April 2012 Customs Broker Exam Discussion

CRCBFA Admin — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 23:15:05 GMT

I've opened this thread in the hopes that anyone that is planning to take the April 2012 Broker exam could feel free to ask any questions they may have concerning the regulations or classification. I know that when I was studying for the exam I was always looking for answers but found very few resources out there to really help.

I hope that the rest of the broker community would also jump in to help with any questions that are posted. So with that, I will leave this thread unlocked so that anyone, registered or not, can post. Good luck on the broker exam and I look forward to seeing some discussion happeing here.

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April 2012 Exam - - Still Waiting

Anonymous — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 20:20:41 GMT

All waiting for the answers to the April 2012 exam. Let me tell you I have taken the last 6 years of exams, and have taught a class twice a year since then. This was the hardest test I have ever taken. Below are my answers, which have been combined with many other "authorities" to what we believe the correct answer are. You will actually see I still dispute several pieces too. I'm not saying I am absolutely correct, but hopefully you have some more insight with what I have here. Good luck!

	Likely Answer	Likely Authority	Notes with detailed info on comparing to other answers
1	E	10.100
2	C	174.3, 141.32
3	A Others E	111.58	Some choose "E" because of the word "immediate" and the regulations state proceedings may be initiated for revocation of a license. There is no time frame listed, and if you look at 111.56 there is an investigation prior to removal. However, if you also read 111.58 it talks about suspension without a specific period of time. Answer option "A" indicates a time period of not to exceed one year. This may be protestable using both A and E as options.
4	C	111.31(c)	Manual
5	C	Ch 62, Note 4 - baby
6	A	eo	duplicate from 10/08 #21
7	C	eo
8	A	Ch 64, Subheading Note 1
9	B	eo
10	B	141.89 -Paper #5
11	C	eo
12	C	US, Additional Rule 1(b)	Manual
13	D	Chapter notes disqualify parts
14	C	eo - this is used in the workshop	The correct answer is "C" and I absolutely stand by this classification using GRI 6. Don't get thrown off by seeing "CD case" because you can't go past the textile indention.
15	B		Color doesn't change or improve condition, but the subassemblies are not yet telephones, they change completely
16	B		6204.61.10-91 GN 12 (f)(IV), GN 12(t) ch 62 Ch Rule 1, Ch 62 Para 28
17	D Others C		$2 clamp is over the deminimus for NAFTA @ 33%x. LTS is making the claim of a tariff shift, however, when I classify the clamp bodies I end up in the same Chapter 73 of the HTS, meaning Tariff Shift doesn't occur because we aren't moving from another chapter. UPDATE: It seems from the other 3 knowledgeable folks they beleive the answer is "C" Therefore, I will conceed that I may be incorrect.
18	C	Ch 62 Note 3(a)	Manual
19	C	eo
20	E		process of elimination
21	E Others A & C	Section XVI Note 2(b)	parts of 8479 are classified with that part. I'm pretty confident using the Section notes that I am correct in this classification.
22	B	eo
23	D	GRI 3(c) last in tariff	both acoustic and electric have stands, go with last in tariff
24	C		chosen because goods of chapter are packaged
25	E	Ch 42 Add U.S. Note 2
26	C / B	PROBLEM	This question may be thrown out, the classification should be 9403.50.9080, which is not available as an option. 9403.50.9045 indicates it is an "other bed" which is not the case, and 9403.60.8081 doesn't provide it as being an item for the bedroom. CBP will likely choose "C" but this may be protestable.
27	A		These stands are sitting on a desk and not the floor as the Chapter note indicates it must for answer E.
28	A	18.20	Manual
29	C	134.51, 146.44	It is important to remember here that goods entering into an FTZ are considered exported for CBP purposes.
30	D	159.32	Manual
31	D	149.3(a)
32	D	141.86(a), 142.6(a)	Manual
33	A	Ethiopia	Notice the VISA number and per 7501 Instructions 33 "D" for AGOA claims the second and third position is the ISO country code
34	D		Includes $9536 for women's blouses and $53954 for men's shirts. The other fees of $1339 and $7578 are for transportation, and $8.68 and $14.83 are the fees
35	B	7501 Instructions
36	D/E Others E		This is a problem question and may be thrown out. Broker A nor B (options A&B) cannot be chosen because they don't have a national permit and are not permitted for the port of San Diego. The nominal consignee cannot be the importer based on a Directive however that Directive was not a required testing piece. The selling agent (option D) could be an importer, but the questions states they have no interest in the product, therefore only answer E is correct. It will be interesting on what is chosen by CBP because the Directive cannot be used as an authority.
37	E	142.2(a)
38	C	Dir 3550-079A	I stand behind my answer of "C" using the directive and 7.1, which requires the broker to be the owner … LTS chose option A which states the broker is not owner
39	D Others C		A certificate of eligibility may be required for the sugar, but that doesn't state anything about a Quota Eligibility certificate. In fact, I had never of hard of it. When determining quota often times a Certificate of Origin is required. I can easily eliminate option A & B, and similar to the Quota Eligibility certificate, I have never heard of Centrifugal Form (E) so this is questionable.
40	C Others B	102.1(g)(5)	The fact that the fish are fried and season does not change the fact that the fish were caught onboard the vessel. The country of origin does not make enough of a substantial transformation. However, all other sources coming in are telling me the answer is B, although I'm not sure why. This may be one I'm wrong in.
41	B	MID Directive	I am very confident in my choice. The largest number in the address line is used. The fact that "1490" falls below the street does not remove it from being the address line.
42	D
43	A	134.Subpart E	The first obvious elimination is the fact that the frames are made in Korea, which eliminates the options B, D, and E from the answer options. From there, you choose the options A or C. Now you have to distinguish whether the nose pads and temple tips make enough of a difference to require the frames to have their individual marking. I don't believe they do. Therefore, I stand by my answer of "A" As a whole these eyeglass frames have the country of origin of Korea and are "Made in Korea"
44	C	141.89(c) - Iron or Steel	only applies to 7301-7307 (matches question #52
45	A	101.1
46	A	146.71(c)
47	E	192.14(a)(ii)
48	D	CATAIR
49	A OthersC	Ch 98 Subchapter XIX, 3(a)(i) and (iv)	Per the notes of the subchapter the thread and waistband do not eliminate the goods from being AGOA. This is where a double negative "not" and "ineligible" come into play. Remember for a double negative you change it to a positive so eliminate the not and "in" and you make the claim the goods are eligible if they have trimmings (thread - later defined) and waistbands. Therefore, I stand by my answer of A. UPDATE: Although I still see A as the correct answer, everyone else is saying C, so that may be the case.
50	A	GN17	Guatemala is not a CBTPA country, and CBTPA requires a "direct shipment" to be applicable. However, the notes in Ch 98 Subch XX, US Note 5(b) and 5 (e)(ii) show it was a former country, and the notes allow a former country to be considered "direct shipment".
51	D	4.75
52	B	141.89(c) - Iron or Steel	matches question #44
53	D Others E		60% does not allow goods to qualify for NAFTA so A & B are eliminated, C doesn't make any sense that it is even there. And the tariff shift required for E doesn't happen because both the slabs and the countertops are classified in Chapter 68. D is the only answer. However, another source has brought it to my attention the slabs may have actually been brought into Canada under heading 2516. If that is the case the correct answer could be E because there is a tariff shift from ch 25 to ch 68. The big discussion was how "raw" were the granite slabs when sent to Canada. At this point I would conceded the answer is likely E.
54	D	113.64(g)
55	E	132.5(c)	Manual
56	A	114.23(a)	Manual
57	D	102.13	deMinimis
58	C	12.124(a)
59	D	127.2(b)	The correct answer is "D", The key here is what can happen after 6 months. There is no mention of 9 months anywhere so that eliminates options A, B, E
60	E	10.43, 10.46
61	C	10.16(a)	Manual
62	E	174.21(b)	Manual
63	A	144.15(c)(2)
64	E Others A & B	the packaging changes the tariff #	This is important, because if you miss this, you will miss others. Lots of different information on this one. I will wait for CBP answer but stand behind mine.
65	C		Oakland is SFO
66	D		DDP shipment, exporter responsible
67	D		Using .21% for MPF = 103.25, and HMF .125% = 61.46
68	B Others E		This answer is dependent on how you answered #64. Still, I stand behind my classification choice of E for #64 which means this duty rate would be my choice also. But, I seem to be the only person claiming B, therefore, I would say the answer is now E, although it all depends on CBP
69	B		ADD is .06 cents x 25,719 = %1543.14
70	D	171 App B (C)(2)	Manual
71	B
72	E	141.113(i)	Manual
73	I feel it should be D Others C	172.11(a)	Difficult wording to understand, in fact rereading the question I'm not sure I still understand it. Is the question stating that CBP can cancel the claim (meaning they won't require payment) because of some circumstances, and if that is the case the answer is "D"… or is the question stating that CBP will not allow a petition to protest the liquidated damages because of some situations, and in that case I would have to say "E". I say that only because at least two of these options would apply there, including B and D. At this point I feel the answer is likely to be D, although all sources say C
74	D	127.12(a)(2)
75	C	171 App C (XI)(B)(1)	The correct answer is "C" . The Authority is 171, App C, XI, D, 2. However, there may be a chance for protest here if someone did answer D because it asks about Failure to Exercise Reasonable care, and the first option (B)(1)(a) talks about a $1000 penalty. Technically they should accept D and C.
76	C	No MPF per 24.23(c)(1)(i) and chapter notes regarding MX free duty
77	D	152.103(a)(4)
78	B		Used the $1000 assist and $50 freight for assist. I am thrown by the $5 duty. The depreciation of the machine causes it not to be applied as an assist.
79	C	152.102(a)	Manual
80	E		The options to this answer eliminate everything very easily. Regardless of the fact the terms are FOB, and there is information on Buying Commission (which remember you don't touch anyway) All you simply have to do is take the cost of the merchandise $10,000 and add back the assist of $1,000 and immediately the answer is not available. Therefore, I stand by my answer "E".

Feedback on April Luncheon

John Marshall — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 16:45:50 GMT

We wish to hear your feedback on the new format for the lunch Q&A with CBP & FDA. Did the format work for you? Is it better/worse than the roundtables? Were there enough microphones? Any comments will be greatly appreciated.

John Marshall

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January 26, 2010 is a date everyone should pay attention to.

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January 26, 2010 is a date everyone should pay attention to.