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October 2025, question 13

Broker Compliance · Broker licensing and duties

In transacting customs business, licensed customs brokers must exercise responsible supervision and control. CBP's determination of what is necessary to perform and maintain responsible supervision and control will vary depending upon the circumstances in each instance. Regardless of the circumstances, which ONE of the following factors is a mandatory requirement for licensed customs brokers to exercise responsible supervision and control when conducting customs business?

  1. Conducting audits and reviews of customs transactions handled by the employee
  2. Providing adequate training to brokerage employees
  3. Ensuring employees have access to the latest CBP regulations
  4. Employing a sufficient number of licensed brokers relative to the job complexity
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CBP gave credit for every answer.

CBP gave every candidate credit for this question. Section 111.28(a) says the determination of what is necessary varies, and the training, access to regulations and audits are only factors CBP may consider if relevant. The one mandatory sentence is that the broker must employ a sufficient number of licensed brokers relative to the job complexity (D), but because the question asked for a single mandatory factor and the other choices are listed factors, CBP accepted all four answers.

must employ a sufficient number of licensed brokers relative to the job complexity 19 CFR 111.28(a)
factors which CBP may consider in its discretion and to the extent any are relevant 19 CFR 111.28(a)

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Question and key from CBP's October 2025 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).