How to File CBP Form 19 Protest (and What CBP Accepts)
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CBP Form 19 is the standard protest form, but CBP also notes there is no statutory requirement that protest be on Form 19 if the submission contests a decision and is signed by a party of interest.
What to verify before filing decisions
- CBP Form 19 is the standard form and is available from CBP’s document library.
- Protests can be filed electronically (ACE) or by paper at the port of entry.
- Supporting records should match entry facts, liquidation date, and legal grounds.
Primary sources
Accuracy note: this page is a practical summary of cited public sources and is not legal advice. Entry-level facts, applicable statutes/regulations, and current CBP guidance control outcomes.
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