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  1. Under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) / USMCA, what document can an importer use to claim preferential tariff treatment at the time of entry?

    Answer: A Certification of Origin completed by the exporter, producer, or importer

    Under USMCA, preferential tariff treatment is claimed using a Certification of Origin, which can be completed by the exporter, producer, or importer — no specific form is mandated.

  2. What is the consequence for a customs broker whose license is revoked by CBP under 19 CFR 111.53?

    Answer: The broker must immediately cease all customs business and may not apply for a new license for a period set by CBP

    Upon revocation under 19 CFR 111.53, a broker must immediately cease conducting customs business, and CBP may set conditions including a waiting period before re-application.

  3. Under the Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR), who is the 'US Principal Party in Interest' (USPPI) for an export transaction?

    Answer: The US person who receives the primary benefit of the export transaction, typically the seller

    The USPPI is the person in the US who receives the primary benefit of the export, usually the seller; they are responsible for the accuracy of the EEI filed in AES.

  4. An importer claims duty-free treatment under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) for goods from an eligible beneficiary country. What is the primary documentary requirement to support this claim?

    Answer: A statement on the commercial invoice attesting to GSP eligibility, or Form A if required by the specific country

    GSP claims are typically supported by a declaration on the commercial invoice or, for certain beneficiary countries, a Form A Certificate of Origin issued by the foreign government.

  5. Under 19 USC 1484, who has the right to make entry of imported merchandise in the United States?

    Answer: The importer of record or their authorized agent, including a licensed customs broker

    19 USC 1484 grants the right to make entry to the importer of record or their duly authorized agent, which can include a licensed customs broker with a valid power of attorney.

  6. Which of the following scenarios would most likely trigger an Untimely Liquidation under CBP procedures?

    Answer: An entry that CBP fails to liquidate within one year of the date of entry, absent an extension or suspension

    CBP must liquidate entries within one year of entry; failure to do so within that period (absent a valid extension or suspension) results in liquidation by operation of law at the rate and amount declared by the importer.

  7. Under the Export Control Reform Act (ECRA) of 2018, which category of items was brought under new statutory authority for US export controls?

    Answer: Emerging and foundational technologies not previously captured by existing control lists

    ECRA gave the US government new authority to identify and control 'emerging and foundational technologies' that are essential to US national security but not previously subject to comprehensive export controls.