Home Discussion Anti-Dumping/Countervailing duties Explanation for quiz answers 2 & 3

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  • VINCE VENOLIA
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    Beginning of lesson states:
    (Read 19 CFR § 351, 19 U.S. Code SUBTITLE IV—COUNTERVAILING AND ANTIDUMPING DUTIES)

    Yet two of the three answers are sourced outside of the above referenced source.
    2. Question
    Explanation: Customs Directive 3550-067 part 3 E, paragraph 3
    3. Question
    Explanation: CBP Form 7501 Instructions (8-30-2005)

    How would we have know the correct answers if not given the appropriate source?

    Also, as I am trying to wrap my head around the expanse of information here: 19 CFR § 351 is over 150 pages long, is this something we should actually read and try to comprehend? Many other sections have even more pages (some less).

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    The lessons contain the most important material in a highly concise format to enable the reader to understand the most important concepts in each topic. If all of the material in the regulations are reproduced in the textbook, then it will be an equally long reproduction of the regulations which would not be very helpful. Attached to the printed textbook are copies of important directives, instructions, and Customs Forms. Links are also provided to download these on the website. The lessons are meant to introduce you to each tested topic and give you a basic understanding of important topics. But that alone is insufficient for the exam, you are not going to be tested only on what is contained in one textbook, and that is why you need to read the regulations, as well as the directives, instructions and forms as well as practice doing the quizzes and old exams. When you practice taking quizzes and tests you will refer more material and you will then become familiar with where to find relevant material to answer questions. The regulations are definitely long and material on one topic may be scattered in different regulations. The textbook summarizes important concepts and provides information in distinct chapters so it makes it much easier for you to read and understand. But you still need to refer the regulations and familiarize yourself with where relevant material is located in the regulations. If you are using printed copies of the regulations, you need to highlight important topics and tab them with printed or handwritten labels so you can easily locate and retrieve relevant information. This takes time and practice which is why we have 120 quizzes and 21 full length tests for practice, in addition to the textbook lessons, forms, and directives.
    Simply reading the regulations is very difficult and it may not register in your memory. You need to use the material to answer questions for learning to happen. However, you do not need to memorize anything as this is an open book exam. But you do need to be familiar with the material and be able to locate relevant information very quickly in the exam. This comes with repeated practice and experience over a period of time and that is why doing the exercises is so vitally important.
    The amount of time required for preparation varies depending on each individual’s preparedness, previous experience, and learning habits.

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