May 2024 — Question 14
In which of the following circumstances is a power of attorney required when filing a protest?
- AWhen the protest is filed directly by the importer.
- BWhen the protest is filed by the importer’s attorney-at-law.
- CWhen a protest is filed by the importer's agent, and that agent is not an attorney at law, a licensed customs broker, or an authorized employee of a licensed customs broker.✓ CBP's answer
- DA power of attorney is not required to file a protest.
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§ 19 CFR 174.3(a)
Answer and citations as published in CBP's official answer key for the May 2024 examination.
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