CBLE Administrative Procedures 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A customs broker must file a triennial status report with CBP by what date?
- January 31 of each year ending in 1, 4, or 7 (Correct answer)
- February 28 of each year ending in 0, 3, or 6
- March 31 of each odd-numbered year
- December 31 of each year ending in 2, 5, or 8
Correct answer: January 31 of each year ending in 1, 4, or 7
Triennial status reports are due by February 28 of each year ending in 1, 4, or 7, but the filing window opens on January 1 — brokers must confirm active status with CBP during that period.
Question 2: Under 19 CFR Part 111, how long must a customs broker retain records related to customs transactions?
- 3 years from the date of entry
- 5 years from the date of entry (Correct answer)
- 7 years from the date of entry
- 10 years from the date of entry
Correct answer: 5 years from the date of entry
Customs brokers must retain records for 5 years from the date of entry, as required by 19 CFR 111.23.
Question 3: Which form is used by an importer to grant a customs broker a power of attorney?
- CBP Form 3461
- CBP Form 5291 (Correct answer)
- CBP Form 7501
- CBP Form 3347
Correct answer: CBP Form 5291
CBP Form 5291 is the standard Power of Attorney form used to authorize a customs broker to act on behalf of an importer.
Question 4: A broker receives a CF-28 (Request for Information) from CBP. Within how many days must the broker respond?
- 15 days
- 20 days
- 30 days (Correct answer)
- 45 days
Correct answer: 30 days
A broker must respond to a CBP Form 28 within 30 days of the date of the request, unless an extension is granted.
Question 5: When a customs broker changes the address of their office, they must notify CBP within how many days?
- 10 days
- 15 days
- 30 days (Correct answer)
- 60 days
Correct answer: 30 days
Under 19 CFR 111.28, a broker must notify the director of the port where the permit is held of any change of address within 30 days.
Question 6: A corporation holds a customs broker license. If the qualifying individual (responsible officer) leaves the company, the corporation must secure a new qualifying individual within:
- 30 days
- 60 days
- 90 days (Correct answer)
- 120 days
Correct answer: 90 days
Under 19 CFR 111.11(c)(2), a corporate broker must replace a departing qualifying individual within 90 days or cease customs business.
Question 7: Under the customs broker regulations, which of the following must be included in a written broker-client agreement?
- A guaranteed entry processing timeline
- The broker's fee schedule and billing procedures (Correct answer)
- The importer's full financial statements
- The identity of all foreign suppliers
Correct answer: The broker's fee schedule and billing procedures
19 CFR 111.29 requires brokers to provide clients with fee schedules and billing procedures in written agreements to ensure transparency.
CBLE Administrative Procedures 2
A customs broker must file a triennial status report with CBP by what date?