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CBP Clarifies Timing for Drawback Documentation Rule Changes

Only drawback claims not liquidated as of Aug. 7, 2015, don't require original or certified documentary evidence as proof of export, CBP said in a CSMS message (here). The message is meant to clarify the drawback rule changes from last…

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year (see 1508060015) and "the timeframes during which the eased proof of export requirements apply," CBP said. The new rules don't apply "to claims that were liquidated prior to August 7, 2015, but protested," the agency said. "Those claims are considered 'liquidated' for purposes of application of the effective date. The Drawback offices have been informed of this guidance to ensure uniformity."