{"data":{"id":"us/19-cfr-181.113","jurisdiction":"us","citation":"19 CFR 181.113","heading":"Request for basis of adverse marking decision.","body":"(a) Request; form and filing. The exporter or producer of the merchandise which is the subject of an adverse marking decision may request a statement concerning the basis for the decision by filing a typewritten request, in English, with CBP, either at the port of entry or electronically. The request should be on letterhead paper in the form of a letter and clearly designated as a “Request for Basis of Adverse Marking Decision” and shall be signed by the exporter, producer or his authorized agent. The provisions of § 174.3 of this chapter shall apply for purposes of signature by a person other than the principal.\n(b) Content. The Request for Basis of Adverse Marking Decision letter shall set forth the following information:\n(1) The name and address of the exporter or producer of the merchandise and the name and address of any authorized agent filing the request on behalf of such principal;\n(2) A statement that the inquirer is the exporter or producer of the merchandise that was the subject of the adverse marking decision;\n(3) In the case of a Canadian exporter or producer, the employer number assigned by Revenue Canada, Customs and Excise; in the case of a Mexican exporter or producer, the Federal taxpayer registry number (RFC); and the Customs identification number of an authorized agent filing the request on behalf of such principal;\n(4) The number and date of each entry involved in the request;\n(5) A specific description of the merchandise which is the subject of the adverse marking decision; and\n(6) A complete statement of all relevant facts relating to the adverse marking decision and the transaction to which it relates, including the date of the decision.","path":["Title 19—Customs Duties","CHAPTER I—U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY; DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY","PART 181—NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT","Subpart J—Review and Appeal of Adverse Marking Decisions"],"source_url":"https://www.ecfr.gov/api/versioner/v1/full/2026-08-25/title-19.xml","current_through":"2026-08-25","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-27T02:24:40Z","sha256":"50c1ed80fa9e98d62c04172559c6dbba1a872cbc0a304c7f5b0d9e5e3322ec7e","source_id":"us-cfr","stale":true,"prev":"us/19-cfr-181.112","next":"us/19-cfr-181.114"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}