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Code · STATUTE-COMPILATIONS · Compilation 8183 · Sec. 500

Sec. 500. Appraisement, Classification, and Liquidation Procedures

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## Sec. 500 Appraisement, Classification, and Liquidation Procedures **[**[19 U.S.C. 1500](/us/usc/t19/s1500)**]** The Customs Service shall, under rules and regulations prescribed by the Secretary— ###
(a)fix the final appraisement of merchandise by ascertaining or estimating the value thereof, under section 402, by all reasonable ways and means in his power, any statement of cost or costs of production in any invoice, affidavit, declaration, other document to the contrary notwithstanding; ###
(b)fix the final classification and rate of duty applicable to such merchandise; ###
(c)fix the final amount of duty to be paid on such merchandise and determine any increased or additional duties, taxes, and fees due or any excess of duties, taxes, and fees deposited; ###
(d)liquidate the entry and reconciliation, if any, of such merchandise; and ###
(e)give or transmit, pursuant to an electronic data interchange system, notice of such liquidation to the importer, his consignee, or agent in such form and manner as the Secretary shall by regulation prescribe.
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