CBLE Professional Ethics and Conduct 2

Question 1

A customs broker discovers that a client has been systematically undervaluing imports for years. What is the broker's primary obligation?

Accepted Answer

Advise the client to correct the violations and consider withdrawing if they refuse

Answer

A broker must counsel the client to remediate the violations and may withdraw representation if the client refuses to correct the unlawful conduct.

Question 2

Under 19 CFR Part 111, which action would constitute a violation of a broker's duty of diligence?

Accepted Answer

Failing to respond to a CBP CF-28 within a reasonable timeframe

Answer

Failure to respond to CBP requests for information such as a CF-28 within a reasonable time constitutes a lack of diligence under Part 111.

Question 3

A broker's employee signs a power of attorney on behalf of the broker without authorization. What is the broker's liability?

Accepted Answer

Full liability because brokers are responsible for acts of their employees

Answer

Under 19 CFR 111.36, a broker is responsible for the acts of their employees performed in connection with customs business.

Question 4

When a licensed broker operates under a partnership, which statement about license requirements is correct?

Accepted Answer

Each individual who exercises responsible supervision must be a licensed broker

Answer

Each individual who exercises responsible supervision and control of the customs business must hold a valid broker's license.

Question 5

A client instructs a broker to classify goods under a heading that the broker believes is incorrect in order to obtain a lower duty rate. The broker should:

Accepted Answer

File the entry using the correct classification and explain the legal requirement to the client

Answer

A broker must file accurate entries and cannot follow client instructions to misclassify goods, as doing so would violate CBP regulations and the broker's ethical obligations.

(CBLE) Customs Broker License Exam Practice Test

(CBLE) Customs Broker License Exam Practice Test

CBLE Professional Ethics and Conduct 2