Mr. Jones, a buying agent with power of attorney for importer American Widgets, employs licensed customs broker Ms. Smith for the transaction of customs business and Speedy Freight Forwarder for the transportation of merchandise on behalf of American Widgets. Mr. Jones does not have a customs broker license. American Widgets’ imported merchandise was not purchased on a delivered duty-paid basis. Ms. Smith executed a power of attorney directly with American Widgets. Of the following choices, what additional action must Ms. Smith take for billing purposes? (2025 October No.20 – Broker Compliance)
A) Ms. Smith must transmit either a copy of her bill for services rendered or a copy of the entry to American Widgets, unless American Widgets waives transmittal.
B) Ms. Smith must pay a finder’s fee to Mr. Jones for the referral of American Widgets’ customs business.
C) Ms. Smith must execute a power of attorney directly with Speedy Freight Forwarder.
D) Ms. Smith must transmit directly to Speedy Freight Forwarder a copy of the brokerage charges. Category II – Practical Exercise NOTE: As in the real world where client documents may contain errors, the practical exercise documents may contain errors. Examinees should review the documentation carefully and identify any errors. Any errors in the documentation should be taken into account when selecting an answer FACTS: Baltimore Quick Printers of Baltimore, Maryland (BQ Printers) ordered a Luxemburg Digital Press (press) from manufacturer Stampa Fabbrica of Genoa, Italy (Stampa), an unrelated party. The contract price for the machine is $80,000.
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The Answer is: A
Citation: 19 CFR 111.36(a)
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