October 2022 — Question 78
Under what circumstances may a Customs broker employ a convicted felon or an individual who formerly was a broker whose license was cancelled with prejudice (former broker)?
- AA Customs broker may not employ a convicted felon or an individual who formerly was a broker whose license was cancelled with prejudice under any circumstances.
- BA Customs broker may employ a convicted felon or an individual who formerly was a broker whose license was cancelled with prejudice under all circumstances.
- CA Customs broker may employ a convicted felon or an individual who formerly was a broker whose license was cancelled with prejudice after receiving written permission from the Assistant Commissioner upon appropriate notification or petition.✓ CBP's answer
- DA Customs broker may employ a convicted felon or an individual who formerly was a broker whose license was cancelled with prejudice if the hiring Customs broker never asked about and is unaware of such status.
- EA Customs broker may employ a convicted felon or an individual who formerly was a broker whose license was cancelled with prejudice if five (5) years has passed since the felon was released from prison and/or parole or five (5) years has passed since the former broker’s license was cancelled with prejudice.
CBP's cited authority
§ 19 CFR 111.53 19 CFR 111.79
Answer and citations as published in CBP's official answer key for the October 2022 examination.
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