NCBFAA CERTIFIED CUSTOMS SPECIALIST: EXAM &
CERTIFICATION GUIDE
Which of the following is not an element of the Department of Homeland Security
Bureau of Census
The customs work of CBP does not include:
Licensing firearms imports
The Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act's overall objective:
Ensure a fair and competitive trade environment
Which of the following is not correct regarding a customs broker's obligation:
Must have a valid POA on file in all instances to transact customs business in their clients name.
In obtaining the dutiable or duty-free status of merchandise entering the U.S., the following material
should be consulted:
HTSUS
Statutory rates of duty for goods imported into the U.S. from countries that do not have normal trade
relations are subject to duty under which section of the HTSUS?
Column 2
A POA between a customs broker and his client must be retained until revoked, and revoked POA's
and letters of revocation must be retained for __________ after the date of revocation.
Five years
The program that established benefits for workers displaced by the loss of their jobs due to imports
was:
The Trade Act of 2002
Which of the following does 19 USC 1641 not consider to be "customs business"?
Mere electronic transmission of data received for transmission to CBP
, Countries eligible for treatment under the Generalized System of Preferences are outlined in the
HTSUS under General Note ________
General Note 4
In reference to the USMCA Agreement, the term "originating" means:
Goods qualifying under the rules of origin set out in the Agreement
Major provisions of the JFTA do not include:
Research and development of new products.
T/F: Payment of duties to a customs broker relieves an importer of liability if the broker does not pay
the duties to CBP.
False: Importer is still liable for customs charges.
T/F: A DOT bond in the amount of 200% of the dutiable value must be at the port of entry when a
non-certified or non-conforming vehicle is imported for permanent use.
False: The amount of 150%
T/F: The issuance of an advance ruling does not negate the requirement for an importer to have a
Certificate of Origin in the importer's possession at the time goods are imported in order to claim a
USMCA duty rate.
True
Commercial shipments valued at over __________ must be listed on a properly completed USMCA
Certificate of Origin
$2,500 USD
POAs issued by a partnership are limited to a period of validity not to exceed ______________ from
the date of execution.
Two years
Commercial importers seeking USMCA benefits must ______________.
Have in their possession at the time of entry a properly completed USMCA Certificate of Origin
pertaining to the imported goods.
The Energy Policy & Conservation Act calls for energy standards for household consumer appliances &
requires products to be labeled to indicate expected energy or secretions of consumption. The Dept.
of Energy, Office of Codes and Standards is responsible for test procedures and energy performance
standards. What agency regulates the labeling of these appliances?
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Which of the following may not qualify for eligibility under USMCA?
Goods purchased in one of the USMCA countries.
CERTIFICATION GUIDE
Which of the following is not an element of the Department of Homeland Security
Bureau of Census
The customs work of CBP does not include:
Licensing firearms imports
The Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act's overall objective:
Ensure a fair and competitive trade environment
Which of the following is not correct regarding a customs broker's obligation:
Must have a valid POA on file in all instances to transact customs business in their clients name.
In obtaining the dutiable or duty-free status of merchandise entering the U.S., the following material
should be consulted:
HTSUS
Statutory rates of duty for goods imported into the U.S. from countries that do not have normal trade
relations are subject to duty under which section of the HTSUS?
Column 2
A POA between a customs broker and his client must be retained until revoked, and revoked POA's
and letters of revocation must be retained for __________ after the date of revocation.
Five years
The program that established benefits for workers displaced by the loss of their jobs due to imports
was:
The Trade Act of 2002
Which of the following does 19 USC 1641 not consider to be "customs business"?
Mere electronic transmission of data received for transmission to CBP
, Countries eligible for treatment under the Generalized System of Preferences are outlined in the
HTSUS under General Note ________
General Note 4
In reference to the USMCA Agreement, the term "originating" means:
Goods qualifying under the rules of origin set out in the Agreement
Major provisions of the JFTA do not include:
Research and development of new products.
T/F: Payment of duties to a customs broker relieves an importer of liability if the broker does not pay
the duties to CBP.
False: Importer is still liable for customs charges.
T/F: A DOT bond in the amount of 200% of the dutiable value must be at the port of entry when a
non-certified or non-conforming vehicle is imported for permanent use.
False: The amount of 150%
T/F: The issuance of an advance ruling does not negate the requirement for an importer to have a
Certificate of Origin in the importer's possession at the time goods are imported in order to claim a
USMCA duty rate.
True
Commercial shipments valued at over __________ must be listed on a properly completed USMCA
Certificate of Origin
$2,500 USD
POAs issued by a partnership are limited to a period of validity not to exceed ______________ from
the date of execution.
Two years
Commercial importers seeking USMCA benefits must ______________.
Have in their possession at the time of entry a properly completed USMCA Certificate of Origin
pertaining to the imported goods.
The Energy Policy & Conservation Act calls for energy standards for household consumer appliances &
requires products to be labeled to indicate expected energy or secretions of consumption. The Dept.
of Energy, Office of Codes and Standards is responsible for test procedures and energy performance
standards. What agency regulates the labeling of these appliances?
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Which of the following may not qualify for eligibility under USMCA?
Goods purchased in one of the USMCA countries.
