Inquiry Mandate
Formal inquiry document used by customs authorities to request specific data regarding imported merchandise. Customs officers issue a cbp form 28 when information provided at entry is insufficient for the final classification of the goods. This request necessitates a timely response from the importer to avoid delays.
Information Request
Supporting evidence such as mill certificates or lab reports for linen content must be attached to the reply. The document clarifies the origin of the flax or the specific processing steps undertaken in the mill. Officials use the submitted data to verify that the claimed preferential tariff treatment is appropriate for the shipment.
If the manufacturer is located in a high-risk region, the level of detail required for the response increases to include raw material invoices and production logs. Detailed narratives regarding the wet processing of the linen fibres often form the core of the submission.
Review Outcome
Failure to provide the requested details results in a higher duty rate or a formal audit of the importer’s records. A well-documented response allows the entry to proceed toward final liquidation without further scrutiny. Importers maintain copies of these interactions to demonstrate a history of informed compliance with federal regulations.