April 2025 — Question 9
Forty-two days ago, a customs broker knowingly hired a person convicted of a felony. At no point has the customs broker sought approval for this hire from CBP. Additionally, CBP is not aware of this hire. As of today, what is the heaviest single maximum penalty that can be assessed by CBP against this broker for not seeking approval from the appropriate Executive Director, Office of Trade for the felon's continued employment?
- A$5,000.00 penalty
- B$10,000.00 penalty and a suspension of their license
- C$25,000.00 penalty✓ CBP's answer
- D$30,000.00 penalty and revocation of their license
CBP's cited authority
§ 19 CFR 171
Answer and citations as published in CBP's official answer key for the April 2025 examination.
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