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Broker licensing and duties

Counts toward CBP's Broker Compliance category. 68 of the 480 released past questions are on this topic.

Where to look: 19 CFR Part 111.

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Practice questions

  1. Which section of 19 CFR is titled "Decision on monetary penalty"?

    1. § 111.16
    2. § 111.45
    3. § 111.55
    4. § 111.94
    Answer

    D. § 111.94 in Part 111 (customs brokers) is titled "Decision on monetary penalty".

    19 CFR › Part 111 › § 111.94

  2. Which section of 19 CFR is titled "Background investigation of the license applicant"?

    1. § 111.14
    2. § 111.16
    3. § 111.63
    4. § 111.64
    Answer

    A. § 111.14 in Part 111 (customs brokers) is titled "Background investigation of the license applicant".

    19 CFR › Part 111 › § 111.14

  3. Which section of 19 CFR is titled "Undue influence upon Department of Homeland Security employees"?

    1. § 111.14
    2. § 111.15
    3. § 111.34
    4. § 111.62
    Answer

    C. § 111.34 in Part 111 (customs brokers) is titled "Undue influence upon Department of Homeland Security employees".

    19 CFR › Part 111 › § 111.34

  4. A licensed officer of a corporation broker receives a license. In whose name is it issued?

    1. In the name of the corporation
    2. In the corporation's name with the officer as trustee
    3. Jointly in the names of the officer and the corporation
    4. In the name of the individual licensee, not as an officer of the organization
    Answer

    D. Section 111.15 issues the license to the individual, not in his capacity as an officer or member.

    19 CFR 111.15

  5. Who may apply for a national permit under 19 CFR 111.19(b)?

    1. An applicant who obtains a passing grade on the examination for an individual broker's license
    2. Any customs attorney in good standing
    3. Any freight forwarder registered with the Federal Maritime Commission
    4. Any importer with a continuous bond
    Answer

    A. Section 111.19(b) lets an applicant who passed the individual broker exam apply for a national permit.

    19 CFR 111.19(b)

  6. After a broker reports a records breach, within what time must it send an updated list of additional compromised importer identification numbers?

    1. 72 hours of the notification
    2. Five (5) working days of the notification
    3. Thirty (30) calendar days of the notification
    4. Ten (10) business days of the notification
    Answer

    D. Section 111.21(b) gives ten (10) business days for the updated list of compromised importer numbers.

    19 CFR 111.21(b)

  7. Whom must each broker designate to be responsible for brokerage-wide recordkeeping requirements?

    1. A knowledgeable employee
    2. The surety's local agent
    3. The licensed officer who signs the status report
    4. The importer's records custodian
    Answer

    A. Section 111.21(d) requires designating a knowledgeable employee for brokerage-wide recordkeeping.

    19 CFR 111.21(d)

  8. Which is a factor CBP may consider in judging whether a broker exercises responsible supervision and control?

    1. The reject rate for customs transactions relative to overall volume
    2. The number of importers who hold continuous bonds
    3. The broker's share of the local market
    4. The broker's gross annual revenue
    Answer

    A. Section 111.28(a)(4) lists the reject rate relative to overall volume as a factor.

    19 CFR 111.28(a)(4)

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