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19 CFR 171.2 - Filing a petition.

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§ 171.2
Filing a petition.
(a) Where filed. A petition for relief must be filed with the Fines, Penalties, and Forfeitures office whose address is given in the notice.
(b) When filed— (1) Seizures. Petitions for relief from seizures must be filed within 30 days from the date of mailing of the notice of seizure.
(2) Penalties. Petitions for relief from penalties must be filed within 60 days of the mailing of the notice of penalty incurred.
(c) Extensions. The Fines, Penalties, and Forfeitures Officer is empowered to grant extensions of time to file petitions when the circumstances so warrant.
(d) Number of copies. The petition must be filed in duplicate unless filed electronically.
(e) Exception for certain cases. If a penalty is assessed or a seizure is made and less than 180 days remain before the statute of limitations may be asserted as a defense, the Fines, Penalties, and Forfeitures Officer may specify in the seizure or penalty notice a reasonable period of time, but not less than 7 working days, for the filing of a petition for relief. If a petition is not filed within the time specified, the matter will be transmitted promptly to the appropriate Office of the Chief Counsel for referral to the Department of Justice.

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