favorite Sneaker”?
- AShoes must be marked with country of origin; shoebox is exempt from country of origin marking.
- BShoes are exempt from country of origin marking.
- CBoth the shoebox and shoes must be marked with country of origin.
- DOnly the shoebox must be marked with country of origin.
- EShoes and shoebox can be marked with a sticker stating the country of origin.
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The correct answer is C because the shoebox's use of "America's Favorite Sneaker" may mislead consumers about the shoes' origin, triggering 19 CFR 134.46's requirement that both the article (shoes) and its container (shoebox) be marked with the country of origin in close proximity and comparable size to the misleading text. Option A is incorrect because the container is not exempt when it contains potentially deceptive language. Option B is wrong because the shoes themselves are the imported article and must be marked. Option D is incorrect because the shoebox's marking alone does not satisfy the regulation's requirement for both the article and container. Option E is not supported by the regulation, which does not mention stickers as a permissible method of marking.
October 2022, Q39. Fish are caught by a Norwegian flagged vessel in international waters off the coast of Portugal. The fish are kept either whole or filleted on board. The fish is sent to Spain, where it is cut, seasoned, battered, pre-fried and frozen. The frozen fish is consolidated with other frozen foods into a container in Ireland and exported from the Port of Dublin to the US. What is the country of origin of the frozen fish?
- APortugal
- BSpain
- CNorway
- DEuropean Union
- EIreland
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The correct answer is B) Spain, as the frozen fish underwent substantial transformation in Spain through cutting, seasoning, battering, pre-frying, and freezing, which qualifies as "manufacture or production" under 19 CFR 134.1(b). Norway is the source of the raw fish but does not qualify as the country of origin because the fish was not "grown" there and the processing in Spain constitutes a substantial transformation. Portugal is not involved in the processing, and Ireland only consolidates the goods without altering their origin. The European Union is not a "country" under 19 CFR 134.1(a), which defines "country" as a political entity known as a nation.
October 2022, Q54. What is the citation in the Code of Federal Regulations for the section requiring that every article of foreign origin, or its container, imported into the United States be marked with the country of origin of the article in a conspicuous place as legible, indelibly, and permanently as the nature of the article, or container, will permit?
- A19 CFR 134.0
- B19 CFR 134.1
- C19 CFR 134.11
- D19 CFR 134.13
- E19 CFR 134.46
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The correct answer is C (19 CFR 134.11) because the cited text explicitly states the requirement for marking the country of origin as mandated by 19 U.S.C. 1304, which is implemented in this section. Options A (19 CFR 134.0) and B (19 CFR 134.1) pertain to general definitions or introductory provisions, not the specific marking rule. Options D (19 CFR 134.13) and E (19 CFR 134.46) address other marking exceptions or requirements unrelated to the core country-of-origin marking obligation. The authority is grounded in 19 CFR 134.11, which directly enforces the statutory mandate.
October 2022, Q55. What are the consequences if the broker, acting as importer for a shipment, takes no action within 30 days on a Notice to Mark / Notice to Redeliver (CBP Form 4647) it received indicating that merchandise contained in the shipment was not properly marked with country of origin? The merchandise was cleared and delivered to the ultimate consignee before the timely CBP Form 4647 was issued.
- AThere are no consequences because the broker has 60 days under the regulations to address whether merchandise is properly marked with country of origin.
- BThere are no consequences because the broker is automatically entitled to a 30-day extension of time to act on a CBP Form 4647.
- CThe consequence is that the merchandise will be sent to general-order stores by CBP for disposition in accordance with Part 127 of the Customs Regulations.
- DThe consequence is that the Center Director will cause liquidated damages in an amount equal to the entered value of the articles not properly marked or redelivered to be issued to the broker under its import bond.
- EThe consequence is that the entry will be change liquidated on the 31st day with a bill to collect the 10 percent additional duty for merchandise not exported or destroyed under Customs supervision.
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The correct answer is D because 19 CFR 134.54(a) mandates that if the importer fails to properly mark or redeliver merchandise within 30 days of the notice, the port director must demand liquidated damages equal to the entered value of the unmarked merchandise, regardless of prior delivery. Options A and B incorrectly assert extended timelines not supported by the regulation, which only allows for a 30-day period with potential extensions at the Center Director’s discretion. Option C is irrelevant as the regulation does not mention disposition in general-order stores. Option E references a 10% additional duty, which is governed by different provisions (e.g., 19 U.S.C. 1304(f)) and not the liquidated damages outlined in 134.54.
October 2022, Q56. Which of the following articles has NOT been legally marked under Part 134 of the Customs Regulations?
- AAn ocean container marked “Container Made in Germany” filled with nuts and bolts manufactured in Taiwan that have not been marked with the country of origin and delivered to an automobile manufacturer in Detroit, Michigan.
- BStandard poker deck playing cards manufactured in China not marked with the country of origin but printed with a U.S. casino logo indicating the city and state of the casino’s location sealed in playing card box marked “Made in China” and imported by the casino.
- CNewly manufactured rugs of traditional Persian design marketed as Persian rugs with a sewn label indicating “Made in Iran” and delivered to a retail carpet store in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
- DFrozen cod filets imported by Rhode Island Fisheries that are wrapped individually in clear plastic and boxed, twelve filets to a box, with the words “Atlantic Cod” in 36 pt. type on the top center of the box top. Nearby are “Distributed by Rhode Island Fisheries” and “Product of India” also in 36 pt. type.
- EWool yarn in skeins manufactured in Ireland each with a coated paper wrapper showing the brand and details about the yarn with “Finest Irish Wool” on the wrapper imported by Big Box Store.
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The correct answer is E because the wool yarn is marked with "Finest Irish Wool" on the wrapper, which does not explicitly state the country of origin as required by 19 CFR 134.0. While "Irish" refers to Ireland, the marking must clearly indicate the country of origin, and the use of an adjective rather than the country name may not satisfy the requirement for a direct and unambiguous statement of origin. The other options include markings that directly state the country of origin (e.g., "Made in China," "Product of India") or are exempt from marking requirements (e.g., containers, sealed boxes). The marking in E lacks the explicit country name, which is necessary under the regulations.
October 2023, Q62. Which of the following is NOT an exception to the country of origin marking requirements?
- AProducts of the United States exported and returned.
- BArticles produced more than 20 years prior to their importation into the United States.
- CArticles imported for use by the importer and not intended for sale in their imported or any other form.
- DSouvenirs imported marked with "Orlando, FL" but manufactured in China.
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The correct answer is D because 19 CFR 134.47 explicitly requires that souvenirs marked with a U.S. location (e.g., "Orlando, FL") must also be marked with the country of origin (e.g., "Made in China") if the name of a U.S. location appears as part of a souvenir marking. This rule does not exempt such items from country-of-origin marking requirements, making D the only option that fails to qualify as an exception. Options A, B, and C are exceptions under other provisions not detailed in the cited text, but D directly conflicts with the marking rule in 19 CFR 134.47.
October 2024, Q61. Die-cut steel scissors were bolted together and manufactured as completely finished scissors in China, fitted with rubberized non-slip grips handles in Germany, and ultimately imported into the United States. What is the correct country of origin and marking method?
- A"Made in Beijing" printed on a hangtag.
- B"Made in China" printed on a sticker attached to the scissors.
- C"Made in China" die stamped into the scissors.
- D"Made in Germany" printed on a hangtag
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The correct answer is C because the scissors are a class of article listed in 19 CFR 134.43(a), which mandates that they be marked by die stamping, a permanent and legible method. The country of origin is China, as the scissors were completely finished there, and the addition of non-slip grips in Germany does not constitute substantial transformation under 19 CFR 134.11. Options A and D are incorrect because hangtags are not considered permanent or conspicuous enough under 19 CFR 134.43(a). Option B is incorrect because a sticker is not a die-stamped or permanently attached marking as required by the regulation.
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