October 2018 — Question 21
Which of the following timeframes is INCORRECT?
- AFollowing the receipt of a broker application, the port director shall post a notice that the application has been filed. This notice will be posted for a least 2 consecutive weeks in the customhouse at the port and similarly at any other port where the applicant also proposes to maintain an office.
- BAn appeal of a failing grade on the Customs Broker Exam must be submitted within 30 working days after the date printed on the results notification letter.✓ CBP's answer
- CWhen merchandise is withdrawn from a bonded warehouse, a customs broker is required to retain records relating to the withdrawal for 5 years from the date of the last withdrawal under the entry.
- DPayments received by a broker from a client after the due date must be transmitted to government within 5 working days from receipt by the broker.
- EAn application for an individual license must be submitted within the 3 year period after the applicant passed the customs broker examination.
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§ 19 CFR 111.13(f)
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