CBLE Administrative Procedures 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: CBP may suspend or revoke a customs broker license for which of the following reasons?
- The broker fails to pass the annual continuing education requirement
- The broker's client files for bankruptcy
- The broker is convicted of a felony (Correct answer)
- The broker does not maintain a physical office
Correct answer: The broker is convicted of a felony
Under 19 CFR 111.53, conviction of a felony relating to importing or exporting merchandise is grounds for suspension or revocation of a customs broker license.
Question 2: A customs broker who discovers they made an error on a filed entry should first:
- File an immediate protest with CBP
- Notify the importer and consider filing a prior disclosure (Correct answer)
- Amend the entry and pay a penalty
- Wait for CBP to issue a CF-28
Correct answer: Notify the importer and consider filing a prior disclosure
The broker should notify the importer and evaluate whether a prior disclosure under 19 CFR 162.74 is appropriate to reduce potential penalties.
Question 3: Which CBP form is used to request an extension of liquidation of an entry?
- CBP Form 4315 (Correct answer)
- CBP Form 3227
- CBP Form 7501
- CBP Form 3461
Correct answer: CBP Form 4315
CBP Form 4315 is the Application for Extension of Period of Supervision/Unlading, but for liquidation extensions, the process involves written request under 19 CFR 159.12.
Question 4: A protest under 19 USC 1514 must be filed within how many days after the date of liquidation?
- 90 days
- 120 days
- 180 days (Correct answer)
- 270 days
Correct answer: 180 days
Protests against CBP decisions must be filed within 180 days from the date of liquidation or other final decision under 19 USC 1514(c)(3).
Question 5: An importer may request further review of a protest under 19 CFR 174 when:
- The port director has denied the protest and the issue involves a question of law (Correct answer)
- The entry involves goods worth over $10,000
- The broker disagrees with the duty rate applied
- CBP has not responded to the protest within 30 days
Correct answer: The port director has denied the protest and the issue involves a question of law
Further review (Headquarters ruling) is available when the protest is denied and involves a question of law or fact of national significance.
Question 6: Under 19 CFR Part 111, a customs broker permit covers which geographic area?
- The entire United States
- The specific CBP port of entry only
- The CBP district where the permit is issued (Correct answer)
- The state where the broker's office is located
Correct answer: The CBP district where the permit is issued
A broker permit allows the broker to conduct customs business within the CBP district for which the permit is granted under 19 CFR 111.19.
Question 7: What is the primary purpose of the CF-29 (Notice of Action) issued by CBP?
- To inform a broker of a license suspension proceeding
- To notify the importer of a rate advance or other action affecting the entry (Correct answer)
- To request additional documents for cargo examination
- To authorize release of goods under a temporary import bond
Correct answer: To notify the importer of a rate advance or other action affecting the entry
CBP Form 29 notifies the importer or broker of a rate advance, penalty, or other administrative action that changes the liquidated duties on an entry.
CBLE Administrative Procedures 3
CBP may suspend or revoke a customs broker license for which of the following reasons?