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A vessel puts into the port of Kobe, Japan to discharge cargo. While awaiting completion of the cargo operation, the vessel contracts with a local shipyard to have the hull chipped, scaled, and painted. How is the cost of this maintenance handled with the Collector of Customs?

A) A declaration is required and duty is involved on the total cost. B) No declaration is required since this is considered routine maintenance. C) A declaration is made and duty is charged on the materials only. D) A declaration…