Modernization of the Customs Brokers Examination

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• Document number: 2016-21935
• Type: Proposed Rule
• Published: September 14, 2016
• Comments close: November 14, 2016
• Agency: Homeland Security Department; U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Official abstract

This document proposes to update the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations concerning the customs broker's examination provisions. Specifically, this document proposes to transition to a computer automated customs broker examination, increase the examination fee to cover the increased cost of delivering the exam, and adjust the dates of the examination to account for the fiscal year transition period and payment schedule requirements.

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