Protest Main Screen

Field/Button

Status

Description

Filer Reference #

Mandatory

Enter the unique number assigned to identify this protest.

ABI (Electronic) Protest

Checkbox

Check this box if you intend to transmit this protest electronically via ABI.  If you are using this module to create paperwork for a manual protest submission, this box should not be selected.

Port

Mandatory

Enter the district-port code where the decision is protested.

Importer #

Mandatory

Enter the Importer number, or the code identifying the protestant.

Add

Button

Click to create a entry details record.  This will open the Entry Details screen.

Edit

Button

Click to edit the selected entry details record.  This will open the selected line item in the Entry Details screen.

Del

Button

Click to delete the selected entry details record.

Name & Address of Importer

Conditional

Enter the name and address of the person or company filing, or on whose behalf the protest is being filed.  

Party Type

Mandatory

Enter the code indicating the protestant type, or choose from the pick-list by clicking the ellipsis.

Select from List

Button

Click to select the party from the pick-list.  The information will be pulled from the party’s profile.

Field/Button

Status

Description

Port Code

Optional

Enter the port code for the associated entry, or choose from the pick-list by clicking the ellipsis.

Filer Code

Optional

Enter the filer code associated to the entry being protested.

Entry #

Optional

Enter the entry number for the entry being protested.

Date of Entry

Optional

Enter the date of the associated entry, or click the drop-down to choose from the calendar.

Date of Liquidation

Optional

Enter the liquidation date of the associated entry, or click the drop-down to choose from the calendar.

OK/Cancel

Buttons

Click OK to save the entry details, or click cancel to return to the protest screen without saving.

Field/Button

Status

Description

Detailed Reason for Protest

Mandatory

Enter the detailed reason for this protest.

Protest # of Previous Protest

Conditional

Enter the protest number of the previous protest associated to this protest.   This is the CBP assigned number of any undecided protest filed by the protestant with respect to the same class and category of merchandise already approved for Further Review.

Date of Receipt

Conditional

Enter the date of receipt of the previously filed protest.

Name & Address of Notify Party

Conditional

Enter the name and address of a party to be notified upon approval or denial of the protest.

Name, Address, & Customs ID of the Refund Party

Conditional

Enter the name, address, Customs ID, and Party Type of the party which the refund should be sent to.  This must be filled out if the refund party differs from that listed on the CBPF-4811.

Name & Address of attorney/agent

Conditional

Enter your name, address, and Customs ID if you are filing this protest as an attorney/agent, on behalf of the protestant.

Select from List

Button

Click to select the party from the pick-list.  The information will be pulled from the party’s profile.

Signature & Date

Mandatory

Enter the name of the protestant, or the party filing the protest on behalf of the protestant.   Enter the date, or select from the drop-down.

Field/Button

Status

Description

Question #1 (A)

Conditional

Check Yes if a prior request has been made for further review of the same claim with respect to the same or substantially similar merchandise.

Question #2 (B)

Conditional

Check Yes if a final adverse decision from the US Court of International Trade on the same claim with respect to the same category of merchandise, or if action involving such a claim is pending before the US Court of Intl. Trade.

Question #3 (C)

Conditional

Check Yes if an adverse administrative decision from the Commissioner of CBP or his designee, or if an application for an administrative decision on the same claim with respect to the same category of merchandise is pending.

Justification for Further Review

Mandatory

Enter the justification/arguments explaining the nature and justification for the objection set forth distinctly and specifically with respect to each category, payment, claim, decision, or refusal as required by the customs regulations.