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April 2025, question 41

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If CBP determines a bond is inadequate, how many days does the principal have from the date of notification to remedy the deficiency?

  1. 15 days
  2. 30 days
  3. 60 days
  4. 90 days
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CBP's answer: A. A: 15 days

Section 113.13(c) says CBP reviews bond sufficiency periodically, and if a bond is inadequate the principal has 15 days from the date of notification to remedy the deficiency.

The principal will have 15 days from the date of notification to remedy the deficiency. 19 CFR 113.13(c)

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CBP's key cites: 19 CFR 113.13(c)

Question and key from CBP's April 2025 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).