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19 CFR 171.1 - Petition for relief.

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§ 171.1
Petition for relief.
(a) To whom addressed. Petitions for the remission or mitigation of a fine, penalty, or forfeiture incurred under any law administered by Customs must be addressed to the Fines, Penalties, and Forfeitures Officer designated in the notice of claim.
(b) Signature. For commercial violations, the petition for remission or mitigation must be signed by the petitioner, his attorney-at-law or a Customs broker. If the petitioner is a corporation, the petition may be signed by an officer or responsible supervisory official of the corporation, or a responsible employee representative of the corporation. Electronic signatures are acceptable. In non-commercial violations, a non-English speaking petitioner or petitioner who has a disability which may impede his ability to file a petition may enlist a family member or other representative to file a petition on his behalf. The deciding Customs officer may, in his or her discretion, require proof of representation before consideration of any petition.
(c) Form. The petition for remission or mitigation need not be in any particular form. Customs can require that the petition and any documents submitted in support of the petition be in English or be accompanied by an English translation. The petition must set forth the following:
(1) A description of the property involved (if a seizure);
(2) The date and place of the violation or seizure;
(3) The facts and circumstances relied upon by the petitioner to justify remission or mitigation; and
(4) If a seizure case, proof of a petitionable interest in the seized property.
(d) False statement in petition. A false statement contained in a petition may subject the petitioner to prosecution under the provisions of 18 U.S.C. 1001.

Title 19 published on 2012-04-01

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  • 2012-04-02; vol. 77 # 63 - Monday, April 2, 2012
    1. 77 FR 19533 - Changes in the Statutory Authority for Petitions for Relief
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      DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. Customs and Border Protection
      Final rule; technical corrections.
      The final rule is effective on April 2, 2012.
      19 CFR Parts 171 and 172

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United States Code
USC : Title 18 - CRIMES AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE

§ 983 - General rules for civil forfeiture proceedings

USC : Title 19 - CUSTOMS DUTIES

§ 1592 - Penalties for fraud, gross negligence, and negligence

§ 1593a - Penalties for false drawback claims

§ 1595a - Forfeitures and other penalties

§ 1605 - Seizure; custody; storage

§ 1614 - Release of seized property

§ 1618 - Remission or mitigation of penalties

USC : Title 21 - FOOD AND DRUGS

§ 881 note - Forfeitures

USC : Title 22 - FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE

§ 401 - Illegal exportation of war materials

USC : Title 31 - MONEY AND FINANCE

§ 5321 - Civil penalties

USC : Title 46, APPENDIX - SHIPPING

46a USC Rule - Remission or mitigation of fines

Title 19 published on 2012-04-01

The following are ALL rules, proposed rules, and notices (chronologically) published in the Federal Register relating to 19 CFR 171 after this date.

  • 2012-04-02; vol. 77 # 63 - Monday, April 2, 2012
    1. 77 FR 19533 - Changes in the Statutory Authority for Petitions for Relief
      GPO FDSys XML | Text
      DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. Customs and Border Protection
      Final rule; technical corrections.
      The final rule is effective on April 2, 2012.
      19 CFR Parts 171 and 172