---
kind: "section"
citation: "19 C.F.R. § 181.113"
title: "19"
number: "181.113"
heading: "Request for basis of adverse marking decision."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/19/181.113"
---

# §181.113. Request for basis of adverse marking decision.

- (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](/cfr/19/174.3.md) of this chapter shall apply for purposes of signature by a person other than the principal.
- (b) **Content.** The Request for Basis of Adverse Marking Decision letter shall set forth the following information:
  - (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;
  - (2) A statement that the inquirer is the exporter or producer of the merchandise that was the subject of the adverse marking decision;
  - (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;
  - (4) The number and date of each entry involved in the request;
  - (5) A specific description of the merchandise which is the subject of the adverse marking decision; and
  - (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.

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 19 U.S.C. 66, 1202 (General Note 3(i), Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States), 1624, 3314; Subpart D of part 181 also issued under 19 U.S.C. 1520(d).

### Source

Source: T.D. 95-68, 60 FR 46364, Sept. 6, 1995, unless otherwise noted.