Which ONE of the following permits constitute sufficient permit authority for a customs broker to conduct customs business within the customs territory of the U.S.?
How to get there
19 CFR 111.2(b): National permitA national permit issued to a broker under § 111.19 will constitute sufficient permit authority for the broker to conduct customs business within the customs territory of the United States as defined in § 101.1 …
District permits were eliminated in favor of one national permit. The answer is A.
Why the other choices are wrong
B) Association or corporation permit and C) Partnership permit: associations, corporations and partnerships can hold broker licenses (§ 111.11(b)–(c)), but there's no separate permit for them. Any licensed broker conducting business needs the national permit.
D) No permit: a license alone isn't enough to conduct customs business. A national permit is also required.
Tip
License + national permit. The license qualifies the broker; the national permit (§ 111.19) authorizes customs business across the customs territory. Each permit needs a licensed permit qualifier.
Sources: 19 CFR 111.2(b), 111.19 (eCFR).
CBP answer key: Answer A · 19 CFR 111.2(b)Source: CBP past exams ↗