Which form is Application for release of perishable or other goods prior to payment of duty?

Which form is Application for release of perishable or other goods prior to payment of duty?

• A. Form C18
• B. Form C19
• C. Form C20
• D. Form C21

Answer: (B)

When goods are perishable or need urgent clearance, a special request is made to release them before duty is paid. The form designated for this specific prepayment release is Form C19. It is the instrument that captures the details needed for an early release while duties are still being arranged, typically backed by some form of security or bond. The other forms serve different customs procedures and don’t cover initiating release prior to payment, so they aren’t suitable for this scenario. Using Form C19 ensures the request matches the exact process for provisional release due to perishability or time sensitivity.

When goods are perishable or need urgent clearance, a special request is made to release them before duty is paid. The form designated for this specific prepayment release is Form C19. It is the instrument that captures the details needed for an early release while duties are still being arranged, typically backed by some form of security or bond. The other forms serve different customs procedures and don’t cover initiating release prior to payment, so they aren’t suitable for this scenario. Using Form C19 ensures the request matches the exact process for provisional release due to perishability or time sensitivity.