ABC Brokers would like to authorize 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 is a correct statement related to signing customs 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. Joe can sign the customs documents, but ABC Brokers, upon request from CBP, must be able to furnish proof of the existence of the power of attorney.
E. Joe can sign the documents, but 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)(1)
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