What is 514 protest?

Within 180 days of liquidation, the importer, their broker, or attorney can contest CBP decisions relating to imported merchandise with a protest under section 514 of the Tariff Act of 1930. Protests and petitions are generally filed on CBP Form 19. This form provides instructions on what is required to file a protest.

How long does CBP have to respond to a protest?

within 180 days
Your timeframe to respond is within 180 days of liquidation. The purpose of a Protest is to contest final U.S. Customs decisions relating to the classification, valuation, country of origin, and duty preference program used for imported merchandise under section 514 of the Tariff Act of 1930.

How to file protest in ACE?

Apply for an ACE Protest Filer Account Please complete the form below to request an ACE Protest Filer Account. An ACE Protest Filer Account will provide access to the Protest application to file a CBP Protest. Once you have completed the form, select “Submit”. Red asterisk fields are required.

How long do you have to file a protest with us Customs?

A 514 Protest can be filed with CBP within 180 days after liquidation of the entry under protest, under 19 U.S.C. 1514(c)(3).

What is a customs protest?

Customs Protest Customs Protest deals with liability for customs duties, fees and other charges imposed by the Bureau of Customs.

What is the ACE Portal?

The ACE Secure Data Portal (ACE Portal) is a free, web-based access point designed to connect CBP, trade partners, and Partner Government Agencies. The ACE Portal gives companies the ability to file Importer Security Filings, import truck manifests, protests, and electronic export information.

What are the Protestable cases?

Protestable Case – shall refer to any ruling or decision by the District Collector, except the fixing of fines in seizure cases, which is adverse to the importer, consignee or exporter.

What are the issues that may be covered by customs dispute settlement?

The following disputed customs issues may be released under tentative assessment:

  • Difficult or highly technical question of tariff classification.
  • Difficult or highly technical question relating to application of customs valuation rules.
  • Difficult or highly technical question relating to issues on ROO.

When can you file a post summary correction?

PSC filers can submit these changes within 300 days from the date of entry and up to 15 days of the scheduled liquidation date, whichever date is earlier. If PSCs are filed outside the specified timeframes, ACE will automatically reject it.

When Must Form 3347 Declaration of owner be filed?

within 90 days
Abstract: CBP Form 3347, Declaration of Owner, is a declaration from the owner of imported merchandise stating that he/she agrees to pay additional or increased duties, therefore releasing the importer of record from paying such duties. This form must be filed within 90 days from the date of entry.