Good moral character is crucial for customs licensing, focusing on individual circumstances and the complexities of regulations. Business integrity is essential, as misstatements or unethical actions can lead to license denial. Case law highlights the impact of personal associations on licensing....

Focus of this video are CBP's "General Provisions" regulations covered under 19 CFR Part 101 and the way these regulations are tested on the U.S. Licensed Customs Broker Examination.

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Key focus of this lecture is in-bond movement of freight while under CBP custody.

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The role of the importer of record is defined, with necessary qualifications under U.S. law. The customs service's auditing process and the importance of accurate declarations are emphasized, along with corporate social responsibility and the unique nature of legal entities in customs examination...

International trade plays a vital role in the global economy, with the US actively importing and exporting goods. Free trade encourages competition and innovation, but unfair practices can distort markets. The US government investigates these issues and imposes antidumping/countervailing duties t...

Enforce and Protect Act of 2015 sets regulations to combat anti-dumping duty evasion. It establishes high anti-dumping duties and creates customs teams for enforcement. The Act aims to ensure fair competition in the market economy. Customs has investigative units for evasion claims, and a new por...

The elimination of the toxic blanket certification form affects customs processes significantly. Customs broker license exams now emphasize specific details rather than general knowledge. The transition to a center of excellence model marks a shift from paper-driven methods. Although NAFTA is ina...

Chile's free trade agreement, effective since 2004, offers preferential treatments and a 12-year duty phase-out. Customs rules are vital for the customs broker exam, as they often overlap across agreements. Key elements include tariff shifting rules for product origin, the significance of fungibl...

The Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement plays a crucial role in the economic landscape of Colombia, a country known for its coffee and drug trade. The U.S.-Colombia relationship has faced challenges, particularly in drug trafficking. The agreement includes important HTSUS regulations and tariff sh...

The pharmaceutical appendix at the end of the harmonized status schedule provides vital information, including cost numbers, generic names, and chemical definitions. To qualify for duty-free treatment, having a pharmaceutical appendix and HTS number is essential. The agreement focuses on defined ...

Informal entry provisions simplify the import process for small value and gift items under H-T-S-U-S. Title 19 details eligibility criteria, with a subcategory for extremely low value entries. Recent amendments increased the threshold from $200 to $800, reflecting the growth of online commerce. T...