April 2022 — Question 78
Under which scenario can a broker bill a freight forwarder (FF) for Customs duties without sending a copy to the importer?
- AThe broker obtains a Sub-Power of Attorney (POA) from the FF, on behalf of the importer, and a valid POA from the importer.
- BThe importer is told in advance the name of the FF selected by the broker to handle their Customs transactions.
- CThe importer is told in advance the name of the FF selected by the broker to handle their Customs transactions and the broker transmits directly to the FF, a true copy of the brokerage charges for the fees and charges collected by or through the forwarder.
- DThe broker is provided a POA from the FF, on behalf of the importer, to handle the importer’s Customs transactions.
- EThe broker is provided the importer’s signed waiver of the requirement to receive a true copy of the broker charges, when fees and charges are to be collected by or through the FF, and the importer is told in advance the name of the broker selected by the FF to handle their Customs transactions.✓ CBP's answer
CBP's cited authority
§ 19 CFR 111.36(c)(1)(2)
Answer and citations as published in CBP's official answer key for the April 2022 examination.
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