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U.S. Customs Broker License Examination Preparation Guide

Sixth Edition | Volume 1 | Version 1

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Author: Law Office of Yuri Starikov, LLC
Publication Date: June 20, 2021
ISBN-10: 1-944329-61-7
ISBN-13: 978-1-944329-61-7
Length: 700 Pages

Sixth Edition | Volume 2 | Version 1

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Author: Law Office of Yuri Starikov, LLC
Publication Date: June 20, 2021
ISBN-10: 1-944329-62-5
ISBN-13: 978-1-944329-62-4
Length: 537 Pages

About the Textbooks

A study guide that represents a concise compilation of laws and regulations on frequently tested subjects in the U.S. Customs Broker License Examination.   Textbook breaks down archaic and hard to read laws into reader friendly format, with bold and italicized and underlined keywords and topics.   Textbook does not cover every topic, but rather focuses on the most relevant ones.   Prospective examinees are instructed to regularly review each subject in order to easily recall the appropriate regulation during the exam.   To help exam takers succeed in passing the exam, Textbook comes with Web Supplements.   Web Supplements bring to prospective examinees video lectures (which are based on the Textbook’s material), charts, exhibits, tables and flashcards designed to improve understanding of the tested topics.   Concise text, charts, exhibits, tables, and flashcards alone are not enough to pass the examination.   Goal of the Textbook is to equip you with necessary tools to successfully pass the U.S. Customs Broker License Examination.   To that end, the Textbook integrates questions from previous exams by topics covered in individual chapters.  We worked very hard to provide you with tools necessary to be successful.  You, however, remain the ultimate guarantor of passing the U.S. Customs Broker Exam through hard work and dedicated studies.

Table of Contents

Volume 1

Vol. 1 Chpt. 1: Introduction | Web Supplement (look for passcode in the Textbook at the beginning of the chapter).

  • Chart 1: Examination Questions Checksheet
  • Chart 2: Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.) Title 19
  • Chart 3: Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) General Notes
  • Chart 4: Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) Sections and Chapters

Vol. 1 Chpt. 2: General Provisions | Web Supplement (look for passcode in the Textbook at the beginning of the chapter).

Vol. 1 Chpt. 3: International Commercial Terms | Web Supplement (look for passcode in the Textbook at the beginning of the chapter).

Vol. 1 Chpt. 4: Classification of Merchandise-Introduction to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) | Web Supplement (look for passcode in the Textbook at the beginning of the chapter).

Vol. 1 Chpt. 5: Classification of Merchandise-General Rules of Interpretation (GRIs) | Web Supplement (look for passcode in the Textbook at the beginning of the chapter).

Vol. 1 Chpt. 6: Classification of Merchandise-Additional U.S. Rules of Interpretation (USARIs) | Web Supplement (look for passcode in the Textbook at the beginning of the chapter).

Vol. 1 Chpt. 7: Classification of Merchandise-Commingling | Web Supplement (look for passcode in the Textbook at the beginning of the chapter).

Vol. 1 Chpt. 8: Classification of Merchandise-Explanatory Notes | Web Supplement (look for passcode in the Textbook at the beginning of the chapter).

Vol. 1 Chpt. 9: Importer Security Filing (ISF) | Web Supplement (look for passcode in the Textbook at the beginning of the chapter).

  • Chart 5: Data Elements Transmission Time Requirements
  • Chart 6: FROB/IE/T&E Data Elements

Vol. 1 Chpt. 10: Rail & Truck Arrivals| Web Supplement (look for passcode in the Textbook at the beginning of the chapter).

Vol. 1 Chpt. 11: Bonds | Web Supplement (look for passcode in the Textbook at the beginning of the chapter).

  • Chart 7: Triple Bond Merchandise Table

Vol. 1 Chpt. 12: Transportation-In-Bond/Merchandise-In-Transit | Web Supplement (look for passcode in the Textbook at the beginning of the chapter).

Vol. 1 Chpt. 13: Right to Make Entry | Web Supplement (look for passcode in the Textbook at the beginning of the chapter).

Vol. 1 Chpt. 14: Power of Attorney (POA) | Web Supplement (look for passcode in the Textbook at the beginning of the chapter).

Vol. 1 Chpt. 15: Entry of Merchandise-General Overview | Web Supplement (look for passcode in the Textbook at the beginning of the chapter).

Vol. 1 Chpt. 16: Quantity of Merchandise to be Included in an Entry and Entry Summary | Web Supplement (look for passcode in the Textbook at the beginning of the chapter).

Vol. 1 Chpt. 17: Entry Date/Entry Time | Web Supplement (look for passcode in the Textbook at the beginning of the chapter).

Vol. 1 Chpt. 18: Submission of Duties | Web Supplement (look for passcode in the Textbook at the beginning of the chapter).

  • Chart 8: Acceptable Methods of Payment

Vol. 1 Chpt. 19: Invoices | Web Supplement (look for passcode in the Textbook at the beginning of the chapter).

  • Chart 9: Special Classes of Merchandise Subject to Special Invoice Requirements Under § 141.89

Vol. 1 Chpt. 20: Release of Merchandise | Web Supplement (look for passcode in the Textbook at the beginning of the chapter).

Vol. 1 Chpt. 21: Entry Summary-General Overview | Web Supplement (look for passcode in the Textbook at the beginning of the chapter).

  • Chart 10: Valid Bond Types for each Entry Type
  • Chart 11: Table of ISO Codes in Alphabetical Order
  • Chart 12: Quota Correlation Table-U.S. Textile and Apparel Category System

Vol. 1 Chpt. 22: Ultimate Consignee | Web Supplement (look for passcode in the Textbook at the beginning of the chapter).

Vol. 1 Chpt. 23: Entry Number | Web Supplement (look for passcode in the Textbook at the beginning of the chapter).

Vol. 1 Chpt. 24: Manufacturer Identification Code (MID) | Web Supplement (look for passcode in the Textbook at the beginning of the chapter).

Vol. 1 Chpt. 25: Rounding of Fractions | Web Supplement (look for passcode in the Textbook at the beginning of the chapter).

  • Chart 13: Metric Conversion

Vol. 1 Chpt. 26: Weight, Gage, and Measure | Web Supplement (look for passcode in the Textbook at the beginning of the chapter).

  • Chart 14: Schedule Tares Products Table

Vol. 1 Chpt. 27: Currency Conversion | Web Supplement (look for passcode in the Textbook at the beginning of the chapter).

  • Chart 15: Currency Conversion Analysis

Vol. 1 Chpt. 28: Fees | Web Supplement (look for passcode in the Textbook at the beginning of the chapter).

  • Chart 16: Collection Fee Codes
  • Chart 17: Special Program Indicators (SPIs)
  • Chart 18: Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF) Assessment Ports

Vol. 1 Chpt. 29: Quotas | Web Supplement (look for passcode in the Textbook at the beginning of the chapter).

  • Chart 19: Importations in Excess of Quota Limit Comparison – Absolute v. Tariff Rate Quotas.

Vol. 1 Chpt. 30: Special Permit for Immediate Delivery | Web Supplement (look for passcode in the Textbook at the beginning of the chapter).

Vol. 1 Chpt. 31: Antidumping/Countervailing Duties | Web Supplement (look for passcode in the Textbook at the beginning of the chapter).

Vol. 1 Chpt. 32: Enforce and Protect Act | Web Supplement (chapter created after book’s publication).

Vol. 1 Chpt. 33: Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) | Web Supplement (look for passcode in the Textbook at the beginning of the chapter).

Vol. 1 Chpt. 34: Partner Government Agencies (PGAs) | Web Supplement (look for passcode in the Textbook at the beginning of the chapter).

  • Chart 22: General Summary List of PGAs
  • PGA 1: Agriculture Department (USDA)
  • PGA 2: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) – Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act
  • PGA 3: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) – Clean Air Act
  • PGA 4: Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)
  • PGA 5: U.S. Public Health Service.  § 12.26.

Vol. 1 Chpt. 35: Valuation and Appraisement of Merchandise | Web Supplement (look for passcode in the Textbook at the beginning of the chapter).

Vol. 1 Chpt. 36: Country of Origin-General Rules | Web Supplement (look for passcode in the Textbook at the beginning of the chapter).

Vol. 1 Chpt. 37: Country of Origin-Textiles and Apparel | Web Supplement (look for passcode in the Textbook at the beginning of the chapter).

  • Chart 21: Sets-Composite Goods Distinction

Vol. 1 Chpt. 38: Country of Origin: Marking (non-Free Trade Agreement) | Web Supplement (look for passcode in the Textbook at the beginning of the chapter).

  • Chart 22: J-List Exceptions

Vol. 1 Chpt. 39: General Notes on Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) | Web Supplement (look for passcode in the Textbook at the beginning of the chapter).

  • Chart 23: Products Eligible for Special Tariff Treatment under Free Trade Agreements (FTAs).  HTSUS GN 3(c)

Vol. 1 Chpt. 40: Australia Free Trade Agreement | Web Supplement (look for passcode in the Textbook at the beginning of the chapter).

  • Chart 24: United States-Australia Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act Highlights

Vol. 1 Chpt. 41: Caribbean Free Trade Agreements | Web Supplement (look for passcode in the Textbook at the beginning of the chapter).

  • FTA 1: Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act (CBERA or CBI)
  • Chart 25: Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act (“CBERA”) Highlights
  • FTA 2: Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act (CBTPA)
  • Chart 26: United States-Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act Highlights.

Vol. 1 Chpt. 42: Chile Free Trade Agreement | Web Supplement (look for passcode in the Textbook at the beginning of the chapter).

  • Chart 27: U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act Highlights

Vol. 1 Chpt. 43: Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement | Web Supplement (look for passcode in the Textbook at the beginning of the chapter).

  • Chart 28: U.S.-Colombia Free Trade Agreement Highlights

Vol. 1 Chpt. 44: Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA FTA) | Web Supplement (look for passcode in the Textbook at the beginning of the chapter).

  • Chart 29: Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act Highlights

Vol. 1 Chpt. 45: Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) | Web Supplement (look for passcode in the Textbook at the beginning of the chapter).

  • Chart 30: Direct Costs of Processing Operations
  • Chart 31: Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Highlights

Vol. 1 Chpt. 46: Israel Free Trade Agreement | Web Supplement (look for passcode in the Textbook at the beginning of the chapter).

  • Chart 32: United States-Israel Free Trade Area Implementation Act Highlights

Vol. 1 Chpt. 47: Jordan Free Trade Agreement | Web Supplement (look for passcode in the Textbook at the beginning of the chapter).

  • Chart 34: United States-Jordan Free Trade Area Implementation Act Highlights

Vol. 1 Chpt. 48: Korea Free Trade Agreement | Web Supplement (look for passcode in the Textbook at the beginning of the chapter).

  • Chart 34: United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement Highlights

Vol. 1 Chpt. 49: Morocco Free Trade Agreement | Web Supplement (look for passcode in the Textbook at the beginning of the chapter).

  • Chart 35: United States-Morocco Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act Highlights

Vol. 1 Chpt. 50: Singapore Free Trade Agreement | Web Supplement (look for passcode in the Textbook at the beginning of the chapter).

  • Chart 36: United States-Singapore Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act Highlights

Vol. 1 Chpt. 51: Agreement on Trade in Pharmaceutical Products | Web Supplement (look for passcode in the Textbook at the beginning of the chapter).

Volume 2

Vol. 2 Chpt. 1: Appraisement Entry | Web Supplement (look for passcode in the Textbook at the beginning of the chapter).

Vol. 2 Chpt. 2:  Informal Entry-General Concepts | Web Supplement (look for passcode in the Textbook at the beginning of the chapter).

  • Chart 1: CBP Form 368

Vol. 2 Chpt. 3: Informal Entry-Small Value and Gift Imports | Web Supplement (look for passcode in the Textbook at the beginning of the chapter).

Vol. 2 Chpt. 4: Personal Declarations and Exemptions | Web Supplement (look for passcode in the Textbook at the beginning of the chapter).

Vol. 2 Chpt. 5: Temporary Importation Under Bond (TIB) | Web Supplement (look for passcode in the Textbook at the beginning of the chapter).

Vol. 2 Chpt. 6: Carnets | Web Supplement (look for passcode in the Textbook at the beginning of the chapter).

Vol. 2 Chpt. 7: Articles Exported and Returned | Web Supplement (look for passcode in the Textbook at the beginning of the chapter).

Vol. 2 Chpt. 8: Warehouses | Web Supplement (look for passcode in the Textbook at the beginning of the chapter).

Vol. 2 Chpt. 9: Container Stations | Web Supplement (look for passcode in the Textbook at the beginning of the chapter).

Vol. 2 Chpt. 10: Warehouse Entries and Withdrawals | Web Supplement (look for passcode in the Textbook at the beginning of the chapter).

Vol. 2 Chpt. 11: Foreign Trade Zones (FTZs) | Web Supplement (look for passcode in the Textbook at the beginning of the chapter).

Vol. 2 Chpt. 12: General Order, Unclaimed, and Abandoned Merchandise| Web Supplement (look for passcode in the Textbook at the beginning of the chapter).

Vol. 2 Chpt. 13: Relief from Duties on Merchandise Lost, Damaged, Abandoned, or Exported| Web Supplement (look for passcode in the Textbook at the beginning of the chapter).

Vol. 2 Chpt. 14: Liquidation of Duties| Web Supplement (look for passcode in the Textbook at the beginning of the chapter).

Vol. 2 Chpt. 15: Administrative Review | Web Supplement (look for passcode in the Textbook at the beginning of the chapter).

Vol. 2 Chpt. 16: Duty Drawback | Web Supplement (look for passcode in the Textbook at the beginning of the chapter).

  • Chart 2: United States Code (U.S.C.) Drawback
  • Chart 3: Permissible Drawback Claimant Parties
  • Chart 4: Acceptable Accounting Methods
  • Chart 5: Required Drawback Documents Table
  • Chart 6: Persons Authorized to Sign Drawback Documents

Vol. 2 Chpt. 17: Customs Broker Responsibilities | Web Supplement (look for passcode in the Textbook at the beginning of the chapter).

  • Chart 7: Sample National Permit Application
  • Chart 8: Triennial Status Report Filing Dates

Vol. 2 Chpt. 18: Recordkeeping | Web Supplement (look for passcode in the Textbook at the beginning of the chapter).

Vol. 2 Chpt. 19: Fines, Penalties, and Forfeitures | Web Supplement (look for passcode in the Textbook at the beginning of the chapter).

  • Chart 9: Supplemental Petition Process
  • Chart 10: Mitigated Penalties for First Offense
  • Chart 11: Mitigated Penalties for Offenses Other Than First
  • Chart 12: Penalties for Negligence, Gross Negligence, Fraud
  • Chart 13: Prior Disclosure Penalties
  • Chart 14: Broker Convicted of Certain Felonies or Misdemeanors Subsequent to Filing License Application
  • Chart 15: Penalties for Conducting Customs Business Without a License
  • Chart 16: Penalties for Employing a Convicted Felon
  • Chart 17: Penalties for Making False Statements or Material Omissions on License/Permit Application
  • Chart 18: Penalties for Failure to Exercise Responsible Supervision and Control
  • Chart 19: Penalties for Failure to Maintain, Store, Retrieve, or Produce Records

Vol. 2 Chpt. 20: Claims for Liquidated Damages / Penalties Secured by Bonds | Web Supplement (look for passcode in the Textbook at the beginning of the chapter).

Vol. 2 Chpt. 21: Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) | Web Supplement (look for passcode in the Textbook at the beginning of the chapter).

  • Chart 20: Intellectual Property Rights Comparison
  • Chart 21: Suspected Mark Levels of Disclosure to the Trademark Owner

Vol. 2 Chpt. 22: Unfair Competition | Web Supplement (look for passcode in the Textbook at the beginning of the chapter).

Vol. 2 Chpt. 23: Convict, Forced or Indentured Labor | Web Supplement (look for passcode in the Textbook at the beginning of the chapter).

  • Chart 22: Convict / Forced / Indentured Labor Flowchart

Vol. 2 Chpt. 24: Detention of Merchandise| Web Supplement (look for passcode in the Textbook at the beginning of the chapter).

  • Chart 23: Detention of Merchandise Phase Timeline

Vol. 2 Chpt. 25: Protests | Web Supplement (look for passcode in the Textbook at the beginning of the chapter).

Vol. 2 Chpt. 26: Rulings | Web Supplement (look for passcode in the Textbook at the beginning of the chapter).

Vol. 2 Chpt. 27: Electronic Entry Filing | Web Supplement (look for passcode in the Textbook at the beginning of the chapter).

Vol. 2 Chpt. 28: Automated Broker Interface | Web Supplement (look for passcode in the Textbook at the beginning of the chapter).

Vol. 2 Chpt. 29: Remote Location Filing | Web Supplement (look for passcode in the Textbook at the beginning of the chapter).

  • Chart 23: Detention of Merchandise Phase Timeline

Vol. 2 Chpt. 30: Automated Commercial Environment (ACE)| Web Supplement (look for passcode in the Textbook at the beginning of the chapter).

Vol. 2 Chpt. 31: Line Release| Web Supplement (look for passcode in the Textbook at the beginning of the chapter).

Vol. 2 Chpt. 32: Commonly Tested Forms | Web Supplement (look for passcode in the Textbook at the beginning of the chapter).

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