April 2021 — Question 16
Under which scenario is a customs broker license REQUIRED in order to transact customs business?
- AAn importer or exporter transacting customs business solely on his own account and in no sense on behalf of another.
- BA person transacting business in connection with entry or clearance of vessels or other regulation of vessels under the navigation laws.
- CAny carrier bringing merchandise to the port of arrival or any bonded carrier transporting merchandise for another making entry for that merchandise for transportation in bond.
- DAn individual entering noncommercial merchandise for a partnership, association, or corporation, provided that the requirements of 19 CFR § 141.33 are met.✓ CBP's answer
- EA foreign trade zone operator or user engaging in activities within a zone that do not involve the transfer of merchandise to the customs territory of the United States.
CBP's cited authority
§ 19 CFR 111.2(a)(2)(v)§ 19 CFR § 141.33
Answer and citations as published in CBP's official answer key for the April 2021 examination.
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