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National permit and unlicensed persons
Who needs a national permit, how to apply and appeal a denial, and the limits on dealing with unlicensed persons and freight forwarders.
Governing text: 19 CFR §§ 111.19, 111.36
Rules to know
- A national permit is required to transact customs business throughout the customs territory.
- A denied applicant has 60 calendar days to seek review by the Executive Assistant Commissioner, then 60 more to appeal to the Court of International Trade.
- A broker must execute its power of attorney directly with the importer of record, not through a freight forwarder.
Free sample questions
What does a national permit allow a broker to do?19 CFR 111.19(a)
A broker is employed for customs business by an unlicensed person who is not the actual importer. Absent a written waiver or a delivered duty-paid purchase, what must the broker transmit to the actual importer?19 CFR 111.36(a)
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