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October 2024, question 56

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What is the maximum value for a shipment of merchandise not qualifying for an exemption or exception, that may be entered as an informal entry (Type 11)?

  1. $250.00.
  2. $800.00.
  3. $1,500.00.
  4. $2,500.00.
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CBP's answer: D. D: $2,500.00.

A shipment valued at $2,500 or less can be entered informally (with exceptions such as certain Chapter 99 goods over $250), so the maximum is $2,500 (D).

Shipments of merchandise not exceeding $2,500 in value 19 CFR 143.21(a)

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CBP's key cites: 19 CFR 143.21(a)

Question and key from CBP's October 2024 exam and answer key. The walk-through is ours; quotes are from the pinned editions in the reference viewer (HTSUS 2026 Basic, 19 CFR 2025 edition).