The interim final rule states that "CBP will enforce the importer security filing, vessel stow plan, and container status message requirement, through the assessment of liquidated damages, in addition to penalties applicable under other provisions of law." Can you give us an example?

The interim final rule states that "CBP will enforce the importer security filing, vessel stow plan, and container status message requirement, through the assessment of liquidated damages, in addition to penalties applicable under other provisions of law." Can you give us an example?

To complete the scenario: The interim final rule states that "CBP will enforce the importer security filing, vessel stow plan, and container status message requirement, through the assessment of liquidated damages, 15 in addition to penalties applicable under other provisions of law." Can you give us an example of the types of penalties you had in mind in this regard?

Penalty statutes available to CBP include 19 U.S.C. 1595a(b) and 1436, depending upon the facts and circumstances of the violation. Penalty assessment and mitigation guidelines have been published in the CBP Bulletin.