CBP Issues Final Rule Changing Statutory Authority for Petitions for Relief

U.S. Customs and Border Protection issued a final rule making technical corrections to CBP's regulations to reflect the repeal of one of the underlying statuary authorities regarding petitions for relief from a fine, penalty, forfeiture, or liquidated damages under a law administered by CBP. The rule doesn't change Administrative petitioning rights because CBP has other existing statutory authority for these provisions. The rule also amends regulations to reflect changes in delegation authority as effected by the transfer of CBP to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and makes non-substantive editorial and nomenclature changes.

The final rule amends title 19 of the Code of Federal Regulations (19 CFR) by making technical corrections to 19 CFR parts 171 and 172, specifically, sections 171.11, 171.12, 172.11, and 172.12. These regulations delegate to the Fines, Penalties, and Forfeitures Officer or the Chief, Penalties Branch, Regulations and Rulings, Office of International Trade, U.S. Customs and CBP Headquarters the authority to remit or mitigate fines, penalties, or forfeitures, or cancel claims for liquidated damages

CBP Contact- Todd Schneider (202) 325--0261