19 CFR 111.2: License and permit required

Correct answer: A  · Authority: 19 CFR 111.2(a)(2)(ii)(A)(1)-(2)

The correct answer is A because 19 CFR 111.2(a)(2)(ii)(A)(1) explicitly requires a broker to provide proof of the power of attorney to CBP upon request, without mandating its filing. Option B is incorrect because filing a statement with the processing center is required only when an employee is authorized to transact customs business, not merely to sign documents (per 19 CFR 111.2(a)(2)(ii)(A)(2)). Option C is wrong because the regulation does not require filing the power of attorney, only proof of its existence. Option D is irrelevant as age and citizenship are not mentioned in the cited authority.

Correct answer: A  · Authority: 19 CFR 111.2(a)(2)(ii)(A)(1)-(2)

The correct answer is A because 19 CFR 111.2(a)(2)(ii)(A)(2) explicitly requires a broker to file a statement with CBP identifying an employee authorized to transact customs business on the broker’s behalf. This filing is mandatory under the regulation. Option B is incorrect because while a power of attorney may be used to authorize an employee to sign documents, the regulation does not require it to be filed with CBP-only proof of its existence upon request. Options C and D are incorrect because the cited authority does not mention attaching evidence of employment or a client-specific power of attorney to each document; such requirements are not stated in the text.

Correct answer: D  · Authority: 19 CFR 111.2; 19 CFR 111.11; 19 CFR 141.46; 19 CFR 143.1

The correct answer is D because the cited authority (19 CFR 111.2) does not mention Automated Broker Interface (ABI) functionality as a requirement for filing entries on behalf of others. Instead, it emphasizes the need for a broker license (A), a national permit (B), and a power of attorney (C) to ensure proper authorization and compliance. ABI functionality is not referenced in the cited authority, so it is not a mandatory requirement under the cited rules. The other options are explicitly tied to licensing, permits, and legal authority, which are directly addressed in the regulation.

Correct answer: C  · Authority: 19 CFR 111.2

The correct answer is C) The broker. According to 19 CFR 111.2(b)(2)(B), the broker must exercise sufficient supervision of the employee to ensure proper conduct in customs business and is strictly responsible for the employee’s actions within the scope of employment. This duty is explicitly assigned to the broker, not CBP, the employee, or the Center director. The regulation emphasizes the broker’s accountability for the employee’s conduct, even when the employee is authorized to act on the broker’s behalf.

Correct answer: A  · Authority: 19 CFR 111.2(b)

The correct answer is A because 19 CFR 111.2(b) explicitly states that a national permit issued under §111.19 constitutes sufficient authority for a customs broker to conduct business. The other options are not mentioned in the cited text as valid permits; the section only addresses the national permit as sufficient. Options B, C, and D are not supported by the cited authority, which does not reference association/corporation permits, partnership permits, or the absence of a permit as valid authorization.

Correct answer: D  · Authority: 19 CFR 111.2(a)(2); 19 CFR 111.4

The correct answer is D because 19 CFR 111.4 explicitly states that any person who intentionally transacts customs business without a valid broker's license is liable for a monetary penalty for each such transaction. This directly aligns with the cited authority. Option A is incorrect because 19 CFR 111.2(a)(2) does not mention written reprimands as a penalty for unlicensed activity. Option B is unsupported because the cited text does not reference criminal sanctions for this violation. Option C is incorrect because the regulation does not impose an automatic import ban; penalties are limited to monetary fines per transaction as specified in 19 CFR 111.4.