CCS - Certified Customs Specialist Partner Government Agency Regulations Questions and Answers

Question 1

An importer is bringing in a commercial shipment of canned tuna for retail sale.
In addition to standard CBP entry data, what specific Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requirement must be fulfilled *before* the shipment arrives at the U.S. port of entry?

Accepted Answer

Prior Notice (PN) must be electronically filed with the FDA.

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The foreign facility must renew its biennial Food Facility Registration.

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A Certificate of Free Sale must be submitted for the product.

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A USDA import permit for fish products must be obtained.

Question 2

A U.S. company is importing a batch of children's bicycles. To comply with Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) regulations, what key document must the importer of record issue and provide upon request?

Accepted Answer

A Children's Product Certificate (CPC)

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A General Certificate of Conformity (GCC)

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A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)

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An NHTSA Declaration Form HS-7

Question 3

A shipment of machine parts packed in a solid wood crate arrives from a foreign country. Upon inspection, CBP and APHIS determine that the wood packing material (WPM) does not bear the required ISPM 15 mark indicating it has been properly treated. What is the most likely enforcement action?

Accepted Answer

The entire shipment will be ordered for immediate re-exportation from the United States.

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The shipment will be fumigated at the port of entry at the importer's expense.

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The importer will be allowed to unpack the goods and destroy the non-compliant crate.

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A monetary penalty will be issued, and the cargo will be released.

Question 4

When importing a non-conforming motor vehicle that is at least 25 years old, which agency's regulations provide an exemption allowing for its lawful importation into the United States?

Accepted Answer

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

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Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

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Department of Commerce (DOC)

Question 5

Which of the following scenarios would require the filing of a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) Declaration for Importation or Exportation of Fish or Wildlife (Form 3-177)?

Accepted Answer

Importing a commercial shipment of frozen tilapia fillets.

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Importing a shipment of leather shoes made from cowhide.

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Importing a wool sweater made from sheep's wool.

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Importing a wooden chair with a small amount of shell inlay.

Question 6

An importer is bringing in a shipment of industrial cleaning chemicals. To comply with the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), administered by the EPA, what must the importer certify at the time of entry?

Accepted Answer

That the shipment is either compliant with TSCA or is not subject to TSCA.

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That all ingredients are listed on the U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP).

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That the manufacturer holds a valid ISO 9001 certification.

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That the chemicals are not considered hazardous materials by the Department of Transportation.