Question: I took the U.S. Licensed Customs Broker examination in Spring 2024 and passed, then officially applied for the brokerage license in June 2024. CBP invited me to an in-person interview at a field office in July 2024. Since then, I have not heard any updates, and none of my provided references have been called. […]
Question: I think we can all attest to the benefits of what achieving the status of licensed customs broker can do for one’s career and knowledge set. After a company reorganization, I needed to revisit our training budget with my new boss specifically discussing continuing education credits. For reference we are an importer/exporter and are […]
Question: CBP has updated their webinar website with the following statement: “Past Webinar Recordings—The CCS/CES credit codes shown on the 2024 webinars ONLY will also apply for the Continuing Education program.” For example, I watched the recorded webinar (recorded 4/3/24) on “AD/CVD Cargo Messaging” which offered 1 CSS/CES credit. The credit code provided during the […]
Question: Hello ICPA Community, Curious to know if somebody from the community that took the Customs Broker Exam on May 2024 and made the application for the license has received any news or update from CBP? The message I keep receiving is that my application is at HQ and I will be contacted once it […]
Question: Hi- Has anyone identified any questions on the October 2024 broker exams that have a potential for a successful protest? Thank you! Answer 1: Hello, ChatGPT will devise an approach to help you… good luck! Answered by: Marco Bonanni – mbonanni@vigilantgts.comCompany: Vigilant GTS
Question: Does anyone know if you can be a dual citizen and hold a customs broker license? Regulations says you have to be an American citizen. but doesn’t explain on dual citizenship. Dual citizenship in this case will be Mexican & American citizenship. Answer 1: I have dual citizenship just like in your case Mexican […]
Question: Dear Trade Community (We need your help!), A fellow trade member is having trouble getting a status update from CBP on their broker license application. They applied in Dec. of 2022 and have not received any tangible status updates from their local port office or from the CBP Broker Management Branch. Would anyone out […]
Question: I need to fill out my triennial report (my first one)! And, I am not sure if I should report as a an “Active” or “Inactive” broker. Here is my situation: I do not work for a brokerage company. Rather, I work for an Importer/Exporter (manufacturing company). We do not self-file; we contract with […]
Question: Do any of the members understand the current process and timeline for issuing a customs broker license? I passed the LCB exam in April, interviewed at my local port in mid-June when I submitted my brokers license application. The CBP agent suggested that the current process is all automated, including an FBI background search, […]
Question: Hello, I’m trying to make a case to attend next year’s ICPA Spring conference. Can someone advise how many hours one will be able to account towards the new Continuing Education requirements for LCBs starting next year if they attend the ICPA Spring conference next year? Thanks, Answer 1: See https://www.cbp.gov/trade/programs-administration/customs-brokers/continuing-education Sessions at ICPA […]
Question: How do I verify if some one has a customs brokers license? Does anyone have the contact information for someone at CBP to do so? Answer 1: I don’t believe there is a list published. There is a search site for Customs Brokers by Port. Find a Broker by Port | U.S. Customs and […]
Question: So, I have my customs broker license. But I’m not employed “as” a customs broker, nor do I have any permits. I want to maintain my license. Do the new rules require me to complete CLE credits, or I am not the kind of broker who is subject to the new rules? Answer 1: […]
