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title: "CBP Response: CF-28, CF-29 & Detentions | Asia Agent"
description: Received a CF-28, CF-29 or a detention? We gather the factory-side records your broker and counsel need, in China, Vietnam and India. Cases from $9,000.
image: https://asia-agent.com/hubfs/asia-agent-featured-cbp-response.png
---

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    "@type" : "Question",
    "acceptedAnswer" : {
      "@type" : "Answer",
      "text" : "A CF-28 is a Request for Information from CBP. It asks you to explain or document something about an entry, usually its origin, value or classification. It is a request, not a decision."
    },
    "name" : "What is a CF-28?"
  }, {
    "@type" : "Question",
    "acceptedAnswer" : {
      "@type" : "Answer",
      "text" : "A CF-29 is a Notice of Action. It tells you that CBP is proposing a change, or has already taken an action, on a specific entry. The notice explains what is being done and by when you can respond."
    },
    "name" : "What is a CF-29?"
  }, {
    "@type" : "Question",
    "acceptedAnswer" : {
      "@type" : "Answer",
      "text" : "Read the notice, note the dates, and call your customs broker and trade counsel. They lead the response. If the evidence sits in factories you can't easily reach, talk to us."
    },
    "name" : "Our goods are detained. What should we do first?"
  }, {
    "@type" : "Question",
    "acceptedAnswer" : {
      "@type" : "Answer",
      "text" : "Yes. We work in China, Vietnam and India, and we sit down with your suppliers in each hub, face to face."
    },
    "name" : "Can you help if my suppliers are in Vietnam or India?"
  }, {
    "@type" : "Question",
    "acceptedAnswer" : {
      "@type" : "Answer",
      "text" : "No. Your customs broker or trade counsel files. We gather, check and organise the factory-side evidence so they can."
    },
    "name" : "Do you file the response with CBP?"
  }, {
    "@type" : "Question",
    "acceptedAnswer" : {
      "@type" : "Answer",
      "text" : "No one can promise an outcome. We can make sure the evidence from the factories is complete, consistent and organised, and we tell you honestly what is strong and what is missing."
    },
    "name" : "Can you guarantee the goods will be released?"
  }, {
    "@type" : "Question",
    "acceptedAnswer" : {
      "@type" : "Answer",
      "text" : "As soon as we've spoken. If you are in the middle of a case, we help first and agree the scope in writing, quickly."
    },
    "name" : "How fast can you start?"
  }, {
    "@type" : "Question",
    "acceptedAnswer" : {
      "@type" : "Answer",
      "text" : "Cases start from $9,000, depending on the number of suppliers, products and countries and how far back the records go. The scope and price are agreed in writing."
    },
    "name" : "How much does it cost?"
  }, {
    "@type" : "Question",
    "acceptedAnswer" : {
      "@type" : "Answer",
      "text" : "No. We build the supplier side: the records, files and structure. Your customs broker and trade counsel advise and file."
    },
    "name" : "Do you give legal advice?"
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