May 2024 — Question 12
Which of the following statements is FALSE?
- AA broker must transmit payment to the Government within five (5) working days after receipt from a client if the due date has passed.
- BRecords pertaining to the business of the clients serviced by customs brokers are to be considered confidential.
- CWithout exception, a broker who imports merchandise must not act as a broker for an importer who imports merchandise of the same general character as that imported by the broker.✓ CBP's answer
- DEach broker must exercise responsible supervision and control over the transaction of customs business.
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§ 19 CFR 111.31(c)
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