Informed Compliance

• Customs has a policy known as "informed compliance".
  • It places the burden on the importer to learn the rules for importing goods.
    • What import permits are required.
    • How much duty is imposed on the product.
  • Customs makes certain resources available.
    • The law lets the importer use these resources.
    • Ignorance of the law is no excuse.

• Informed compliance increases the risk the importer faces.
  • Seizure of goods
  • Civil penalties
    • Fines
  • Criminal liability
    • Jail time

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© 2004 John Michael Pierobon

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