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“Shippers should not be able to split one order or contract into smaller packages just to keep each package under the $800 duty-free limit.”
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“People or companies that bring in, introduce, or try to introduce goods in violation of the small-package import rules should face $5,000 fines for a first violation, $10,000 fines for later violations, and possible additional customs or trade penalties.”
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“If every interested party does not respond within 30 days after Customs sends a detention notice, Customs should be able to deny entry and require importer-paid export, or treat the goods as abandoned so the U.S. government can take ownership and dispose of them.”
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“Treasury should be able to deny de minimis benefits for shipments caused or helped by someone who is suspended or barred from doing business with the federal government when the import happens.”
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“Importers should not be able to split goods from one order or contract into smaller shipments just to qualify for the small-package customs benefit.”
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“When Customs detains goods that may qualify for de minimis treatment, it should have to notify reasonably identifiable interested parties and tell them they can respond with more information or give up the goods?”
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