October 2025 — Question 14
Andrew Balder, an employee of PM Morris Customs Brokerage (MCB), has decided to import dual color lapel men’s dress jackets to take advantage of their exploding popularity. One of MCB's clients regularly imports comparable dress jackets and has a record number of sales. Which of the following statements is CORRECT?
- AAndrew Balder may not import items similar to that of MCB's clients because it would be a conflict of interest.
- BAn employee of a broker may not also be an importer.
- CAndrew Balder must notify the appropriate Center Director and seek permission to import such articles.
- DAndrew Balder must notify the MCB's client that they are also going to import dual color lapel men’s dress jackets.✓ CBP's answer
CBP's cited authority
§ 19 CFR 111.31(c)
Answer and citations as published in CBP's official answer key for the October 2025 examination.
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