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19 CFR Part 111 · 6 questions

19 CFR 111.2 — License and permit required.

Past customs broker license exam questions whose answer rests on 19 CFR 111.2. Drawn from 5 released sittings, April 2026 through October 2025. Every question below is a real released question with the answer CBP credited, the authority it rests on, and an explanation of why that answer is right.

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April 2026, Q3. Smith Logistics LLC ("Smith Logistics") is a freight forwarder and licensed customs broker. Smith Logistics has executed a valid power of attorney to authorize its unlicensed employee, Erin Johnson, to sign documents pertaining to customs business on its behalf. Which ONE of the following statements is TRUE for this scenario?

  1. ASmith Logistics must provide proof of the existence of the power of attorney to CBP upon CBP's request.
  2. BSmith Logistics must file a statement with the processing Center identifying Erin Johnson as a party authorized to sign documents pertaining to customs business on its behalf.
  3. CSmith Logistics must file a copy of the power of attorney with CBP before Erin Johnson may begin signing documents pertaining to customs business on its behalf.
  4. DSmith Logistics must provide CBP with proof that Erin Johnson is at least 21 years old and is a citizen of the United States before she may begin signing documents pertaining to customs business on its behalf.
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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.

April 2026, Q15. Which of the following documents must be filed with CBP in circumstances where a licensed customs broker's employee is authorized to transact customs business on behalf of the broker?

  1. AStatement identifying an employee as authorized to transact customs business on a licensed broker's behalf
  2. BPower of attorney authorizing an employee to sign documents pertaining to customs business on a licensed broker's behalf
  3. CEvidence of employment by the brokerage, attached to each document signed by the employee
  4. DPower of attorney executed with the client, attached to each document signed by the employee
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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.

May 2024, Q13. Which of the following is NOT required for a corporation to file entry / entry summary for commercial merchandise on behalf of others?

  1. AA corporate officer who is a licensed customs broker.
  2. BA broker license and a national permit.
  3. CA valid power of attorney obtained from the principal.
  4. DAutomated Broker Interface (ABI) functionality.
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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.

October 2023, Q27. Who has the duty to exercise responsible supervision and control of an employee of a licensed Customs broker (broker) granted authority to sign documents and transact customs business by the broker?

  1. ACBP
  2. BThe employee
  3. CThe broker
  4. DThe Center director
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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.

October 2024, Q1. Which ONE of the following permits constitute sufficient permit authority for a customs broker to conduct customs business within the customs territory of the U.S.?

  1. ANational permit
  2. BAssociation or corporation permit
  3. CPartnership permit
  4. DNo permit
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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.

October 2025, Q19. What is the penalty for any person who intentionally transacts customs business, other than as provided in 19 CFR 111.2(a)(2), without holding a valid broker's license?

  1. AThe person receives a written reprimand from the port director with the approval of Headquarters, which may be considered in connection with any future disciplinary proceedings.
  2. BThe person is subject to criminal sanctions.
  3. CThe person is automatically barred from importing merchandise into the United States.
  4. DThe person is liable for a monetary penalty for each such transaction.
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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.

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