**Series 300** **Test No. 581**

**October 2003**

**BUREAU OF CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION**

**Customs Broker License Examination**

**DIRECTIONS - READ CAREFULLY**

This examination consists of 80 questions. A passing score is 75%.
Choose the correct answer to each question from among the five
alternatives presented (**A**, **B**, **C**, **D**, or **E**). Then,
record your answer on the separate answer sheet by darkening the answer
space corresponding to the letter you chose.

You are responsible for having the following references:

> \- **[Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
> (2003)]{.underline}** (USITC Publication 3565) (No supplements)
>
> \- **[Title 19, Code of Federal Regulations]{.underline}** (19 CFR
> Parts 1 to 199) Revised as of April 1, 2002

(***Note***: While you are permitted to use other revisions, both the
April and October 2003 examinations are based on the April 1, 2002
Revision. Therefore, although the Customs Service became the Bureau of
Customs and Border Protection in March 2003, the resulting
organizational name changes are not reflected in this examination).

You may use a silent battery-operated calculator.

There is no penalty for guessing. Therefore, it is to your advantage to
answer every question, even if you are not sure of the correct answer.

The examination lasts 4 hours. When you finish, give this booklet and
your answer sheet to the test administrator.

**DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE UNTIL TOLD TO DO SO BY THE EXAMINER.**

1)  Which **ONE** of the following countries qualifies for column 2 duty
    treatment?

## Turkmenistan

A)  Georgia

#### Laos

## Vietnam

B)  Libya

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2)  Which **ONE** of the following party or parties receives notices of
    liquidated damages when issued by Customs?

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A)  The principal and surety listed on the bond

B)  Only the surety listed on the bond

C)  All users listed on the bond

D)  The principal and all users listed on the bond

E)  The broker and principal

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3)  The port director has suspended your rights as a bonded warehouse
    proprietor for cause. Which **ONE** of the following is **NOT** an
    allowable reason for suspension?

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A)  You refused to obey a proper order of a Customs officer.

B)  Your warehouse bond was determined to be insufficient.

C)  You failed to furnish a current list of employees within 30 days
    after the date of demand by the port director.

D)  Your facilities exceed Customs security guidelines.

E)  You have been convicted of a felony.

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4)  Any intentional removal of country of origin marking in order to
    conceal this information may result in criminal penalties of up to
    \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ and/or imprisonment for
    \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. Which **ONE** of the following
    choices fills in the blanks found directly above to make the above
    statement correct?

## \$500; 6 months

A)  \$1,000; 1 year

B)  \$5,000; 1 year

C)  \$10,000; 1 year

D)  \$50,000; 5 years

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5)  Lamont has recently left the service of the U.S. Government and is
    now a licensed Customs broker. Because of his past affiliation,
    Lamont wants to ensure he does not have any conflict of interest
    problems. Which **ONE** of the following instances would be
    considered a conflict of interest?

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A)  Lamont files an entry for a relative.

B)  Lamont represents a client in front of the Treasury Department on a
    matter in which he has no knowledge from his previous employment.

C)  Lamont pays a finder's fee to an individual for assisting in client
    development.

D)  Lamont files entries for Abe's Television and occasionally imports
    televisions on his own behalf without Abe's knowledge.

E)  Lamont files an entry for a co-worker.

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6)  If entry is made under a single entry bond, and entry summary
    documentation is not filed timely, the port director shall take
    which **ONE** of the following actions?

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A)  Demand redelivery of the merchandise.

B)  Make an immediate demand for liquidated damages in the amount of the
    duty.

C)  Make an immediate demand for liquidated damages in the amount of the
    domestic value of the merchandise.

D)  Make an immediate demand for liquidated damages in the entire amount
    of the bond.

E)  Issue a pre-penalty notice under section 592, Tariff Act of 1930, as
    amended.

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7)  To qualify for preferential treatment under CBERA, an article must
    be imported directly from the beneficiary country into the United
    States. Which **ONE** of the following circumstances would **NOT**
    be considered a direct shipment?

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A)  Vanilla beans are shipped directly into the United States from
    Guatemala.

B)  Lemons are shipped from the Netherlands Antilles through the
    Dominican Republic to the United States and do not enter the
    commerce of the Dominican Republic.

C)  Plantains are shipped from Costa Rica through Brazil to the United
    States, do not enter the commerce of Brazil, and the shipping
    documents show the United States as the final destination.

D)  Avocados are shipped from El Salvador through Peru to the United
    States. While the shipping documents do not show the United States
    as the final destination, the avocados did not enter into the
    commerce of Peru other than to be loaded into a refrigerated
    container.

E)  Carnations are shipped from Honduras through Mexico to the United
    States. While the shipping documents do not show the United States
    as the final destination, the carnations were released from Customs
    custody in Mexico.

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8)  With regard to a petition for relief of a seizure, which **ONE** of
    the following statements is **INCORRECT**?

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A)  The petition must include proof of a petitionable interest in the
    seized property.

B)  The petition must include a description of the property involved in
    the seizure.

C)  The petition must be filed within 60 days from the date of mailing
    of the notice of seizure.

D)  The petition must include the date and place of the seizure.

E)  The petition must include the facts and circumstances relied upon by
    the petitioner to justify remission or mitigation.

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9)  Which **ONE** of the following choices would preclude an individual
    who is now applying for a license from becoming a licensed Customs
    Broker?

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A)  The individual is over 55 years of age.

B)  In 1987, the individual passed the only written Customs broker
    examination he/she has taken in his/her lifetime and passed it with
    a grade of 75 percent.

C)  The individual is unemployed.

D)  The individual retired from the Armed Services more than 5 years
    ago.

E)  The individual was not born in the United States, but did become a
    naturalized U.S. citizen in 1992.

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10) In determining the country of origin of imported goods, other than
    textile and apparel products, for the purposes specified in
    paragraph 1 of Annex 311 of the North American Free Trade Agreement,
    which **ONE** of the following factors is **NOT** considered in
    determining the essential character of the good?

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A)  Value

B)  Color

C)  Weight

D)  Quantity

E)  Role of the material in relation to the use

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11) Which **ONE** of the following scenarios would qualify as
    originating under the NAFTA Rules of Origin?

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A)  A keyboard pipe organ (9203) is manufactured in Canada from parts
    made in the U.S., except for the dedicated pipes, which were made in
    Switzerland. The RVC is 46%.

B)  A shotgun (9303) is manufactured in Canada from parts made in the
    U.S. except for the shotgun barrel and stock, which were made in
    Germany. The RVC is 48%.

C)  Decorated glazed ceramic tiles on a backing (6908) is made in Mexico
    from glaze, paint and backing made in Mexico. The unglazed tiles
    used in the product are from El Salvador.

D)  A household refrigerator (8418.21) is made in Canada and contains a
    compressor and condenser of German origin valued at 15% of the total
    cost.

E)  Plastic buttons covered with silk (9606.29) are manufactured in
    Mexico from a button mold made in the U.S., acrylic made in Taiwan
    and silk fabric made in China.

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12) Joe Barber doing business as (dba) Courteous Custom Broker, Inc. is
    just starting out in the brokerage business and does not have his
    business checking account set up yet. Mr. Barber is filing his first
    formal entry for a commercial shipment for a client, and \$499.12
    owed in duties, taxes and fees are due Customs for this entry. Which
    **ONE** of the following is **NOT** an acceptable method for payment
    to Customs for this formal entry?

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A)  Mr. Barber pays \$500 in U.S. currency and obtains \$0.88 in change
    from the Customs Cashier.

B)  Mr. Barber tenders a bank draft for \$500 drawn on a state bank of
    the United States and obtains \$0.88 in change from the Customs
    Cashier.

C)  Mr. Barber tenders a bank draft drawn on a state bank of the United
    States for the exact amount due.

D)  Mr. Barber uses his credit card to pay the exact amount due.

E)  Mr. Barber uses up his remaining six \$50 U.S. travelers checks and
    \$200 in U.S. currency and obtains \$0.88 in change.

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13) On April 1, 2003, the Fines, Penalties, and Forfeitures Officer in
    Denver sends a decision notice to mitigate a penalty of \$50,000
    penalty to \$10,000 for EFG Co. Which **ONE** following statements
    is **INCORRECT**?

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A)  If EFG Co. does not pay or arrange to pay the \$10,000, or does not
    file a supplemental petition within the effective period, a claim
    for the \$10,000 will be deemed applicable.

B)  Unless the decision itself states a different effective period, the
    decision will be effective for not more than 60 days from the date
    of notice.

C)  EFG Co. may pay the mitigated amount and file a supplemental
    petition.

D)  EFG Co. may not protest the decision to mitigate the penalty under
    19 U.S.C. 1514.

E)  Payment of the \$10,000 will be considered an election of
    administrative proceedings and full disposition of the case.

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14) Bonding Adhesives Company has asked you to prepare a formal entry
    for its shipment to arrive within the week. It has given all the
    appropriate support documentation with the exception of a bond.
    Bonding Adhesives Company has only been importing for three months,
    currently does not have a continuous bond on file and would like you
    to request a waiver of the surety or cash deposit on the bond for
    entry of merchandise from the local port director. Which **ONE** of
    the following would disqualify Bonding Adhesives Company from
    obtaining the requested bond waiver?

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A)  Its merchandise can easily be classified.

B)  Its past experience does not raise a question as to their ability to
    redeliver their merchandise.

C)  Its merchandise is not subject to quota.

D)  It has received several liquidated damages for late payment of entry
    summaries.

E)  Its shipments average around \$2,400.

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15) The following information is required for statistical purposes for
    all importations into the Customs territory of the United States
    **EXCEPT** which **ONE** of the following?

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A)  The foreign port of lading

B)  The date of importation

C)  The date of exportation

D)  A description of the goods in sufficient detail to permit the
    classification thereof under the proper statistical reporting number
    of the tariff schedule

E)  The gross quantity in the units specified herein for the
    classification involved and with the units noted

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16) Which **ONE** of the following is the correct tariff classification
    of miniature headed broccoli imported on September 1^st^?

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A)  0704.10.2000

B)  0704.10.4000

C)  0704.10.6000

D)  0704.90.4020

E)  0704.90.4040

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17) Which **ONE** of the following is the correct tariff classification
    for skinned and boned smoked sardines, packed in oil in airtight
    glass containers weighing 220 grams with its contents, and valued at
    \$1.05 per kilogram?

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A)  0305.49.4040

B)  1604.13.1000

C)  1604.13.2000

D)  1604.13.3000

E)  1604.13.9000

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18) Which **ONE** of the following is the correct classification for
    dyed yarn of 70% wool, 22% angora, and 8% silk by weight, put up for
    retail sale, cut into uniform lengths of 10 cm, with an average
    fiber diameter of 20 microns?

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A)  5109.90.9000

B)  5109.90.2000

C)  5109.10.9000

D)  5109.10.8000

E)  5109.10.2000

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19) Which **ONE** of the following goods is eligible for the special
    classification provision under HTS number 9817.00.5000?

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A)  Tapered roller bearings (HTS 8482.20)

B)  Imitation jewelry (HTS 7117)

C)  Screwdrivers (hand operated) (HTS 8205.40)

D)  Pumps for liquids (HTS 8413)

E)  Men's cotton overalls (HTS 6203.42)

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20) Which **ONE** of the following is the correct classification for
    tubes manufactured wholly of hard rubber?

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A)  4006.90.5000

B)  4007.00.0000

C)  4009.11.0000

D)  4009.21.0000

E)  4017.00.0000

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21) Which **ONE** of the following is the correct classification for a
    handbag made of an exterior surface of plaited palm leaf with an
    interior lining of 100% cotton textile material?

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A)  4602.10.1600

B)  4602.10.2300

C)  4602.10.2500

D)  4202.29.2000

E)  4202.29.9000

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22) Which **ONE** of the following is the correct classification of an
    electric guitar imported with a specifically fitted leather case
    when the guitar is valued at \$350 and the case is valued at \$100?

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A)  9202.90.4000; 4202.92.5000

B)  9202.90.4000; 4202.91.0090

C)  9207.90.0040; 4202.91.0090

D)  9202.90.4000

E)  9207.90.0040

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23) Double knit fabric made of yarns of different colors is 30 cm in
    width, and contains 40% viscose rayon, 40% polyester and 20% rubber
    thread by weight. Which **ONE** of the following is the correct
    classification?

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A)  6002.90.8080

B)  6003.40.6000

C)  6006.33.0040

D)  6006.33.0060

E)  6006.43.0025

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24) Which **ONE** of the following is the correct classification for a
    cermet made of 50% titanium carbide and 50% nickel?

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A)  7505.11.1000

B)  7508.90.5000

C)  8108.30.0000

D)  8108.90.3060

E)  8113.00.0000

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25) Which **ONE** of the following is the correct classification for
    women's sandals made of 100% rubber with uppers that are straps? The
    straps are assembled to the sole with plugs.

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A)  6402.20.0000

B)  6402.99.1460

C)  6402.99.1490

D)  6402.99.3020

E)  6402.99.3060

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26) Hand-wound, mechanical wrist watches with stainless steel cases
    inlaid with silver, leather straps, and 20 jewels in the movement
    are imported from Korea. Which **ONE** of the following is the
    correct classification?

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A)  9101.19.80

B)  9101.29.90

C)  9101.99.80

D)  9102.21.90

E)  9102.29.60

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27) Van Coover is a small importer in Blaine, Washington. He wants to
    import cement floor tiles of a thickness of 3.1 cm from Canada that
    will be used in the construction of homes. Which **ONE** of the
    following is the correct classification for the tiles?

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A)  6802.10.0000

B)  6802.29.0000

C)  6907.10.0000

D)  6810.19.1200

E)  6810.19.1400

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28) Which **ONE** of the following is the correct classification for PE
    plastic cartridges used for typewriter ribbons? The ribbons will be
    installed in the cartridges after importation.

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A)  3926.10.0000

B)  3926.90.8300

C)  8473.10.6000

D)  8473.10.9000

E)  9612.10.1020

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29) Rattan swivel rockers with cotton covered cushions are imported from
    Indonesia. Which **ONE** of the following is the correct
    classification?

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A)  9401.30.4000

B)  9401.30.8010

C)  9401.50.0040

D)  9401.50.0080

E)  9401.61.4010

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30) The following United States origin golf club components are sent to
    Mexico for assembly:

Base metal club head \$26

Carbon fiber shaft \$19

Rubber grip \$2

Glue \$0.50

> In Mexico, the heads are cleaned and sprayed with a protective
> coating. The heads are then painted to the desired color to enhance
> their appearance. The shafts are trimmed and the grips are cleaned.
> The three components are then glued together to form the completed
> golf club. The clubs are now calibrated, tested, and packed for
> export.
>
> Which **ONE** of the following classifications is correct upon
> importation into the United States?

A)  9506.31.0000

B)  9506.39.0060

C)  9506.31.0000; 9802.00.6000

D)  9506.31.0000; 9802.00.8066

E)  9506.39.0000; 9802.00.8066

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31) Jahan is a violinist in the Seattle Symphony. On a recent vacation
    in Europe, he found an exquisite Austrian non-collapsible hand
    carved wooden music stand made in the year 1740. He has made an
    arrangement to purchase the stand and has come to you for the
    correct classification. Which **ONE** of the following is the
    correct classification and duty rate?

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A)  9209.92.2000/3.9%

B)  9209.92.9000/4.6%

C)  9209.94.4000/5.7%

D)  9209.99.1000/5.7%

E)  9706.00.0060/Free

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32) Which **ONE** of the following would qualify as originating under
    the NAFTA Rules of Origin?

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A)  A wool dress (6204.41) cut and sewn in Mexico from fabric woven in
    Mexico of wool yarn made in Peru

B)  Women's silk pants (6204.69) cut and sewn in Canada from silk fabric
    made in Hong Kong

C)  A boy's polyester robe (6207) cut and sewn in Mexico from fabric
    woven in U.S. from polyester yarn made in Korea

D)  A baby's cotton shirt (6209) cut and sewn in Canada from cotton
    fabric made in Taiwan

E)  An acrylic blanket (6301) cut and sewn in Hong Kong from fabric that
    was woven in Mexico of yarns made in Mexico

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33) Harry Howard does not have an active Customs district permit.
    However, he is a licensed broker who is self-employed as a customs
    consultant. Recently he provided several services to a client
    preparing to import for the very first time.

Which **ONE** of the following services was he precluded from
undertaking?

A)  Providing comprehensive importing advice on Customs procedures

B)  Obtaining a power of attorney to transact Customs business and
    promptly re-delegating it to a licensed brokerage

C)  Recommending a specific brokerage and arranging for its services

D)  Providing an explanation on how to complete a pro-forma invoice

E)  Locating and obtaining the services of a freight forwarder

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34) Under subheading 9802.00.80, which **ONE** of the following
    components will be exempt from duty upon importation of the
    completed article?

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A)  U.S. originating fabric is sent to Indonesia and used to manufacture
    women's dresses.

B)  Radios assembled from foreign made components are imported into the
    U.S. Upon importation, U.S.- made faceplates are attached.

C)  An American made pre-cut sole for an athletic shoe is sent abroad
    and sewn to the shoe upper. The finished shoe is then imported.

D)  Sheets of U.S.- made metal are sent to Mexico where they are stamped
    into housings and assembled into valves.

E)  Spools of ribbon are sent abroad to be used in the manufacture of
    lingerie.

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35) The Fleet Feet Footwear Company (Fleet Feet) is the principal on a
    continuous bond on file with Customs in Dallas for basic importation
    and entry activity. Upon moving its corporate headquarters to Los
    Angeles, Fleet Feet wants to have its continuous basic importation
    and entry activity bond on file in Los Angeles. Which **ONE** of the
    following choices can Fleet Feet use to do this?

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A)  Submit an address bond rider to Customs in Dallas to reflect the
    address of its new corporate headquarters.

B)  Submit a written request to the port director in Dallas asking to
    have the continuous bond transferred to the Port of Los Angeles.

C)  Submit a new continuous basic importation and entry activity bond to
    Customs in Los Angeles and keep the one on file in Dallas in order
    to have extra liability coverage.

D)  Terminate the continuous bond on file in Dallas and submit a
    continuous basic custodial bond to Customs in Los Angeles with an
    effective date later than the date of termination of the bond that
    is filed in Dallas.

E)  Terminate the continuous bond on file in Dallas and submit a
    continuous basic importation and entry activity bond to Customs in
    Los Angeles with an effective date later than the date of
    termination of the bond that is filed in Dallas.

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36) In November 2002, you filed a formal entry summary for goods
    classified under 9817.00.5000; machinery, equipment, and implements
    to be used for agricultural or horticultural purposes. The entered
    value of the goods is \$ 251,000. Which **ONE** of the following
    choices is the amount due for the Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF)?

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A)  \$527.10

B)  \$25.00

C)  \$0.00

D)  \$485.00

E)  \$527.00

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37) In addition to the statement of quantity required on a withdrawal
    for transportation, Customs Form 7512 shall show all of the
    following information for the merchandise being withdrawn **EXCEPT**
    which **ONE** of the following?

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A)  Any ascertained weight, gauge, or measure

B)  Estimated duties, if any

C)  The name of the consignee at the port of destination

D)  The estimated value of the merchandise

E)  The original entry number, date of entry, date of entry summary, and
    port at which filed

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38) Josie has decided to start an importing business. She can't decide
    which product she would like to import but she wants to take
    advantage of NAFTA. Which **ONE** of the following is a good of a
    NAFTA country?

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A)  Asparagus grown and harvested in Belize and packed in Mexico

B)  Tuna caught on a Japanese registered and flagged vessel and packaged
    in a plastic bag on a Mexican registered and flagged factory ship

C)  Sheep born in Chile and raised in Mexico

D)  Gold mined in Columbia with Mexican mining equipment

E)  Abalone taken by a Mexican registered and flagged vessel from the
    seabed in Ecuadorian waters with Ecuador's permission

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39) The Smart Import Service, Inc., a licensed corporate Customs Broker,
    hired a new employee on March 1, 2003. Smart Import Service, Inc.
    must submit the required new employee information to the port
    director in writing within \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ days after the new
    employee has been employed by the broker for \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_days.
    Which **ONE** of the following choices correctly fills in the
    blanks?

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A)  10 calendar, 30 business

B)  30 calendar, 10 business

C)  10 business, 30 consecutive

D)  10 calendar, 30 consecutive

E)  15 business, 60 consecutive

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40) Your client, Quick Buck Sales (Quick Buck), is an importer of
    various machines classified in Chapter 84, HTSUSA. As part of an
    import transaction that occurred approximately three months ago,
    Quick Buck failed to ensure that the Customs invoice included a
    statement pertaining to the use of the type of machine that was
    entered. As a result of Quick Buck's response to a CF 28 Request for
    Information, Customs identified that the machine was misclassified
    and entered at an incorrect low tariff rate. As part of Customs'
    tariff rate advance at liquidation, Customs issued a Notice of
    Informed Compliance to Quick Buck directing it to ensure, in
    accordance with 19 CFR 141.89, that future importations include a
    statement as to the use or method of operation of the machine(s).

> Two months later, you file a new entry for Quick Buck for a machine
> correctly classified in Chapter 84. Customs reviews the entry and
> determines that due to negligence, Quick Buck has once again failed to
> include the required statement. Customs also determines the instant
> machine, valued at \$150,000, has been entered at an incorrect tariff
> rate. The result is a potential loss of revenue to the Government of
> \$4,650.
>
> Based on the facts above, which **ONE** of the following is the
> maximum amount Customs will propose on a Notice of Proposed Monetary
> Penalty to Quick Buck Sales?

A)  The domestic value of the merchandise

B)  \$9,300

C)  \$18,600

D)  \$30,000

E)  \$60,000

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41) Customs has multiple types of bonds to cover a wide variety of
    activities. Which **ONE** of the following is **NOT** a valid
    activity for the bond type indicated?

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A)  Operating a bonded warehouse under a basic custodial bond

B)  Entering merchandise into the commerce of the United States under a
    basic importation and entry bond

C)  Operating passenger vessel and required payment of passenger
    processing fees under a basic international carrier bond

D)  Withdrawing merchandise from a bonded warehouse under a basic
    importation and entry bond

E)  Operating a Foreign Trade Zone under a basic custodial bond

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42) Racey Requests, Inc. has a shipment of videos they are attempting to
    import at the port of San Francisco. This shipment is suspected to
    contain pornographic material and may be prohibited from entry.
    Which **ONE** of the following conditions will allow this shipment
    to be placed in a Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ)?

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A)  The shipment will be admitted into the FTZ upon posting a bond for
    \$50,000.

B)  The port director may permit temporary deposit of the shipment into
    the FTZ pending a determination of its status.

C)  An application for temporary deposit into the FTZ will be allowed
    pending the receipt of more documentation to complete a CF 214.

D)  The shipment will be admitted into the FTZ under zone-restricted
    status for storage.

E)  The shipment will be admitted into the FTZ upon posting a bond for 5
    times the value of the merchandise.

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43) The quota for prepared tuna fish caught in and imported from Japan
    in airtight containers, not in oil, fills upon the opening of the
    quota period, January 1, 2003. It will not open again until the
    following year. On January 1, 2003, a withdrawal for consumption, in
    proper form, is submitted for Flipper Tuna Co. The withdrawal is for
    10,000 kg of Japanese tuna worth \$10,000. The reduced quota rate is
    6.5%, and the over quota rate is 12.5%. On January 3, 2003, Customs
    notifies you, the broker, that the prorated percentage allowed is
    80%. Which **ONE** of the following is **NOT** an option for Flipper
    Tuna Co?

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A)  Export 2000 kg of the tuna fish.

B)  Place 1000 kg in a foreign trade zone and re-warehouse 1000 kg.

C)  Present an adjusted entry summary for withdrawal on January 6, 2003,
    with estimated duties in the amount of \$770.

D)  Re-warehouse 2000 kg of the tuna and make another withdrawal for
    consumption on January 8, 2003, with estimated duties in the amount
    of \$130.

E)  Destroy 2000 kg under Customs supervision.

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44) Friendly Forest Products, Inc. (Friendly Forest) has C-4 codes
    approved for the release of softwood lumber at multiple ports. When
    it made the BRASS (formerly known as Line Release) applications, it
    elected for all its applications to have the BRASS releases
    considered as "immediate deliveries." Now Friendly Forest would like
    to have the BRASS releases considered as "entries." Friendly Forest
    must submit a letter to which **ONE** of the following parties?

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A)  The Assistant Commissioner, Office of Information Management

B)  The BRASS Coordinator at Headquarters

C)  The BRASS Processing Center in St. Albans, VT

D)  The Port Directors where the C-4 Codes are used

E)  The U.S. Customs ABI Client Representatives in the district where
    the C-4 codes are used

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45) Which **ONE** of the following are owners of intellectual property
    desiring Lever-rule protection required to do?

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A)  File with Customs for such protection together with a description of
    the physical and material differences that exist between its
    patented article authorized for importation into the United States
    and those not so authorized.

B)  Assert to Customs the physical and material differences between its
    copyrighted article authorized for importation into the United
    States and those not so authorized, supporting the assertion with
    such evidence as the specific composition of both the authorized and
    gray market product(s).

C)  File with Customs for such protection together with a description of
    the physical and material differences that exist between its
    trademarked article authorized for importation into the United
    States and those not so authorized, accompanied by a fee of \$190
    for each recordation.

D)  First demonstrate that there has been material injury from
    unauthorized importations into the United States of gray market
    products.

E)  Assert and support such assertion that physical and material
    differences exist between the specific U.S. trademarked article
    authorized for importation or sale in the United States and those
    not so authorized.

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46) An importation of consigned merchandise is under appraisement using
    deductive value, Section 402(d). Nearly all of the imported
    merchandise is promptly sold. A ledger of sales from the U.S.
    importer to unrelated customers in the United States during the
    first 90 days after the date of importation reads as follows:

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40. \$100

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20. \$100

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50. \$ 95

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25. \$105

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35. \$ 90

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15. \$110

> Which **ONE** of the unit prices listed directly above must be used as
> the value of the "merchandise concerned?"

A)  \$90

B)  \$95

C)  \$100

D)  \$105

E)  \$110

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47) Activewear Imports of Lake Buena Vista, FL buys beachwear from
    Wetwear in France. The first shipment is appraised on the basis of
    transaction value for \$10,000. Unfortunately, the fabric patterns
    did not comply with Activewear Import's specifications, and in order
    to promote the business, Wetwear agrees to provide a rebate of 25%
    on the first shipment, which will be applied to the payment on the
    next shipment. Activewear places a second order for \$20,000 and
    pays \$17,500 for the shipment. Assuming that transaction value
    applies, which **ONE** of the following contains the correct values
    for the two shipments?

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A)  \$10,000 (1^st^); \$17,000 (2^nd^)

B)  \$10,000 (1^st^); \$20,000 (2^nd^)

C)  \$7,500 (1^st^); \$17,500 (2^nd^)

D)  \$7,500 (1^st^); \$20,000 (2^nd^)

E)  \$10,000 (1^st^); \$17,500 (2^nd^)

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48) Gadgets & Widgets (Gadgets) is an importer of exactly that. It
    imports from a sister company that manufactures its merchandise in
    Mexico. Upon review, you have determined that the relationship
    influences its transactions and transaction value is not a valid
    basis of appraisement. Its current shipment consists of 100,000
    stylized potato peelers and 50,000 fancy injected molded corkscrews
    with a titanium screw bit. Since there are no sales of identical or
    similar merchandise available, deductive value is next on the
    hierarchy. However, Gadgets decides to opt for computed value.
    Gadgets provides the following list of the manufacturing costs for
    this **one-time** shipment:

Supplied by Gadgets:

Mold, 100,000 unit life-span for corkscrews \$18,000

Titanium Screw Bits \$50,000

2 molds, 50,000 unit life-span each for peelers \$6,000 each

Supplied by the manufacturer:

Manufacturing costs \$9,000

Packing \$4,500

Internal Mexican taxes that are not refunded \$600

Plastic pellets \$2,000

Dye \$400

General expenses \$700

Profit \$3,500

> As you review the list, you determine that the amount for general
> expenses is too low and the amount of profit is too high to be
> consistent with those usually reflected in sales of imported
> merchandise of the same class or kind. However, when you add the costs
> together, the total amount becomes consistent with the total amount
> usually reflected in sales of imported merchandise of the same class
> or kind. Which **ONE** of the following is the computed value of this
> shipment?

A)  \$94,100

B)  \$100,700

C)  \$91,700

D)  \$95,900

E)  \$20,700

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49) Hot Springs Hospital imported a new piece of advanced medical
    equipment, which was heavily advertised by the seller on behalf of
    the buyer in numerous U.S. medical journals. The invoice price for
    this shipment is \$500,000, which includes a charge for assembly
    after importation that is not separately listed. A \$5,000 charge
    for a one-year maintenance contract is separately listed on the
    invoice. The terms of the sale are ex-factory and transaction value
    is the correct basis of appraisement for this shipment.

Which **ONE** of the following is excluded from transaction value for
this shipment?

A)  U.S. advertising costs paid for by the seller

B)  Assembly charge

C)  Cost of the one-year maintenance contract

D)  Insurance, separately paid by Hot Springs Hospital

E)  Foreign inland freight paid by Hot Springs Hospital

# 

50) A U.S. importer purchases 5,000 glass bowls from a manufacturer in
    Italy for \$50,000, CIF, New York. International air freight and
    insurance costs total \$6,900 for this shipment. The importer
    provided a chemical dye for the coloration of the 5,000 glass bowls
    valued at \$4,500.

> Following the importation of the bowls, the importer pays a U.S.
> license holder a royalty fee of \$6 per 5 bowls for the right to
> resell the bowls in the U.S. None of the parties is related and the
> royalty was not a condition of the sale for exportation. Which **ONE**
> of the following is the correct appraised value for the 5,000 imported
> glass bowls?

A)  \$61,400

B)  \$67,400

C)  \$54,500

D)  \$60,500

E)  \$47,600

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51) Happyfaces, Inc., a U.S. importer, is purchasing puzzles from its
    Swedish parent company. It has been determined that the relationship
    has influenced the price. It has also been determined that Section
    402(f) is the appropriate means of appraisement. Which **ONE** of
    the following is an acceptable basis for appraisement for the
    puzzles?

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A)  The price of the related party sale, plus an additional 10% to cover
    overhead not included in the related party sale

B)  The price of identical puzzles sold to unrelated purchasers in
    Sweden

C)  The price of identical puzzles sold within the last 90 days to a
    French company

D)  The appraised value of a shipment of puzzles imported 6 months ago
    from Finland

E)  The appraised value of almost identical puzzles manufactured by
    another New York affiliate and sold at a July puzzle convention

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52) Four years ago, you were recruited to design computer games for Up
    and Coming Games, Inc. (Up and Coming). You relocated to its
    headquarters in Bonn, Germany. Up and Coming handled the shipment of
    your personal effects, household goods, car and cat to Germany.
    During your last two years, you have not acquired any additional
    personal or household effects. Your contract with Up and Coming is
    now expired and Up and Coming is shipping your personal and
    household effects to the U.S. For a returning resident, which
    **ONE** of the following statements is **INCORRECT**?

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A)  The filing of an entry will not be required on your unaccompanied
    returning household goods and personal effects.

B)  Other government agency requirements must be met as they apply to
    your cat.

C)  Your household computer equipment that you took to Germany will be
    duty free.

D)  Your re-imported car will be duty free.

E)  You are not required to use a broker for making entry for
    unaccompanied personal effects shipments.

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53) Which **ONE** of the following statements about retention of records
    by a broker is true?

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A)  All records described on the (a)(1)(A) List, other than powers of
    attorney, must be retained for a reasonable period of time and
    retained in the Customs port to which they relate.

B)  All records described on the (a)(1)(A) List, other than powers of
    attorney, must be retained for a period of at least 5 years and must
    in every case be retained in the Customs port to which they relate.

C)  All records described on the (a)(1)(A) List, other than powers of
    attorney, must be retained for a period of at least 5 years and may
    be consolidated at one or more locations, provided advance notice of
    consolidation is submitted to the Director, Regulatory Audit
    Division, Miami.

D)  All records described on the (a)(1)(A) List, other than powers of
    attorney, must be retained for a period of at least 5 years and may
    be consolidated at one or more locations, provided advance notice of
    consolidation is submitted to the Commissioner of Customs.

E)  All records described on the (a)(1)(A) List, including powers of
    attorney, must be retained for a period of at least 5 years and may
    be consolidated at one or more locations, provided advance notice of
    consolidation is submitted to the Commissioner of Customs.

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54) Stafford Bone China, Inc. in Pittsburgh, PA imports fine English
    made bone china figurines from HMS Pottery (HMS), their Canadian
    supplier in Ontario, Canada. HMS, who is the importer of record on
    these imports, has been using their standard preprinted commercial
    invoices that show that the sales are in Canadian dollars for these
    shipments to Stafford. Over a year goes by before the auditors for
    HMS discover that the sales to Stafford were in U.S. dollars and
    thus all of the entered values used were lower due to erroneously
    converting the invoiced amounts from Canadian to U.S. dollars. HMS
    calls its Customs broker, who then advises HMS to submit a prior
    disclosure. HMS submits a prior disclosure and pays the additional
    duties and fees. Customs accepts the prior disclosure and determines
    that HMS was negligent and is subject to a penalty under 19
    USC 1592. Which **ONE** of the following is the maximum penalty that
    Customs can issue in this case?

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A)  The lesser of the domestic value of the merchandise or two times the
    loss of duties and fees

B)  The interest on the loss of duties, taxes and fees

C)  Twenty percent (20%) of the dutiable value of the merchandise

D)  No penalty -- the prior disclosure precludes the issuance of a
    penalty

E)  Ten percent (10%) of the dutiable value of the merchandise

# 

55) Your merchandise has been refused entry into the United Stated due
    to non-compliance with a Food and Drug Administration restriction.
    Customs has issued a Demand for the return of merchandise (CF 4647)
    within 30 days. Customs can **NOT** issue a demand for the return of
    merchandise in which **ONE** of the following situations?

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B)  Prior to collection processing

C)  After the conditional release of merchandise

D)  After the filing of the entry summary

E)  After final liquidation of the entry summary

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56) On March 3, 2003, Fast Track Trade Services, a licensed Customs
    Broker, received \$520 from the importer for payment of duties and
    merchandise processing fee (MPF) for a shipment that was released
    for immediate delivery on March 1, 2003. On March 12, 2003, Fast
    Track filed the entry summary with payment of \$410 in duties and
    MPF. In which **ONE** of the following time frames must Fast Track
    notify the client in writing of the excess funds received by Fast
    Track?

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A)  Within 30 calendar days from March 1, 2003

B)  Within 60 calendar days from March 1, 2003

C)  Within 30 calendar days from March 3, 2003

D)  Within 60 calendar days from March 3, 2003

E)  Within 60 calendar days from March 12, 2003

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57) Which **ONE** of the following is **NOT** protestable?

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A)  A mistake of fact resulting in overpayment of duties on a
    consumption entry

B)  An increased duty bill that resulted from failure to provide a
    reimbursement statement for anti-dumping duties

C)  The exclusion of merchandise that is deemed to be not legally marked

D)  The refusal to pay a claim for drawback

E)  The payment of a mitigated lesser amount to cancel a claim for
    liquidated damages

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58) In order to be eligible for substitution manufacturing drawback,
    designated merchandise must be used in the manufacture or production
    of articles not to exceed \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ from the receipt by the
    manufacturer or producer at its factory and the completed articles
    must be exported or destroyed under Customs supervision within
    \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ of the date of importation of the designated
    merchandise or within \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ of the earliest date of
    importation associated with a drawback product.

> Which **ONE** of the following correctly fills in the blanks?

A)  3 years; 5 years; 5 years

B)  2 years; 3 years; 3 years

C)  1 year; 3 years; 3 years

D)  3 months; 5 months; 5 months

E)  90 days; 1 year; 1 year

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59) A shipment of pistachio nuts sold to the Hoboken Import Company in
    New Jersey is released for immediate delivery on March 4, 2003. On
    March 6, 2003 the Food and Drug Administration notifies the importer
    that the nuts are inadmissible into the United States. Which **ONE**
    of the following actions is Hoboken Imports allowed to do in lieu of
    filing a consumption entry?

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A)  File a Temporary Import under Bond (TIB) entry within 10 working
    days from March 4, 2003 and then export the pistachio nuts to close
    out the TIB

B)  File a Temporary Import under Bond (TIB) entry after 10 working days
    from March 6, 2003 and then export the pistachio nuts to close out
    the TIB

C)  File an entry for exportation (direct exportation) within 10 working
    days from March 4, 2003 and then export the nuts promptly

D)  File an entry for exportation (direct exportation) after 10 working
    days from March 6, 2003 and then export the nuts promptly

E)  File an Immediate Transportation (IT) entry within 10 working days
    from March 4, 2003 to move the nuts to another port for disposal

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60) Which **ONE** of the following statements concerning extensions of
    time for liquidation is **INCORRECT**?

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A)  Extensions are valid when required by statute.

B)  Extensions are valid when court ordered.

C)  Extensions are valid when information is needed by Customs for the
    purpose of proper appraisement, only.

D)  Extensions are valid when information is needed by Customs for the
    proper appraisement or classification.

E)  Extensions are valid if an importer files a timely request, in
    writing, showing good cause.

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61) House Customs Brokerage is filing a prior disclosure on behalf of a
    client, Scott's Exotic Wear (Scott's). There was a loss of revenue
    of \$50,000 and Scott's claims that its maximum culpability is
    negligence. Which **ONE** of the following requirements should House
    advise is **NOT** a condition of prior disclosure?

# A statement by the importer certifying the appropriate level of culpability

# Identification of the importation by number with the approximate date

A)  Identification of the class or kind of merchandise involved

B)  Specifying the material false statements, acts, or omissions
    including an explanation as to how and when they occurred

C)  A statement setting forth, to the best of the disclosing party's
    knowledge, the true and accurate information that should have been
    originally provided

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62) The Foxtrot Company arranges with a carrier to file an immediate
    transportation without appraisement entry for 50,000 recorded
    compact disks that have been in General Order for over seven months
    from the date of original importation. Upon arrival at the port of
    destination, which **ONE** of the following is allowed?

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A)  A transportation and exportation entry may be filed for the shipment
    in order to have the merchandise exported.

B)  An entry for consumption may be filed for the shipment.

C)  A warehouse entry may be filed for the shipment.

D)  Another immediate transportation without appraisement entry may be
    filed to move the merchandise to another port.

E)  A privileged foreign merchandise Foreign Trade Zone entry may be
    filed for the shipment.

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63) Performance requirements and operational standards for electronic
    data filing are detailed in Customs Publication 552, Customs and
    Trade Automated Interface Requirement (CATAIR). All ABI participants
    must adhere to the performance standards and maintain a high level
    of quality in their transmission of data. Failure to maintain
    performance standards as defined in the CATAIR can result in Customs
    taking corrective action. Which **ONE** of the following statement
    does **NOT** apply to this process?

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A)  ABI participants will be notified electronically and in writing by
    the Director, User Support Services Division, of any action to be
    taken (e.g., probation, suspension, and revocation).

B)  ABI participants have 15 days from the date of notice to respond to
    the Director to show cause why probation should not take effect.

C)  ABI participants must have been on a probation period for a minimum
    of 30 days before suspension action can be taken.

D)  ABI participants who received notices of suspension or revocation
    may prepare a written appeal within 10 days from the notice date.
    Submission of this appeal must be sent to Director, User Support
    Services Division.

E)  ABI participants who submit an appeal pertaining to suspension or
    revocations will receive a decision from Customs in writing within
    30 working days after receipt of the appeal.

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64) Under certain circumstances, merchandise that has been exported
    without complying with the requirements of 19 CFR 191.35(a) (filing
    of a notice of intent to export) or 19 CFR 191.91 (obtaining a
    waiver of prior notice of intent to export) may be eligible for
    unused merchandise drawback. Which **ONE** of the following
    represents how often an exception may be allowed for noncompliance
    with the above requirements and yet have the merchandise remain
    eligible for unused merchandise drawback?

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A)  One time only, unless good cause is shown

B)  Once every 30 days

C)  Once every 60 days

D)  Once every 180 days

E)  Not to exceed 3 instances in a calendar year

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65) Every Day Is A Holiday Importing Co. of Branson, MO is importing
    singing Santa Claus dolls that are made in China. There is an
    adhesive label attached to the sole of each Santa's boot that states
    "Made In China" in large, bold lettering. The labels are secure and
    cannot be easily removed. Each Santa is packaged and sold in a
    sealed box that has the name and address of the importer on the top
    and bottom of the box. There is no country of origin marking on the
    box. Which **ONE** of the following statements complies with Customs
    country of origin marking requirements?

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A)  No additional marking is required.

B)  The front of the box needs to be marked with the country of origin.

C)  Santa must have a "Made In China" label sewn on to his textile suit.

D)  The country of origin must be shown conspicuously and legibly in
    close proximity to the price tag.

E)  "Made In China" must appear legibly and permanently in close
    proximity to the importer's address on the top and the bottom of the
    box in lettering at least of comparable size.

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66) An entry/entry summary for consumption, with estimated duties
    attached, of cotton sweaters from China is submitted to Customs on
    November 4, 2002. On that day you receive a reject from Customs for
    failure to include a quota charge statement, and a notification from
    Customs that the threshold for category 345 has been reached. You
    resubmit the entry package on November 5, 2002 with the quota charge
    statement attached. On the same day, Headquarters authorizes the
    entry/entry summaries, which were presented to Customs in proper
    form on November 4, 2002, to be given quota status on a prorated
    basis of 76%. Which **ONE** of the following statements is correct?

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A)  The importer must place the sweaters into a Foreign Trade Zone or
    warehouse, or they must be destroyed or exported under Customs
    supervision.

B)  An adjusted entry summary for consumption, with estimated duties
    attached, must be deposited within 5 working days and the importer
    must take delivery within 10 working days of November 4, 2002.

C)  An adjusted entry summary for consumption, with estimated duties
    attached, must be deposited within 2 working days and the importer
    must take delivery of the merchandise within 10 working days of
    November 5, 2002.

D)  An adjusted entry summary for consumption, with estimated duties
    attached, must be deposited within 5 working days and the importer
    must take delivery of the merchandise within 15 working days of
    November 5, 2002.

E)  An adjusted entry summary for consumption, with estimated duties
    attached, must be deposited within 5 working days and the importer
    must take delivery of the merchandise within 15 working days of
    November 4, 2002.

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    **ONE** of the following statements is **INCORRECT**?

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A)  Certification is equivalent to a signature for electronic
    entry/entry summaries.

B)  Authorization to use the ABI statement process is a requirement to
    be eligible for electronic entry summary processing.

C)  Paper copies of electronically filed entry/entry summaries can be
    requested by Customs.

D)  Brokers who file electronic entry/entry summaries on behalf of their
    clients do not need to keep these records if their services are
    terminated.

E)  Electronically filed entry summaries that are error free and not
    subject to additional review by Customs will be scheduled for
    liquidation once estimated duties and fees are paid by statement
    processing.

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52. Which **ONE** of the following parties is **NOT** required to retain
    records?

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A)  A person who exports goods to Mexico for which a NAFTA Certificate
    of Origin was completed and signed

B)  An importer who files a drawback claim

C)  A traveler who returned from a trip from abroad and completed a
    baggage declaration for non-commercial merchandise which fell within
    the traveler's personal exemption

D)  An owner of a trucking company that transports bonded merchandise

E)  A person who orders merchandise from an importer in a domestic
    transaction and furnishes production molds for the goods with the
    knowledge that the molds will be used in the manufacture or
    production of the imported merchandise

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69) On February 3, 2002, Mrs. Scook imported several expensive items for
    her personal use. An entry covering personal effects was processed
    and released by Customs on February 8, 2002. When Mrs. Scook placed
    another order with the same foreign seller on July 7, 2002, she
    discovered that she had paid duty on freight charges that the seller
    included in the invoice value. After a casual conversation with a
    friend on September 20, 2002, Mrs. Scook learned that she may be
    able to request a refund of the duty paid on the freight charges.
    Mrs. Scook filed a written application with the port director,
    requesting a refund of her overpayment due to the error in the
    entered value. The Customs office received her request on October
    11, 2002. Which **ONE** of the following is a true statement?

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A)  Mrs. Scook's request for a refund was allowed because household and
    personal effects are never dutiable.

B)  Mrs. Scook's request for a refund was allowed because it was
    received within 1 year after the date of entry.

C)  Neither the port director nor Commissioner of Customs has the
    authority to grant a waiver of compliance and allow Mrs. Scook's
    request for a refund.

D)  Mrs. Scook's request for a refund was disallowed because it was not
    submitted on a Customs Form 19.

E)  Mrs. Scook's request for a refund was disallowed because an entry
    covering personal effects can not be reliquidated.

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70) A declaration of owner is used when a consignee in whose name an
    entry summary for consumption, warehouse or temporary importation
    under bond is filed wishes to be relieved from statutory liability
    for the payment of increased and additional duties. Which **ONE** of
    the following choices is **NOT** required in order for Customs to
    accept the declaration?

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B)  A CF 3347 filed by the nominal consignee or his duly authorized
    agent

C)  A CF 3347 executed by the Department of State

D)  A CF 3347 filed within 90 days of from the date of entry

E)  A CF 301 Customs Bond for the actual owner on file or filed within
    90 days from the date of entry

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71) Alan's Cooking Supplies placed an order for 100 cases of cookware
    for the upcoming Christmas season to a manufacturer in China. Its
    order of 100 cases of cookware arrived July 1, 2002 in Portland, OR.
    However, Alan's Cooking Supplies was not prepared to distribute the
    cookware at that time, so its broker placed the 100 cases of
    cookware in a bonded warehouse on July 1, 2002. On October 1, 2002,
    Alan's Cooking Supplies was prepared to distribute the 100 cases of
    cookware. Accordingly, on that day, its broker withdrew 90 cases for
    consumption in Portland and withdrew and sent the remaining 10 cases
    on an Immediate Transportation entry to Tacoma, WA. The 10 cases
    arrived in Tacoma by the bonded carrier, Tommy's Trucking Co. on
    October 3, 2002. It is now October 24, 2002 and the 10 cases of
    cookware are still sitting on the docks, unclaimed.

Which **ONE** of the following scenarios is permitted for the unclaimed
cookware?

A)  Tommy's Trucking Co. sends the unclaimed cookware to a General Order
    (GO) warehouse. The cookware is not sold or disposed of as unclaimed
    until expiration of the original warehouse period, July 1st, 2007.
    During this period of time, it remains in the GO warehouse under
    bond.

B)  Tommy's Trucking Co. sends the unclaimed cookware to a GO warehouse.
    On January 2, 2003, six months after importation, the cookware is
    sold and a consumption entry is filed.

C)  Tommy's Trucking Co. sends the unclaimed cookware to a GO warehouse.
    On November 5, 2002, within the first six months after importation,
    the cookware is sold and transported on an Immediate Transportation
    entry to Kansas City, where a consumption entry will be filled.

D)  Tommy's Trucking Co. sends the unclaimed cookware to a GO warehouse.
    After 90 days, the cookware is sent back to Portland to be
    re-applied to the original warehouse entry.

E)  Since it was withdrawn from a bonded warehouse under Customs
    supervision, Alan's Cooking Supplies can distribute the unclaimed
    cookware for consumption.

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72) On September 15, 2002, the Prudent Buyer Import Company of Tacoma,
    WA orders 8 Wego Far economy automobiles from Seoul, Korea. The
    terms of sale are 87,901,232 Won, ex factory. The autos are laden on
    a vessel that departs from Seoul on September 25, 2002 and sails
    directly to Vancouver, BC, Canada. The vessel arrives in Vancouver
    on October 2, 2002 and the automobiles are off loaded onto an auto
    carrier on October 4, 2002. The auto carrier travels in-bond through
    Canada to the port of Blaine, WA. U.S. Customs accepts an immediate
    delivery release for the autos on October 5, 2002. The Customs
    broker files the related entry summary on October 12, 2002.

South Korean Won Certified Daily Exchange Rates for one (1) U.S. dollar

2.  .000831

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2.  .000810

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2.  .000813

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2.  .000811

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2.  .000811

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2.  .000793

> Based solely on the above information, which **ONE** of the following
> reflects the correct amount (rounded to the nearest dollar) for the
> conversion of the sale to U.S. funds for Customs purposes?

#### \$ 73,046

#### \$ 71,200

#### \$ 71,288

#### \$ 69,706

#### \$ 697,057

73) Upon the failure of a person to obey a court order to comply with a
    Customs summons, the court may do which **ONE** of the following?

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A)  Assess a monetary penalty

B)  Order that the direct importation of merchandise by that person be
    prohibited

C)  Order that the direct or indirect importation of merchandise by that
    person or for that person's account be prohibited

D)  Order that the direct or indirect delivery of merchandise imported
    by that person, or for that person's account, be withheld

E)  Order that the direct or indirect importation of merchandise by that
    person, or for that person's account, be seized and forfeited

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74) The World Spice Company (World Spice) recently received a Customs
    Form 4333-A Courtesy Notice of Liquidation for an entry summary
    filed on its behalf by Euro Customs Broker, a licensed U.S. Customs
    broker. World Spice obtained additional information that would lower
    the entered value of the merchandise on the entry, and wants to
    protest the appraisement of the merchandise to obtain a substantial
    refund. World Spice revoked the power of attorney issued to Euro
    Customs Broker because they were dissatisfied with the services Euro
    provided. Based on the above information, which **ONE** of the
    following is a true statement?

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A)  World Spice cannot file its own protest.

B)  Euro Customs Broker is mandated by the Customs regulations to
    complete any entries filed with its filer code, so Euro must file
    the protest on behalf of World Spice.

C)  World Spice does not need to verify the liquidation date that is
    posted on the Bulletin Notice of Liquidation that is posted at the
    Customhouse before filing the protest because the Courtesy Notice of
    Liquidation is the legal notice of liquidation.

D)  World Spice may hire a new broker to file the protest on its behalf.

E)  World Spice or its agent must file the protest on Customs Form 19.

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75) Which **ONE** of the following is **NOT** a sales promotion,
    marketing, or after-sales service cost under the NAFTA?

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A)  Retailer or wholesaler rebates

B)  General liability insurance

C)  Payments by the producer to other persons for warranty repairs

D)  Marketing Director's salary

E)  Free samples

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76) Which **ONE** of the following statements concerning "the right to
    make entry" is **INCORRECT**?

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A)  Nonresidents have the right to make entry on merchandise entering
    the commerce of the United States.

B)  When an importer dies with a shipment of merchandise underway, the
    executor of the estate cannot make entry on behalf of the deceased
    importer under any circumstances.

C)  Insurance companies involved with salvaged merchandise damaged at
    sea have the "right to make entry" when satisfactory evidence is
    presented to the port director.

D)  Individual importers with a certified copy of the bill of lading
    have the "right to make entry" on their own behalf.

E)  Brokers have the right to make entry for their clients if they have
    a certified copy of an airway bill and power of attorney.

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77) Your client wants to refine metal-bearing ores from the African
    continent. The finished product from the plant will be for export
    only. The client has a large shipment of metal-bearing ores that is
    due to arrive in the United States within the next month to undergo
    the refining process. Your client wants to avoid the payment of
    duty, if possible. Which **ONE** of the following should you advise?

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A)  Pay duty and later file for drawback.

B)  Enter the ore into a Class 7 warehouse.

C)  Enter the ore into a Class 8 warehouse.

D)  Enter the ore as a Temporary Importation under Bond.

E)  Admit the ore into a Foreign Trade Zone because the operation cannot
    be undertaken in a Customs warehouse.

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78) In the event that the Customs officer is not satisfied in the
    determination of the facts, which **ONE** of the following is
    **NOT** required to be shown on the invoice of an importation of a
    work of art claimed to be free of duty under HTS subheadings
    9702.00.00 or 9703.00.00?

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A)  Whether the work of art is an original

B)  Whether the work of art is a replica or reproduction

C)  The name of the artist

D)  Whether the work of art belongs in a museum

E)  Whether the work of art is a copy

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79) Which **ONE** of the following is the correct way to contest the
    denial of a protest and application for further review that has been
    denied in whole or part?

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A)  File a written request to the Protest Officer where the protest was
    filed within 90 days after the date of mailing of the notice of
    denial of the protest and ask for reconsideration.

B)  File a civil action in the District Federal Court having
    jurisdiction over the port where the protest was filed within 180
    days after the date of mailing of the notice of denial of the
    protest.

C)  File a written request to the Protest Officer where the protest was
    filed within 180 days after the date of mailing of the notice of
    denial of the protest and ask for reconsideration.

D)  File a civil action in the Court of International Trade within 180
    days after the date of mailing of the notice of denial of the
    protest.

E)  File a written request to the Office of Rulings and Regulations
    within 180 days after the date of mailing of the notice of denial of
    the protest.

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80) Customs has seized a container of counterfeit trademarked
    merchandise. Which **ONE** of the following is Customs required to
    disclose to the trademark owner within 30 business days of the date
    of the seizure notice?

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A)  The name and address of the broker

B)  The country of export

C)  The name and address of the importer

D)  The name of the seizing officer

E)  The mode of shipment