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Can the exporter to the U.S. pay the assessment, rather than the importer?

April 26, 2017assessment exporter importer pay

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Can the exporter to the U.S. pay the assessment, rather than the importer?

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As the program is currently designed, the importer of record of natural stone will be required to pay the assessment. U.S. statutes are not enforceable outside the U.S., hence the exporter could pay the assessment voluntarily, but Customs will still collect the assessment from the importer.