**Series 340** **Test No. 581**

**October 2004**

**U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION**

**Customs Broker License Examination**

**DIRECTIONS - READ CAREFULLY**

This examination consists of 80 questions. The minimum passing score is
75%. For each question choose the letter representing your answer
(**A**, **B**, **C**, **D**, or **E**) and darken the corresponding
space on your answer sheet.

You are responsible for having the following references:

-   **[Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
    (2004)]{.underline}** (USITC Publication 3653) (No Supplements)

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-   **[Title 19, Code of Federal Regulations]{.underline}** Revised as
    of April 1, 2003 (**All** parts)

(***Note***: You may use other editions of these references. However,
this examination is based on the April 1, 2003 Revision of 19 CFR, which
does not reflect the organizational changes caused when the Customs
Service became U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in March 2003)

-   **Customs and Trade Automated Interface Requirements** (CATAIR)

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-   Introduction

-   Getting Started

-   Requirements

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-   **Directives**

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-   3550-061, Instructions for Preparation of CF 7501

-   3550-055, Instructions for Deriving Manufacturer/Shipper
    Identification Code

You may use a silent battery-operated calculator.

Since there is no penalty for guessing, you should try to answer every
question.

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

**DO [NOT]{.underline} MARK IN THIS BOOKLET AT ANY TIME.**

**DO [NOT]{.underline} TURN THIS PAGE UNTIL TOLD TO DO SO BY THE
EXAMINER.**

1.  Which would require a multiple country declaration?

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A.  Merchandise subjected to manufacturing processes in more than one

> country

B.  Computers from Korea assembled in Mexico

C.  Women's skirts made from Korean fabric, cut and sewn in Mexico

### Books sent to Mexico for binding and returned to the U.S.

D.  Produce grown and packaged in Mexico and imported to the U.S.

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2.  What is the Merchandise Processing Fee for polyester shirts made in
    Afghanistan and valued at \$10,000?

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A.  \$485

B.  \$25

C.  \$0

D.  \$21

E.  \$500

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3.  For determining the country of origin for Canadian merchandise,
    which are **NOT** considered indirect materials?

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A.  Fuel and energy

B.  Catalysts and solvents

C.  Tools, dies and molds

D.  Thread and buttons

E.  Gloves, glasses and footwear

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4.  Which is **NOT** considered "customs business?"

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A.  Transactions with CBP concerning the entry and admissibility of
    merchandise

B.  Activities that involve the payment of duties, taxes, or other
    charges assessed or collected upon merchandise by reason of its
    importation

C.  Classification and valuation of merchandise imported into the U.S.
    for consumption

### The preparation of documents or forms in any format and the electronic transmission of documents, invoices and bills intended to be filed with CBP

### The mere electronic transmission of data received for transmission to CBP 

5.  An application for an individual Customs broker license must be
    executed on which form and in what period of time?

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A.  CBP Form 3124E; 30 days prior to the examination date

B.  CBP Form 3124; 3 years after the applicant took and passed the
    written examination

C.  CBP Form 3124E; 3 years after the applicant took and passed the
    written examination

### CBP Form 3124; 5 years after the applicant took and passed the written examination

D.  CBP Form 3131; 30 days prior to the expiration of the three-year
    period after the applicant took and passed the written examination

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6.  What alteration or erasure is **allowed** on a bond?

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A.  The address on the bond

B.  The amount of the bond

C.  The importer number on the bond

### The signature of the surety

D.  The execution date of the bond

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7.  If there is no entry summary at the time of entry, an appropriately
    modified\_\_\_\_\_ in duplicate may be substituted for the CBP3461
    to secure the release of merchandise imported from a contiguous
    country.

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A.  bill of lading

B.  commercial invoice

C.  Inward Cargo Manifest (CBP7533)

D.  pro-forma Invoice

E.  Transportation Entry (CBP7512)

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8.  Who does **NOT** need a broker license?

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A.  A person transacting business with CBP in connection with entry of
    merchandise for his or her own account

B.  A person transacting business with CBP concerning the entry and
    admissibility of merchandise for another entity

C.  A person providing assistance to importers when transacting customs
    business

### A person preparing documents in any format for another person that are intended to be filed with CBP

D.  A person transacting customs business in connection with
    classification, valuation and payment of duties for another entity

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9.  Which statement about an importer bond is **FALSE**?

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A.  If CBP transactions will be submitted in multiple ports of entry,
    the continuous bond may be filed and approved by any port director.

B.  The bond application must contain the value of merchandise entered
    annually and the names of all officers of the company.

C.  A rider may be used to change the address of a principal on a bond.

D.  The prior record of the principal in timely payment of duties, taxes
    and charges may be used to determine the amount of a bond.

E.  The surety and the principal remain liable on a terminated bond for
    obligations incurred prior to the termination.

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10. As a prefix to the appropriate 10 digit statistical reporting
    number, which symbol represents hand-loomed products?

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A.  M

B.  B

C.  C

### D

D.  F

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11. The Manufacturer Identification Code for All-Time Wear, Inc. located
    at 259 Saint John Avenue, Suite 2006, Plaster Rock, New Brunswick,
    Canada, E7G4B5 is:

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A.  XBALLTIMWEA259CAN

### XBALLWEA2006PLANEW

B.  XBALL259SUI2006PLA

# XBALLWEA2006PLA

C.  XBALLWEA259SUI200CAN

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12. Which statement about single entry bonds is **TRUE**?

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A.  Except when a law or regulation expressly provides that a lesser
    amount may be taken, there is a minimum limit of liability of \$100
    on a single entry bond.

B.  A single entry bond should have an effective date that is 10 working
    days after release of the merchandise covered by the bond.

C.  As a general rule, the bond limit of liability on a single entry
    bond is 25

> percent of the value of the merchandise.

D.  A single entry bond may only be used for merchandise moving inbond
    from

> another port.

E.  The termination date of a single entry bond is determined at the
    time

> of the submission of the bond.

13. Which is needed for a broker to make an entry for a nonresident
    corporation identified as the importer of record?

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A.  A copy of an entry summary prepared by the corporation's overseas
    broker

B.  A visit to the U.S. broker by an officer of the nonresident
    corporation to establish a broker/client relationship

C.  Evidence of authorization of a resident agent in the state where the
    port

> of entry is located who can accept service of process for the
> corporation

D.  A license permitting the nonresident corporation to import
    merchandise into the U.S. in a vessel of less than 30 net tons in
    accordance with Section 6 of the Anti -Smuggling Act

E.  A binding ruling for the classification of the merchandise being
    entered

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14. When the entry documentation is filed in proper form without an
    entry summary, the time of entry is when the \_\_\_\_\_.

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A.  appropriate CBP Officer authorizes the examination of the
    merchandise or any part of the merchandise covered by the entry
    documentation

B.  appropriate CBP Officer authorizes the release of the merchandise or
    any part of the merchandise covered by the entry documentation

C.  merchandise arrives within the port limits if the entry
    documentation is submitted after arrival and if requested by the
    importer on the entry documentation at the time of submission

D.  entry documentation is filed if requested by the importer on the
    entry documentation at the time of filing and if the merchandise has
    not yet arrived within the port limits

E.  merchandise arrives at the importer's premises if the entry
    documentation is submitted before arrival and if requested by the
    importer on the entry documentation at the time of submission

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15. Which **MAY** be entered under an informal entry?

### A commercial shipment of electric floor lamps, the product of Taiwan, classified as 9405.20.4010 and valued at \$1,750

A.  A commercial shipment of plastic picture frames, the product of
    China, classified as 3924.90.2000 and valued at \$1,850

### Tools of the trade of a Canadian immigrant to the U.S. that are classified as 9804.00.15 and valued at \$1,950

B.  Personal effects of a U.S. citizen who died abroad that are valued
    at \$2,050

C.  A commercial shipment of bell peppers that are the product of Mexico
    and are classified under 0709.60.4090 and valued at \$2,150

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16. Which statement is **FALSE** when referring to filer codes?

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A.  CBP will assign a unique 3 character (alphabetic, numeric or alpha
    numeric) entry filer code to all licensed brokers filing CBP
    entries.

B.  The broker or importer shall use the assigned filer code as the
    beginning three characters of the number for all CBP entries filed
    in only the ports, which are listed and approved on the initial
    filer code application .

C.  CBP shall make available electronically a listing of filer codes and
    importers, and Customs brokers assigned those filer codes.

### If an importer does not have an assigned entry filer code, or if the port director refuses to allow use of an assigned entry filer code, the importer or broker shall obtain forms with a CBP assigned pre-printed machine readable entry number with a computer check digit.

D.  The port director may refuse to allow use of an assigned entry filer
    code if it is misused by the importer or broker.

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17. Which are **CLASSIFIED** as textile articles?

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A.  Sails of synthetic fibers

B.  Furnishing articles of fine animal hair

C.  Leather tobacco pouches

### Fur skins

D.  Shipments of footwear with textile components

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18. Where in the HTS are the "NAFTA Change in Tariff Classification
    Rules" located?

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A.  Section XI Notes

B.  Chapter Notes

C.  Subchapter Notes

D.  General Note 12

E.  General Note 3

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19. A broker's local permit has been revoked because her annual user fee
    was not paid. What must she pay to obtain a new permit?

### \$225

A.  \$250

B.  \$200

C.  \$150

D.  \$300

**Using the commercial invoice provided below, answer questions 20
through 25.**

+------------+-------------+---+---+------+------------+----------------+
| # COMMERCI |             |   |   |      |            |                |
| AL INVOICE |             |   |   |      |            |                |
|            |             |   |   |      |            |                |
| ### FAS    |             |   |   |      |            |                |
| HION THE W |             |   |   |      |            |                |
| ORLD, INC. |             |   |   |      |            |                |
+------------+-------------+---+---+------+------------+----------------+
| ## Shippe  |             |   |   | ##   |            |                |
| r/Exporter |             |   |   |  No. |            |                |
|            |             |   |   |  and |            |                |
| Fashion    |             |   |   |  Dat |            |                |
| the World, |             |   |   | e of |            |                |
| Inc.       |             |   |   |  Inv |            |                |
|            |             |   |   | oice |            |                |
| 250, 2-KA, |             |   |   |      |            |                |
| Ta         |             |   |   | US0  |            |                |
| epyung-Ro, |             |   |   | 001E |            |                |
| Chung-Ku   |             |   |   | We   |            |                |
|            |             |   |   | dnes |            |                |
| Seoul,     |             |   |   | day, |            |                |
| Korea      |             |   |   | July |            |                |
|            |             |   |   | 14,  |            |                |
|            |             |   |   | 2004 |            |                |
+------------+-------------+---+---+------+------------+----------------+
|            |             |   |   | ##   |            |                |
|            |             |   |   |  No. |            |                |
|            |             |   |   |  and |            |                |
|            |             |   |   |  Dat |            |                |
|            |             |   |   | e of |            |                |
|            |             |   |   |  L/C |            |                |
+------------+-------------+---+---+------+------------+----------------+
| ## F       |             |   |   |      |            |                |
| or Account |             |   |   |      |            |                |
|  and Risk  |             |   |   |      |            |                |
| of Messers |             |   |   |      |            |                |
|            |             |   |   |      |            |                |
| Thorton    |             |   |   |      |            |                |
| Mellon's   |             |   |   |      |            |                |
| Stores     |             |   |   |      |            |                |
|            |             |   |   |      |            |                |
| 123 Rocky  |             |   |   |      |            |                |
| Blvd.      |             |   |   |      |            |                |
|            |             |   |   |      |            |                |
| Phi        |             |   |   |      |            |                |
| ladelphia, |             |   |   |      |            |                |
| PA 45682   |             |   |   |      |            |                |
+------------+-------------+---+---+------+------------+----------------+
|            |             |   |   | ##   |            |                |
|            |             |   |   | L/C  |            |                |
|            |             |   |   | Issu |            |                |
|            |             |   |   | ing  |            |                |
|            |             |   |   | Bank |            |                |
+------------+-------------+---+---+------+------------+----------------+
| ## No      |             |   |   |      |            |                |
| tify Party |             |   |   |      |            |                |
+------------+-------------+---+---+------+------------+----------------+
|            |             |   |   | ##   |            |                |
|            |             |   |   |  Rem |            |                |
|            |             |   |   | arks |            |                |
|            |             |   |   |      |            |                |
|            |             |   |   | P/O  |            |                |
|            |             |   |   | No.: |            |                |
|            |             |   |   | IW   |            |                |
|            |             |   |   | UVU1 |            |                |
+------------+-------------+---+---+------+------------+----------------+
| ## Port    | ## Final    |   |   |      |            |                |
|  of Lading | Destination |   |   |      |            |                |
|            |             |   |   |      |            |                |
| Kimpo,     | Seattle, WA |   |   |      |            |                |
| Korea      |             |   |   |      |            |                |
+------------+-------------+---+---+------+------------+----------------+
| ## Carrier | ##          |   |   |      |            |                |
|            |  Departure  |   |   |      |            |                |
| Aircraft   | on or about |   |   |      |            |                |
|            |             |   |   |      |            |                |
| United     | July 17,    |   |   |      |            |                |
| Parcel     | 2004        |   |   |      |            |                |
| Service    |             |   |   |      |            |                |
+------------+-------------+---+---+------+------------+----------------+
|            |             |   |   | [M   |            |                |
|            |             |   |   | arks |            |                |
|            |             |   |   | and  |            |                |
|            |             |   |   | Num  |            |                |
|            |             |   |   | bers |            |                |
|            |             |   |   | of   |            |                |
|            |             |   |   | Pk   |            |                |
|            |             |   |   | gs]{ |            |                |
|            |             |   |   | .und |            |                |
|            |             |   |   | erli |            |                |
|            |             |   |   | ne}. |            |                |
+------------+-------------+---+---+------+------------+----------------+
| ##         |             | # |   |      | ##         | ## Amount      |
| Descriptio |             | # |   |      | Unit Price |                |
| n of Goods |             |   |   |      |            |                |
|            |             | Q |   |      |            |                |
|            |             | u |   |      |            |                |
|            |             | a |   |      |            |                |
|            |             | n |   |      |            |                |
|            |             | t |   |      |            |                |
|            |             | i |   |      |            |                |
|            |             | t |   |      |            |                |
|            |             | y |   |      |            |                |
+------------+-------------+---+---+------+------------+----------------+
| 1\.        |             |   |   |      |            |                |
| Country of |             |   |   |      |            |                |
| Origin:    |             |   |   |      |            |                |
| Korea      |             |   |   |      |            |                |
|            |             |   |   |      |            |                |
| Men's 100% |             |   |   |      |            |                |
| Cotton     |             |   |   |      |            |                |
| Knit Polo  |             |   |   |      |            |                |
| Shirt      |             |   |   |      |            |                |
| 1,000pcs   |             |   |   |      |            |                |
| 1.50 USD   |             |   |   |      |            |                |
| \$1,500    |             |   |   |      |            |                |
|            |             |   |   |      |            |                |
| Stitch     |             |   |   |      |            |                |
| count of   |             |   |   |      |            |                |
| 12         |             |   |   |      |            |                |
| stitches   |             |   |   |      |            |                |
| per 2 cm   |             |   |   |      |            |                |
|            |             |   |   |      |            |                |
| in each    |             |   |   |      |            |                |
| direction  |             |   |   |      |            |                |
|            |             |   |   |      |            |                |
| PN:        |             |   |   |      |            |                |
| POKNSHRT   |             |   |   |      |            |                |
|            |             |   |   |      |            |                |
| 2\.        |             |   |   |      |            |                |
| Country of |             |   |   |      |            |                |
| Origin:    |             |   |   |      |            |                |
| Japan      |             |   |   |      |            |                |
|            |             |   |   |      |            |                |
| Women's    |             |   |   |      |            |                |
| Cotton     |             |   |   |      |            |                |
| Knit Black |             |   |   |      |            |                |
| Bras       |             |   |   |      |            |                |
| 1,200pcs   |             |   |   |      |            |                |
| 2.00 USD   |             |   |   |      |            |                |
| \$2,400    |             |   |   |      |            |                |
|            |             |   |   |      |            |                |
| Containing |             |   |   |      |            |                |
| Lace       |             |   |   |      |            |                |
|            |             |   |   |      |            |                |
| PN:        |             |   |   |      |            |                |
| AB40ZYI    |             |   |   |      |            |                |
+------------+-------------+---+---+------+------------+----------------+
| (2%, Net   |             |   |   |      |            |                |
| 15 Days)   |             |   |   |      |            |                |
| **TOTAL    |             |   |   |      |            |                |
| 2,200pcs   |             |   |   |      |            |                |
| \$3,900**  |             |   |   |      |            |                |
+------------+-------------+---+---+------+------------+----------------+
| Master     |             |   |   |      |            |                |
| Bill:      |             |   |   |      |            |                |
| 00         |             |   |   |      |            |                |
| 1-63324833 |             |   |   |      |            |                |
|            |             |   |   |      |            |                |
| House      |             |   |   |      |            |                |
| Bill:      |             |   |   |      |            |                |
| U          |             |   |   |      |            |                |
| PS56676406 |             |   |   |      |            |                |
|            |             |   |   |      |            |                |
| Estimated  |             |   |   |      |            |                |
| Entry Date |             |   |   |      |            |                |
| 07/18/04   |             |   |   |      |            |                |
+------------+-------------+---+---+------+------------+----------------+

20. What is the **CLASSIFICATION** of the Japanese merchandise?

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A.  6109.10.0037

B.  6108.21.0010

C.  6212.90.0010

#### 6212.10.5010

D.  6212.10.9010

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21. What is the **CLASSIFICATION** of the Korean merchandise?

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A.  6105.10.0010

B.  6106.10.0010

C.  6109.10.0027

### 6110.20.2010

##### 6110.20.2065

22. If Seattle is the port of entry and United Parcel Service is the
    broker, what is the port code?

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A.  2795

B.  2720

###### 3196

###### 1101

###### 3095 

23. On July 17, 2004, Mr. Thorton Mellon notifies his broker that he has
    just forwarded Fashion the World, Inc., money for the shipment minus
    an early payment discount. On July 18, 2004, at 12:01 a.m. the
    aircraft arrives at Seattle with the intent to unlade. What is the
    entered value?

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A.  \$3,900

B.  \$3,822

C.  \$1,500

D.  \$2,400

E.  \$3,978

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24. For this shipment, the Manufacturer's Identification Code is:

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A.  KRFASTHE2502SEO

B.  KRTHOMEL123PHI

C.  KRFASWOR250SEO

D.  KRWORINC250SEO

E.  KRUPSAIR2KASEA

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25. On May 1, 2004, the Department of Commerce publishes a Federal
    Register Notice announcing a countervailing duty order on certain
    women's undergarments from Japan. This order is in effect for
    subject merchandise entered for consumption on or after May 1, 2004,
    and covers merchandise located in Chapters 61 and 62 of the HTS. The
    countervailing duty rate is 20%. What amount of duties and fees are
    due to CBP for this shipment?

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A.  \$2,188

B.  \$1,476

C.  \$1,135

D.  \$1,934

E.  \$1,182

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26. What is the **CLASSIFICATION** for concentrated sweetened frozen
    juice, comprised of 80% lemon juice and 20% lime juice, **NOT**
    fortified with vitamins or minerals, unfermented, **NOT** containing
    any added spirit, with a Brix value of 20, and fit for beverage
    purposes?

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A.  2009.90.4000

B.  2009.31.2040

C.  2009.31.4020

D.  2009.39.6020

E.  2009.31.6020

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27. What is the correct **CLASSIFICATION** for rolls of uncoated kraft
    corrugated paper or paperboard, which are unbleached, weigh over 150
    grams per square meter but not over 225 grams per square meter, have
    a width of 40 cm, and are printed at regular intervals with the
    words \"Kenosha Mills Grade 1?\"

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A.  4804.41.4000

B.  4805.92.4030

C.  4808.10.0000

D.  4810.32.1020

E.  4811.90.8000

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28. What is the **CLASSIFICATION** for woven printed appliqued sheets
    that are not napped, and have a fiber content of 50% cotton, 30%
    polyester and 20% rayon?

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A.  6302.21.9020

B.  6302.22.1040

C.  6302.10.0008

D.  6302.21.5020

E.  6302.29.0020

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29. What is the **CLASSIFICATION** for a hand-held, 100% nylon, 8
    ribbed, 8 paneled, wooden-handled, push-button automatic,
    non-telescopic golf umbrella?

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A.  6601.10.0000

B.  6601.91.0000

C.  6601.99.0000

D.  6603.20.3000

E.  6603.90.8000

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30. What is the **CLASSIFICATION** for chilled blackberries entered on
    June 30?

### 0811.90.8080

A.  0810.20.1040

### 0810.20.9040

B.  0811.20.2040

### 0811.20.4000 

31. What is the **CLASSIFICATION** for duty-free entry of shirts
    assembled in Mexico using components made of fabric formed and cut
    in the U.S.?

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A.  9802.00.8068

B.  9802.00.8055

C.  9802.00.5060

### 9999.00.6000 

D.  9802.00.9000

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32. What is the **CLASSIFICATION** for a vanity case that has an outer
    surface of pile fabric with a material content of 50% cotton and 50%
    silk?

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A.  4202.12.8020

B.  4202.12.4000

C.  4202.12.8060

D.  4202.12.6000

E.  4202.12.8080

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33. What is the **CLASSIFICATION** of a fishing rod and reel set valued
    at \$6 per set and imported in one retail package. The reel is
    valued at \$3 and the rod at \$3.

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A.  9507.10.0040

B.  9507.30.4000

C.  7019.90.5050

### 9507.10.0040 and 9507.30.4000

D.  9507.90.8000

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34. What is the **CLASSIFICATION** for a specially shaped or fitted
    violin case with an outer surface formed from sheeting of plastic
    and a plush interior?

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A.  4202.92.5000

B.  4202.99.1000

C.  9202.10.0000

### 3926.90.9880

D.  9209.92.8000

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35. What is the **CLASSIFICATION** for a polyethylene canoe?

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A.  3926.90.9880

B.  9506.29.0040

C.  9506.99.6080

### 9506.91.0030

D.  8903.99.0500

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36. What is the **CLASSIFICATION** for a shipment of frozen freshwater
    tilapia fish that is gutted, has the head and tail on, and is not
    fit for human consumption?

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A.  0511.99.4070

B.  0304.20.6042

C.  0302.69.2070

### 0511.91.0000

D.  0303.79.2094

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37. What is the **CLASSIFICATION** for insecticide imported in retail
    packages?

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A.  2934.99.1600

B.  2933.99.1700

C.  3808.10.5000

### 3825.90.0000

D.  3808.90.0800

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38. What is the **CLASSIFICATION** for dried, crystallized mangoes
    entered on

> October 1, 2004?

A.  0804.80.4040

B.  0804.50.8000

C.  2001.90.4500

D.  2006.00.7000

E.  2006.00.9000

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39. What is the **CLASSIFICATION** for a manual juice squeezer with no
    moving parts, a plastic handle and a cast aluminum working surface?

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A.  3924.10.4000

B.  8205.51.6000

C.  7615.19.5040

### 8205.51.3030

D.  8479.89.9897

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40. What is the **CLASSIFICATION** for a metal futon seat frame that
    folds flat to convert into a bed and is imported unassembled with
    wood slats but without cushions?

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A.  9403.50.9040

B.  9403.90.7000 and 9403.90.8040

C.  9403.90.7000

### 9403.90.8040

D.  9401.40.0000

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41. What is the **CLASSIFICATION** for a 10mm copper plate, not in
    coils, that by weight is 93.48% Copper (Cu), 4.00% Nickel (Ni),
    1.00% Beryllium (Be), 0.52% Zinc (Zn), and 1.00% other elements?

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A.  7409.29.0010

B.  7409.19.1000

#### 7409.40.0000

### 7409.39.1060

C.  7409.90.1030

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42. What is the **CLASSIFICATION** for a girl's knit, cotton dress?

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A.  6104.41.0010

B.  6104.42.0020

C.  6104.43.1020

### 6104.44.2020

D.  6104.42.0010

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43. The definition of the expression "made up" referring to textiles and
    textile articles can be found in:

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A.  Chapter 61 Notes

B.  Additional U.S. Note to Chapter 62

#### Section XI Notes

C.  General Notes

D.  Chapter 63 Notes

### Exporters or producers are required to maintain any NAFTA certificate of origin used for a NAFTA claim for at least \_\_\_\_\_.

A.  2 years

B.  5 years

C.  3 years

### 4 years 

D.  1 year

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44. A petition for relief from a seizure must be filed with the correct
    Fines, Penalties and Forfeiture office within \_\_\_\_\_.

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A.  30 days from the date of mailing of the notice of seizure

B.  60 days from the date of receipt of the notice of seizure

C.  30 days from the date of the seizure violation

D.  60 days from the date of mailing of the notice of seizure

E.  30 days from the date of receipt of the notice of seizure

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46. Supplemental petitions filed in cases involving violations of 19
    U.S.C. 1641 will be forwarded to the Chief, Penalties Branch, Office
    of Regulations and Rulings when the amount of the penalty assessed
    exceeds \_\_\_\_\_.

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A.  \$ 1,000

B.  \$ 5,000

C.  \$ 10,000

D.  \$ 25,000

E.  \$ 30,000

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47. The port director may **NOT** discontinue immediate delivery
    privileges because an importer has:

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A.  Repeatedly failed to file CBP documentation timely without
    justification

B.  Failed to promptly settle a claim for liquidated damages

C.  Failed to promptly provide a Certificate of Origin to support a
    NAFTA claim

D.  Repeatedly delivered documentation that is incomplete or contains
    erroneous information

E.  Been substantially or habitually delinquent in the payment of CBP
    bills

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48. For violations of 19 U.S.C. 1641, which statement is **FALSE**?

#### The maximum penalty for any one incident of conducting customs business without a license is \$10,000.

A.  A penalty of \$1,000 shall be assessed against any broker who
    continuously makes the same errors on a particular type of entry.

B.  A penalty of \$5,000 shall be assessed against any broker who is
    unable to satisfy the deciding CBP official that he has a working
    knowledge of any operation material to his ability to render
    valuable service to others in the conduct of customs business.

C.  A penalty of \$25,000 shall be assessed for knowingly employing any
    convicted felon and continuing to employ this person after approval
    has been denied.

D.  Customs business includes: classification and valuation; payment of
    duties, taxes or other charges; drawback or refund of duties; and
    the filing of entries or other documents relating to these
    activities.

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49. In determining the liabilities for violations of 19 U.S.C. 1497, a
    mitigating factor can be \_\_\_\_?

#### discovery of documentary or other evidence establishing the violator's intent

A.  an informant providing information that tends to establish the
    violator's intent and leads to discovery of the violation after the
    violator has been given an opportunity to properly declare

B.  concealment of undeclared articles to evade U.S. law

C.  behavior, including extreme lack of cooperation, verbal or physical
    abuse, or attempted escape, that tends to demonstrate a lack of
    respect for law and authority

D.  the fact that the violator is an inexperienced traveler

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50. A shipment of bananas arrives in the U.S. on the 10^th^ calendar
    day. Entry is attempted on the 12^th^ calendar day, but the Food and
    Drug Administration's Prior Notice requirement has not been
    satisfied. When does the merchandise become eligible for General
    Order?

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A.  3 days after public notice

B.  Whenever the port director determines entry cannot be made

####### 1 day after entry attempted

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E.  5 days after the shipment arrives in the U.S.

Using the information provided below, answer questions 51 through 55.

Your client, a privately held U.S. corporation, imports five automobiles
intended solely for show purposes. They will not be offered for sale.
Two automobiles are valued at \$350,000 each. Three are valued at
\$275,000 each. Their country of origin is the United Kingdom, which
allows reciprocal privileges for similar imports to their country. The
automobile shows in the U.S. will last three months. The first show
starts two weeks after the date of importation. As the broker you file a
CF7501 at time of entry via ABI. During the course of the shows, your
client informs you that the shows are so successful that more have been
added and the automobiles will be in the U.S. for an **additional**
three months.

51. What is the **CLASSIFICATION** of the automobiles?

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A.  8706.00.15.20

B.  9813.00.75

C.  8706.00.25.00

D.  8706.00.50.00

E.  9813.00.35

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52. How much **DUTY** is due?

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A.  \$21,350

B.  \$38,125

C.  \$0

D.  \$24,400

E.  \$38,215

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53. What is the **ENTRY TYPE CODE**?

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A.  25

B.  06

C.  01

D.  08

E.  23

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54. When your client tells you the shows have been extended, you should
    \_\_\_\_.

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A.  advise that no further action is required

B.  file an additional CF301 at the original port of entry to cover the
    extension time period of the shows

C.  advise the port director of the extension by mail

D.  advise your client that the automobiles should be exported within
    six months from the date of importation

E.  file a CF3173 to the port director requesting a one-year extension

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55. What **ADDITIONAL** information is required on the entry summary?

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A.  A statement that the foreign shipper testifies that the automobiles
    are new and the mileage on the odometer is less than or equal to 50
    miles

B.  A declaration by the importer that the automobiles are in compliance
    with the international safety standards as regulated by the United
    Nations

C.  A declaration that the automobiles conform to the Clean Air Act as
    regulated by the Department of Transportation

D.  A declaration that the automobiles are not to be put to any other
    use and that they are not imported for sale or sale on approval

E.  A statement that the importer of record has paid all applicable
    state taxes due upon importation

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56. An incorporated freight forwarder, not licensed to conduct customs
    business, hires an individually licensed Customs broker as an
    employee with full benefits and pay. Assuming the broker works
    regular business hours at the forwarder from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday
    through Friday, and performs no other broker-related activities,
    which is permissible?

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A.  The broker may solicit "customs business" on behalf of his employer

B.  The freight forwarder may issue a bill for his brokerage services to
    the importer

C.  The freight forwarder may obtain a power of attorney from its
    customer that allows a subagency agreement, and may delegate the
    subagency authority to the broker so that the broker may perform
    "customs business" for the freight forwarder

D.  The broker may use his filer code for purposes of filing ABI entries
    with CBP

E.  The broker may contact the carrier prior to the arrival of freight
    destined to Mexico

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57. What is **NOT** required on the ACS/ABI Letter of Intent?

####### The identification of the corporate headquarters

####### A list of all offices that will communicate with ACS

####### A commitment to adhere to CBP performance requirements

####### The average monthly volume of formal entries per district

####### The estimated cost of programming

58. In order to become operational on cargo release in ABI you must
    \_\_\_\_.

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A.  demonstrate your proficiency in Statement Processing

B.  transmit normal business data for a minimum of five business days
    with an error rate of less than ten percent

C.  purchase a dedicated line to send and receive data with CBP

D.  become operational on entry summary processing

E.  submit a Letter of Intent that includes the estimated completion
    date for cargo release testing

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59. Participation in ABI is \_\_\_\_.

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A.  for large brokerage firms only

B.  voluntary and designed to use standard technology available to both
    large and small businesses

C.  mandatory and available to both large and small businesses

D.  limited to service bureaus only

E.  designed to allow qualified trade participants to interface with
    other qualified trade participants

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60. A Reimbursement Certificate of Antidumping or Countervailing Duties
    must be filed by the \_\_\_\_ prior to liquidation to the port
    director (formerly the district director) and identify the \_\_\_\_.

# importer; commodity

A.  carrier; list of the entry numbers

B.  broker; ultimate consignee

C.  foreign producer, who is not acting as an importer; date of final
    determination of sales at greater than fair value

D.  shipper; antidumping duty rate

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61. **January 1, 1970**, an individual obtained his Customs broker's
    license. A U.S. corporate Customs broker employs the licensed
    individual as the corporate license qualifier on **May 1, 2000**.
    **February 27, 2003**, CBP receives the corporation's triennial
    report and applicable fees. **March 15, 2003**, CBP notifies the
    individual licensed broker of the requirements for filing the status
    report. **April 5, 2003**, due to a pending retirement scheduled for
    **July 4, 2003**, the individual licensed broker responds to CBP
    correspondence and notifies CBP that he will not be filing his
    individual triennial report. **June 1, 2004**, the corporate Customs
    broker provides written notification to CBP that it intends to
    dissolve its corporate status, liquidate all its assets, and cancel
    its license without prejudice **September 1, 2003**. What is the
    last date that the corporate Customs broker may file an entry and
    engage in "customs business?"

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A.  September 1, 2003

B.  July 4, 2003

C.  July 13, 2003

D.  November 1, 2003

E.  June 29, 2003

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62. In addition to the Cargo Declaration (CBP Form 1302), all **EXCEPT**
    the \_\_\_\_must be provided 24 hours before cargo is laden aboard
    the vessel in the foreign port.

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A.  Standard Carrier Alpha Code

B.  container numbers

C.  internationally recognized hazardous material code, if applicable

D.  Harmonized Tariff Schedule number to the 4-digit level

E.  seal number for all seals affixed to containers

**Using the following information, answer questions 63 through 74.**

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

-   **July 5, 2004** - Household Makeovers, Inc., places an order with
    its affiliated Chinese manufacturer, Painted Spaces, for 3,000
    wooden paintbrushes consisting of 90% natural (i.e., horsehair) and
    10% synthetic bristles with a width of 3".

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-   **July 15, 2004** - Painted Spaces completes the production lot, and
    forwards the finished product to its distribution facility located
    in Hong Kong.

-   **July 17, 2004** - The merchandise is laden on the vessel *Red
    Book* and departs the same day.

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-   **July 20, 2004** - *Red Book* arrives in Singapore. The container
    of paintbrushes, still destined for the U.S., is unloaded and placed
    on the dock.

-   **July 21, 2004** - Household Makeovers, Inc. files for bankruptcy
    and immediately sells the paintbrushes while in transit to Casual
    Painter, a Taiwanese trading company. Casual Painter assumes the
    same terms of sale and will be the importer of record for this
    shipment. The container of paintbrushes is loaded onto the vessel
    *Minnow,* which is destined for the U.S.

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-   **July 23, 2004** - *Minnow* departs from Singapore destined for Los
    Angeles.

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-   **August 15, 2004** - The broker submits a CBP3461 and the shipment
    is released two days later.

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-   **August 19, 2004** - The vessel docks in Los Angeles with the
    intent to unlade.

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-   **September 1, 2004** - The paintbrushes are repackaged in the U.S.
    with disposable gloves, painters' tape, an acrylic 1" paintbrush, a
    12" diameter stainless steel container for holding paint and one
    quart of white paint.

# 

# Manufacturer: Painted Spaces

8 Jihu Road

##### Unit 9

Guangzhou, People's Republic of China

**Broker:** James Bond

> dba Quick Imports (CBP-approved trade name)

456 Broadway

Los Angeles, CA 90045

Filer Code: 007

**Price List** (C.I.F. Port of Los Angeles), negotiated annually between
Household Makeovers, Inc. and Painted Spaces, applies to both affiliated
and unaffiliated parties:

> \$2.00 per brush greater than 3"
>
> \$1.59 per 3" brush
>
> \$1.35 per 1" brush

**Actual freight, insurance and other costs** incidental to the
international shipment = \$579.

**Estimated calculated costs for foreign inland freight** for this
shipment = \$325.

Gross Weight = 800 lbs. or 363 kgs.

Tare Weight = 50 lbs. or 23 kgs.

Net Weight = 750 lbs. or 340 kgs.

Packing List = 150 cartons (20 brushes per carton)

**Dumping Information:**

1.  On October 4, 2004, the Department of Commerce publishes in the
    Federal Register the Final Results of its Administrative Review of
    the Antidumping Duty Order (A-570-501) on Natural Paintbrushes from
    the People's Republic of China for the period October 31, 2003
    through October 1, 2004.

2.  For all shipments of natural paintbrushes from the Peoples Republic
    of China exported by the following producers/exporters, entered or
    withdrawn from warehouses for consumption during the period October
    31, 2003 through October 1, 2004, the antidumping liability is as
    follows:

A-570-501-001 Painted Spaces 86%

A-570-501-002 Mao's Animal By Products 79%

A-570-501-003 Paint the World Red 116%

A-570-501-004 All Others 145%

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

63. What is the entered value of this shipment?

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A.  \$4,770

B.  \$4,191

C.  \$4,516

D.  \$4,445

E.  \$5,349

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64. What is the CLASSIFICATION of the shipment?

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A.  4417.00.4000

B.  0503.00.0000

C.  9603.40.4060

D.  3212.90.0000

E.  9603.40.4040

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65. What amount is due to CBP for this shipment?

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A.  \$4,095

B.  \$3,786

C.  \$4,324

D.  \$4,133

E.  \$211

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66. What is the International Standard Country Code for the country of
    export?

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A.  SG

B.  HK

C.  CN

D.  TW

E.  PRC

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67. What is the country of origin for this shipment?

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A.  Hong Kong

B.  Peoples Republic of China

C.  Taiwan

D.  United States of America

E.  Singapore

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68. What is the date of exportation?

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A.  July 15, 2004

B.  July 17, 2004

C.  July 21, 2004

D.  July 23, 2004

E.  August 19, 2004

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69. What is the Manufacturer/Shipper's Identification Number?

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A.  SGPAI89CUAGY

B.  CNPAISPA9GUA

C.  CNMAOANI8GUA

D.  CNPAICO89GUA

E.  HKPAISPA9GUA

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70. What is the correct weight and quantity for blocks 31A and 32 on the
    CF 7501?

> [Gross Weight]{.underline} [Net Qty. in HTSUS Units]{.underline}

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B.  800 150 No.

C.  363 340 Kgs.

D.  110 750 Lbs.

> 20 No.

E.  363 340 Kgs.

> 250 Doz

71. Which statement is TRUE?

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A.  Transaction value would not be appropriate for determining the
    "amount paid or payable" between the original buyer and supplier.

B.  "C.I.F. Port of Destination" may only be applied to affiliated
    parties.

C.  The per-unit price of the paint brush identified with this shipment
    is \$2.

D.  Transaction value would be appropriate for determining the "amount
    paid or payable" between the original buyer and the supplier.

E.  For calculating duty, the ex-factory price is used instead of the
    f.o.b. price.

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72. What is the Entry Type code for this shipment?

## 01

A.  02

B.  03

C.  34

D.  07

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73. Block 41 of Customs Form 7501 for this shipment should read:

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A.  Authorized Signature, Atty-in-fact, Date

B.  Authorized Signature, Date

C.  Quick Imports, Atty-in-fact, Date

D.  Authorized Signature, Atty-in-fact, Date

> Quick Imports, Inc.

E.  Authorized Signature, Atty-in-fact, Date

Quick Imports

74. What is the date of entry for this shipment?

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A.  August 15, 2004

B.  August 17, 2004

C.  August 19, 2004

D.  August 25, 2004

E.  August 29, 2004

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75. If a company with a continuous bond on file with CBP changes its
    address, it must file a \_\_\_\_ and a \_\_\_\_.

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A.  notification letter new bond

B.  notification letter CF4811

C.  CF4811 CF5106

### bond rider CF5106

D.  bond rider CF4811

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    CBP transactions when an importer number is required.

B.  A new importer identification number is assigned each time the
    importer imports.

C.  A new assigned importer identification number is required for each
    importation.

### A broker may assign the importer identification number.

D.  An importer identification number may be assigned even if the
    importer has an Internal Revenue Service employer identification
    number.

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    client's recorded trademark, and will notify your client of all of
    the following **EXCEPT** the \_\_\_\_.

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A.  value of the shipment

B.  name and address of the importer

C.  date of importation

D.  quantity involved

E.  name and address of the manufacturer

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78. When merchandise remaining in public stores or in a bonded warehouse
    beyond the time fixed by law is sold, which charge is paid first?

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B.  Duties

C.  Any lien for freight, charges, contributions

### Expenses of cartage, storage and labor 

D.  Internal Revenue taxes

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79. Customs/CBP Form \_\_\_\_ shall be used for merchandise formally
    entered for consumption. The entry summary for merchandise which may
    be entered free of duty may be on Customs/CBP Form \_\_\_\_.

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A.  3461; 5106

B.  7501; 3461

C.  7501; 5106

### 7501; 3311

D.  3311; 5106

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80. Where would you find additional information that is required on
    invoices for footwear?

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A.  General Note12, HTS

B.  19 CFR 102.20

C.  19 CFR 141.89

D.  Section XI, HTS

E.  19 CFR 152.11

**STOP.**

**THIS IS THE END OF THE TEST.**

**You may use the remaining time to go back and check your answers.**