ABC Brokers has authorized its unlicensed employee, Joe, to sign Customs documents on its behalf, and has executed a valid Power of Attorney for this purpose. Which of the following correctly reflects Joe’s legal authority to sign documents?
A) Joe is unlicensed, and even with a valid Power of Attorney, he cannot sign Customs documents.
B) Joe can sign Customs documents without a valid Power of Attorney.
C) ABC Brokers cannot execute a valid Power of Attorney because Joe is unlicensed, and therefore, cannot sign customs documents.
D) ABC Brokers, upon request from Customs, must furnish proof of the existence of the Power of Attorney so that Joe can sign legally for ABC Brokers.
E) Joe is required to file the Power of Attorney with the port director.
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The Answer is: D
Citation: 19 CFR 111.2(a)(2)(ii)(A)(l).
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