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April 2024, question 13

Broker Compliance · Broker licensing and duties

Which of the following is NOT required for a corporation to file entry / entry summary for commercial merchandise on behalf of others?

  1. A corporate officer who is a licensed customs broker.
  2. A broker license and a national permit.
  3. A valid power of attorney obtained from the principal.
  4. Automated Broker Interface (ABI) functionality.
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CBP's answer: D. D: Automated Broker Interface (ABI) functionality.

A corporation entering goods for others needs a licensed officer, a broker license plus national permit, and a valid power of attorney (141.46). ABI is only one way to transmit entry data: 143.1 says participants 'may be' brokers, importers or service bureaus, so it is not a requirement. D is the item that is not required.

Participants in ABI for the purposes of transmitting data relating to entry and entry summary may be 19 CFR 143.1(a)
Before transacting Customs business in the name of his principal, a customhouse broker is required to obtain a valid power of attorney to do so. 19 CFR 141.46

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CBP's key cites: 19 CFR 111.2; 19 CFR 111.11; 19 CFR 141.46; 19 CFR 143.1

Question and key from CBP's April 2024 exam and answer key. The walk-through is ours; quotes are from the pinned editions in the reference viewer (HTSUS 2026 Basic, 19 CFR 2025 edition).