April 2025 — Question 13
Which of the following statements is legally TRUE regarding a customs broker conducting "customs business?”
- AA customs broker may outsource the preparation of entries to a company located in India, but the entry must be transmitted by the broker.
- BA customs broker must designate a knowledgeable point of contact to be available to CBP during (but not outside of) normal business hours to respond to customs business issues.
- CA customs broker residing in the U.S. but on vacation in Europe may transmit entries as long as they have a secure Internet connection.
- DA customs broker may hire a remote employee living in Puerto Rico to help determine classification of merchandise.✓ CBP's answer
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§ 19 CFR 101.1§ 19 CFR 111.3(a)§ 19 CFR 111.3(b)
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