A customs broker discovers that a client has omitted information from an affidavit. The broker believes the client omitted the information by mistake and advises the client promptly of the omission and the proper corrective actions required. What else must the broker do?
How to get there
The question says the broker has already done two things: told the client promptly, and explained the corrective actions. The rule lists exactly three duties, so find the one that's missing:
19 CFR 111.39(c): Error or omission by clientIf a broker knows that a client has … made an error in, or omission from, any document, affidavit, or other record which the law requires the client to execute, he must advise the client promptly of that noncompliance, error, or omission. The broker must advise the client on the proper corrective actions required and retain a record of the broker's communication with the client in accordance with §§ 111.21 and 111.23.
The missing duty is the record: C.
Why the other choices are wrong
A) Tell the client the monetary penalty: § 111.39(c) asks for advice on corrective actions, not a penalty quote, and the broker doesn't set or assess penalties.
B) Stop working for the client: nothing requires the broker to drop a client over an innocent mistake. The duty is to advise and document.
D) Suspend the broker's own license: there's no such requirement. Voluntary suspension (§ 111.52) is the broker's choice and has nothing to do with a client's error.
Tip
Three steps for a client error: (1) advise promptly, (2) advise on corrective action, (3) keep a record of the communication under the § 111.23 retention rules.
Source: 19 CFR 111.39(c) (eCFR).
CBP answer key: Answer C · 19 CFR 111.39(c)Source: CBP past exams ↗