CCP Customs & Compliance Management 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In CargoWise, which document type is used to record a Customs Entry for goods imported into the United States?
- Shipment Instruction
- Customs Declaration (CBP Form 3461/7501) (Correct answer)
- Commercial Invoice only
- Packing List
Correct answer: Customs Declaration (CBP Form 3461/7501)
CargoWise uses the Customs Declaration module to generate CBP Form 3461 (Entry) and 7501 (Entry Summary) for US imports.
Question 2: What is the purpose of the 'Compliance Check' function within CargoWise's Customs module?
- To calculate freight charges automatically
- To validate shipment data against regulatory rules before lodging (Correct answer)
- To generate commercial invoices
- To book warehouse space
Correct answer: To validate shipment data against regulatory rules before lodging
The Compliance Check validates shipment data against configured regulatory rules, catching errors before the declaration is submitted to customs authorities.
Question 3: Which CargoWise feature allows you to manage and track Importer Security Filings (ISF) for ocean shipments to the US?
- Forwarding module > Shipment
- Customs module > ISF Filing (Correct answer)
- Accounting module > Accruals
- Operations > Warehouse
Correct answer: Customs module > ISF Filing
CargoWise's Customs module includes a dedicated ISF Filing section to create, transmit, and track 10+2 filings required by CBP.
Question 4: A broker needs to split a single CargoWise customs entry across multiple HTS classifications with different duty rates. Which function supports this?
- Line item tariff splitting within the Customs Declaration (Correct answer)
- Creating separate shipment records
- Using the Rate Engine override
- Applying a blanket tariff code
Correct answer: Line item tariff splitting within the Customs Declaration
CargoWise allows multiple tariff line items within a single Customs Declaration, each with its own HTS code, quantity, value, and duty calculation.
Question 5: In CargoWise, what does 'ACH' refer to in the context of US Customs duty payment?
- Automated Cargo Handling
- Automated Clearinghouse payment to CBP (Correct answer)
- Air Cargo Hub processing
- Arrival Confirmation Header
Correct answer: Automated Clearinghouse payment to CBP
ACH (Automated Clearinghouse) is the electronic payment method used in CargoWise to remit duties and fees directly to CBP.
Question 6: When recording a Customs Bond in CargoWise, which bond type covers all entries filed within a year up to a set limit?
- Single Transaction Bond
- Continuous Bond (Correct answer)
- Surety Bond (per shipment)
- Letter of Credit Bond
Correct answer: Continuous Bond
A Continuous Bond covers all CBP transactions within a 12-month period up to the bond amount, unlike a Single Transaction Bond that covers only one entry.
Question 7: Which CargoWise field on a customs declaration captures the 'First Arrival' port where goods physically enter the country?
- Port of Discharge
- Port of Entry / First Port of Arrival (Correct answer)
- Origin Port
- Destination Port
Correct answer: Port of Entry / First Port of Arrival
The Port of Entry (First Port of Arrival) field records where goods first arrive in the destination country, which determines the CBP district.
CCP Customs & Compliance Management 2
In CargoWise, which document type is used to record a Customs Entry for goods imported into the United States?