A domestic express consignment operator that is also a licensed customs brokerage named Quick Logistics, LLC, acted as the importer of record in order to expedite its U.S. client’s, Medical House, Inc., entry of surgical equipment. In February 2012, Quick Logistics, LLC, had a new customer: A Cut Above the Rest, Corp., also a domestic medical and surgical equipment wholesaler. Which statement is CORRECT?
A. An express consignment operator that is also a licensed brokerage may not act as the importer of record.
B. Due to health concerns, all surgical and medical equipment may not be imported from the People’s Republic of China.
C. Quick Logistics, LLC, must disclose its importation of medical and surgical equipment prior to engaging in “Customs business” on behalf of A Cut Above the Rest, Corp.
D. Medical equipment may be classified in Chapter 4 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States.
E. A warehouse entry of surgical equipment is classified as Entry Type code 01 on the CBP Form 7501 “Entry Summary.”
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The Answer is: C
Citation: 19 CFR 111.31(c)
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