Lamont has recently left the service of the U.S. Government and is now a licensed Customs broker. Because of his past affiliation, Lamont wants to ensure he does not have any conflict of interest problems. Which ONE of the following instances would be considered a conflict of interest?
A) Lamont files an entry for a relative.
B) Lamont represents a client in front of the Treasury Department on a matter in which he has no knowledge from his previous employment.
C) Lamont pays a finder’s fee to an individual for assisting in client development.
D) Lamont files entries for Abe’s Television and occasionally imports televisions on his own behalf without Abe’s knowledge.
E) Lamont files an entry for a co-worker.
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The Answer is: D
Citation: 19 CFR 111.31
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