What steps do I need to take to become a Licensed Customs Broker?

By The Good Rider

What steps do I need to take to become a Licensed Customs Broker?

The following are the eligibility requirements for becoming a Licensed Customs Broker, according to Customs and Border Protection (CBP): Be at least 21 years old and a citizen of the United States. You must not currently work for the federal government. Have a high moral character. You must first pass the Customs Broker License Examination to become a licenced customs broker. Then you must submit an application for a broker licence together with the required payments. Last but not least, CBP must accept your application. Each broker licence candidate must go through a background check, which involves a fingerprint analysis as well as an examination of character references, credit reports, and any arrest records. The issuing of a licence is not always hampered by arrests or convictions. The Customs Broker License Exam is intended to assess an individual's understanding of customs and related rules, regulations, and procedures, as well as bookkeeping, accounting, and other relevant topics required to provide valuable service to importers and exporters. The Customs Broker License Examination is an open book/open test with 80 multiple-choice questions based on designated editions of: The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) Title 19, Code of Federal Regulations Specified Customs Directives Customs and Trade Automated Interface Requirements document (CATAIR)

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