April 2026, question 54

CBP's answer: C. C: Ita for Italy

The question asks for the unacceptable form. Section 134.45(b) accepts abbreviations that unmistakably indicate the country, naming "Gt. Britain" and "Luxemb" as examples, and variant spellings that clearly indicate the English name, such as "Brasil". "Ita" for Italy is not listed and does not unmistakably indicate the country, so C is the unacceptable one.

Abbreviations which unmistakably indicate the name of a country, such as “Gt. Britain” for “Great Britain” or “Luxemb” and “Luxembg” for “Luxembourg” are acceptable. 19 CFR 134.45(b)

Variant spellings which clearly indicate the English name of the country of origin, such as “Brasil” for “Brazil” 19 CFR 134.45(b)

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CBP's key cites: 19 CFR 134.45