12. A customs broker receives payment for duties from a client after the due date. The payment did not include payment for the broker’s services. What must the broker do? (2025 April No.12 – Broker Compliance)
A) Return the payment to the client within 5 working days of receipt and file a formal complaint with CBP.
B) Advise the client that the duty payment will not be transmitted to CBP until the payment for the broker’s services is received.
C) Transmit the duty payment to CBP within 5 working days of receipt by the broker.
D) Deduct their service fee from the amount of the payment, transmit the remaining
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The Answer is: C
Citation: 19 CFR 111.29(a)
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