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Customs Procedures & Risk Management Flashcards

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  1. Which U.S. government program allows importers and exporters to receive expedited border processing in exchange for enhanced security measures?

    Answer: Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT)

    C-TPAT is a voluntary program where companies agree to strengthen supply chain security in exchange for expedited CBP processing.

  2. When a U.S. exporter discovers a material error in a previously filed Electronic Export Information (EEI), what is the required corrective action?

    Answer: File a corrected EEI in AES within 4 business days of discovery

    Exporters must file a corrected EEI in AES within 4 business days of discovering a material error or omission.

  3. Which document serves as the primary contract of carriage between an exporter and an ocean freight carrier?

    Answer: Bill of lading

    The bill of lading is the legal contract between the shipper and carrier that also serves as a receipt for goods and a document of title.

  4. Under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), which of the following payments to a foreign official is generally permissible?

    Answer: A facilitating payment to expedite routine government action

    The FCPA includes a narrow exception for facilitating payments made to expedite routine governmental actions such as processing permits or providing utilities.

  5. What is the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classification principle known as 'General Rule of Interpretation 1'?

    Answer: Classification is determined according to the terms of the headings and any relative section or chapter notes

    GRI 1 establishes that classification is determined first by the terms of the headings and any legal notes, before applying other rules.

  6. A company's export compliance program is most effective when it includes which key element?

    Answer: Top-level management commitment combined with written policies and employee training

    BIS and OFAC both recognize that effective export compliance programs require visible leadership commitment, documented policies, training, and internal audits.

  7. Which incoterm requires the seller to deliver goods cleared for export, loaded on the buyer's nominated vessel, with the seller bearing all costs and risks up to that point?

    Answer: FOB (Free On Board)

    Under FOB, the seller delivers goods on board the vessel nominated by the buyer at the named port, bearing all risks and costs to that point including export clearance.