Which of the following would NOT constitute grounds sufficient to deny an application for a customs broker’s license?
How to get there
19 CFR 111.11(a): Individual requirements… an individual must: (1) Be a citizen of the United States on the date of submission of the application … and not an officer or employee of the United States Government; (2) Attain the age of 21 prior to the date of submission …; (3) Be of good moral character; and (4) [pass the exam within 3 years before applying].
19 CFR 111.16(b): Grounds for denial (excerpt)(2) The failure to meet any requirement set forth in § 111.11; … (4) A failure to establish the good character and reputation of the applicant; … (6) Any conduct which would be deemed unfair or detrimental in commercial transactions by accepted standards …
Citizenship only has to exist on the submission date. There's no minimum length of citizenship, so one year is enough. The answer is D.
Why the other choices are wrong
A) Unfair or detrimental commercial conduct: listed in § 111.16(b)(6).
B) Failure to establish good character and reputation: listed in § 111.16(b)(4).
C) Age 20 when applying: fails the 21-year age requirement of § 111.11(a)(2), which is a ground under § 111.16(b)(2).
Tip
Individual license basics: U.S. citizen on the application date, 21 or older, not a federal employee, good moral character, and a passing score (75%) within the past 3 years.
Sources: 19 CFR 111.11(a), 111.16(b) (eCFR).
CBP answer key: Answer D · 19 CFR 111.11(a); 19 CFR 111.16(b)Source: CBP past exams ↗