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April 2024, question 57
Entry / Entry Summary · ACE entry summary data and business rules
A carnet presented by a freight forwarder without an interest in the merchandise referenced in the carnet shall not be accepted by CBP unless the freight forwarder is a _____.
- Nominal consignee
- Ultimate consignee
- Licensed customs broker
- Common carrier
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CBP's answer: C. C: Licensed customs broker
The RTME Directive says an A.T.A. or TECRO/AIT carnet presented by a freight forwarder or anyone else without an interest in the merchandise is not accepted unless that party is a licensed customs broker (C).
Such carnets presented by freight forwarders or others without an interest in the merchandise shall not be accepted unless they are a licensed Customs broker. Right to Make Entry Directive
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CBP's key cites: Right to Make Entry Directive
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).