STR Webinar: Responding to CBP Inquiries: Understanding the Fine Print to Avoid or Minimize Enforcement
CBP inquiries have become increasingly consequential. If not handled appropriately they can expose compliance deficiencies, lead to enforcement actions, and have significant financial impact. This webinar is designed to help importers and compliance professionals understand what CBP is really asking for, why it matters, and how to respond strategically and effectively.
This program walks through the practical realities of responding to CBP Requests for Information (CF 28), Notices of Action (CF 29), and related inquiries with real-world examples. Attendees will gain a clear understanding of CBP’s expectations around reasonable care — and how those expectations play out during audits, investigations, and enforcement actions. The session also addresses what happens after an inquiry, including post summary corrections, liquidation and protests, petitions, prior disclosures, penalties, and seizures involving other federal agencies.
Key Topics
CBP’s authority and enforcement approach under the current trade and tariff environment
The “reasons to care” about “reasonable care” - and how to demonstrate it
How and when CBP issues CF 28s and CF 29s versus a notice of investigation or enforcement action
Responding to CBP inquiries: timelines, procedures, and documentation
