At the conclusion of the 2024-to-2027 triennial reporting period, Joe Slacker, a licensed customs broker and part-time college student, completed eight hours of accredited continuing broker education and two semesters of supply chain management college coursework. As a customs broker he was required to complete 20 hours of qualifying continuing broker education. Mr. Slacker submitted a triennial status report, but he failed to report or certify compliance with the continuing broker education requirement. What must Mr. Slacker do to rectify his non-compliance and maintain his license? (2025 October No.18 – Broker Compliance)
A) Submit a corrected status report certifying the eight continuing broker education hours completed during the triennial period within 30 calendar days of the issuance of CBP’s notice of failure to report and certify compliance.
B) Request a waiver under 19 CFR 111 from completing the remaining 12 qualifying continuing education credit hours as Mr. Slacker completed more than 12 hours of supply chain management coursework at the collect he attended.
C) Complete the required number of qualifying continuing broker education credits and submit a corrected status report within 30 calendar days of the issuance of CBP’s notice of failure to report and certify compliance.
D) Retake and pass the Customs Broker License Exam within 120 calendar days of CBP’s notice of failure to report and certify compliance.
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The Answer is: C
Citation: 19 CFR 111.104
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