QUESTION: May a licensed US Customs broker go to Cuba and retain their license upon return? ========== Answers: Are you traveling, or doing a temporary work assignment? Your personal license is not forfeited at any time due to location to my knowledge. Stay in communication with your licensing CBP office and keep them updated […]
QUESTION: I am a licensed customs broker. If I set up a consulting firm to perform consulting services related to customs activities but not clearing shipments and have a company name (and IRS#), do I need to advise customs and apply for a permit? ************** Answers: I too am a licensed broker and have a […]
QUESTION: I recently passed the broker license exam and am in the process of preparing my application materials for submission. I was wondering if any members of the Association have had experience with securing a permit and license concurrently. I know 19CFR § 111.19 indicates that an individual can receive a permit in […]
QUESTION: I received the letter informing me regarding my passing the recent broker exam. In the letter it states that I will need to go in person at a location to complete the vetting process and that it is done on an appointment basis. Can anyone who has recently been through this […]
Question: A colleague of mine recently passed her brokers exam and in receiving her letter from Customs to complete her application it was also mentioned that the Cleveland Area Port has been selected to be part of the Broker Licensing Pilot. It required her to make an in person appointment to complete the vetting process. […]
Question: My question to the membership is, if you have a Customs Broker’s license, and you have an opportunity to work for a non import related government position such as state government or city government, what happens to your licensed? Is it revoked, suspended or neither? We have a friendly dispute going, and there’s a […]
Question: I am an unpermitted LCB employed by an importer that self-files. I advise on the regulations, classification, create invoices, and communicate with CBP. My understanding of the regulations is that I do not conduct Customs Business for another since I am a representative of the importer who employs me. I have seen other brokers […]
Question: I am holding an individual Customs license, but I am not actively engaged in Customs business. Do I still need to pay $100.00? Please kindly let me know. I thought I could just fill out the form and send to the port, and I don’t need to pay $100.00. ========== Answers: You have to […]
Question: I recently passed the April exam. When I received my application packet/letter, it stated that I would be required to have my fingerprints, photograph and interview at one of Customs and Border Protection’s Global Enrollment System (GES) processing locations. I wanted to get feedback from the membership, to see if anyone has ever had […]
Question: I passed my brokers exam in October 2011. Received confirmation letter December 2011. Sent in application January 2012. September 3rd 2012 I had my interview with Customs in ORD. I have called several times for updates but there are none. Is this a normal time frame? Is anyone else having this issue? Any […]
Question: What steps are required to create a small import / export compliance consulting business? I am a licensed customs broker since 2006 having worked in management for two large multi billion dollar global companies, and have an International Business BBA. I am hoping to start off small with a few exporters […]
QUESTION: Can anyone advise on the general content of the interview performed after applying for a broker license? IE: What questions can one be expected to answer? How long does the interview last? Are you expected to bring any documents? ***************
