tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2122186347905659525.post2500170354720809353..comments2023-04-13T05:11:29.326-04:00Comments on Boskage Trade News: Customs Broker Exam Pass Rate - 20.6%Boskage Staffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02772758454733202266noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2122186347905659525.post-6706334116533869572010-02-02T18:18:13.933-05:002010-02-02T18:18:13.933-05:00I passed the April 2008 exam. Submitted my applic...I passed the April 2008 exam. Submitted my application in October of 2008. Was contacted by Customs for an inter view January 25, 2010. They said I will probably need to wait another month for that to process. I'm hoping its sooner.<br /><br />Has anyone been denied a license? <br /><br />What are grounds for denial after your interview??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2122186347905659525.post-63899233367816586352009-03-11T22:55:00.000-04:002009-03-11T22:55:00.000-04:00Can anyone comment on what the timeline or process...Can anyone comment on what the timeline or process that CBP will perform that will give some hint as to where they are in the reviewing process after a person has submitted their application for their Customs Broker License? Also can anyone comment for the port of New York/New Jersey?<BR/><BR/>Seems as though NY/NJ are taking really longer than usual.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2122186347905659525.post-29251047189662423282009-03-10T16:28:00.000-04:002009-03-10T16:28:00.000-04:00Has anyone who passed the April 08 exam been conta...Has anyone who passed the April 08 exam been contacted for their interview yet ?? I handed in my application on May 13th, 2008 and still have not heard from the office of investigations... It's a bit frustrating because there is not much I can do other than speak to my port's broker relations office... I filed for my license in the port of Newark.city4601https://www.blogger.com/profile/08743813834087893916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2122186347905659525.post-50575430167923332192008-08-03T17:21:00.000-04:002008-08-03T17:21:00.000-04:00Wizard to "Applied for License"What I've heard fro...Wizard to "Applied for License"<BR/><BR/>What I've heard from other ports is that it may take up to a year for you to see that license. Hopefully, someone from the NY area will respond to you with more specific information.Karinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06496809282669369917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2122186347905659525.post-45668520168037382102008-08-03T00:25:00.000-04:002008-08-03T00:25:00.000-04:00I applied for license about 2 months ago. how long...I applied for license about 2 months ago. how long does the process take at the port of ny? is there anything i can do to speed up the process?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2122186347905659525.post-41648842891023986102008-07-08T00:12:00.000-04:002008-07-08T00:12:00.000-04:00Comment to RobbI hope others who have been through...Comment to Robb<BR/>I hope others who have been through this process more recently will respond to you too. They'll ask some basic questions about your jobs, residences, references and drug usage. Depending on who does your interview, they may or may not be looking for information that they do not directly ask you. For example, when you give them your home address, they may go talk to all of the people who live around you. You may not have provided the agent with the names of your neighbors, but that doesn't mean they won't go talk to them. Be calm and honest. Remember, lying is grounds for not getting your license or having it revoked! I sat through an interview with and agent an employee who had passed the exam. The agent was very straightforward in his questions. Just the basics and no surprises. He ended up being more interested in getting information on our company and looking around than he was in talking to my employee about her license. Just be honest and don't worry; the hardest part is behind you!Karinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06496809282669369917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2122186347905659525.post-14205538907263908542008-07-01T18:25:00.000-04:002008-07-01T18:25:00.000-04:00Wizard,I received a call from CBP today wanting to...Wizard,<BR/><BR/>I received a call from CBP today wanting to set up an "interview" for my brokers license. Any idea what questions they will ask or what it will be about?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2122186347905659525.post-6398551552899493682008-06-06T14:30:00.000-04:002008-06-06T14:30:00.000-04:00Annonymous -You definitely need the Required Testi...Annonymous -<BR/><BR/>You definitely need the Required Testing Material, which is what the government tests you on. You can't pass without this.<BR/><BR/>I also strongly suggest you pick up a preparation course. All our listed courses contain the same curriculum and materials; the only question is if you want printed books, online access or both.<BR/><BR/>Click the banner on the right side of the screen for more information about the Required Testing Material and our Preparation Courses.Boskage Staffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02772758454733202266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2122186347905659525.post-45677178957963392732008-06-04T00:17:00.000-04:002008-06-04T00:17:00.000-04:00I want to take the Oct exam and with no experience...I want to take the Oct exam and with no experience. What study material should I use to past the exam.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2122186347905659525.post-54055120972655220502008-06-03T22:00:00.000-04:002008-06-03T22:00:00.000-04:00Comment to Tere The only way to pass the exam at t...Comment to Tere <BR/><BR/>The only way to pass the exam at this point is to file an appeal in compliance with all of the requirements. File an appeal and start studying for the next test. That's probably not the answer you wanted to hear, but we wouldn't want you to be disappointed or waste time waiting on CBP to announce they were allowing another answer. Filing an appeal or taking the test again are the only options after the results are posted. It's better to file the best appeal(s) you can and continue to study. The Wizard doesn't know how many you missed, but if you are two or three short of passing, you should be able to come up with some great arguments for an appeal. Take a look at some of the comments here and on the blog posted around April 8. Good luck!Karinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06496809282669369917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2122186347905659525.post-23000331405392663422008-06-03T13:02:00.000-04:002008-06-03T13:02:00.000-04:00Any chance that Customs will change their answers ...Any chance that Customs will change their answers or throw out questions after they have sent out the results letters?terehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02629464205922905576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2122186347905659525.post-74028891931203426912008-05-21T12:45:00.000-04:002008-05-21T12:45:00.000-04:00Comment - Exam Protest ContentsThank you to all of...Comment - Exam Protest Contents<BR/><BR/>Thank you to all of the bloggers who have submitted various questions and potential arguments for protests. There may be postings in this blog that will help you in writing your protest. As stated in the blog disclaimer on the main page, the information posted is not to be considered legal advice. Remember to prepare your own protest using your own words and any legal support you find in the CBP Regulations, HTSUS and other CBP resources. The protest should include all of the required information listed by CBP and be written using the professional demeanor expected from a potential licensed broker. Consider having someone you work with or a friend review your letter for spelling and grammar errors before submitting it. View the link below containing the information CBP requires for submitting a protest. Good luck to everyone!<BR/><BR/>http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/trade/trade_programs/broker/broker_exam/how_to_appeal.xmlKarinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06496809282669369917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2122186347905659525.post-9305716458370082102008-05-21T12:31:00.000-04:002008-05-21T12:31:00.000-04:00I don't think the argument for "SALSA" not being a...I don't think the argument for "SALSA" not being an English word will work. The Dictionary definition is: sal·sa (säls)<BR/>n.<BR/>1. A spicy sauce of chopped, usually uncooked vegetables or fruit, especially tomatoes, onions, and chili peppers, used as a condiment.<BR/>2. Music A popular form of Latin-American dance music, characterized by Afro-Caribbean rhythms, Cuban big-band dance melodies, and elements of jazz and rock.<BR/><BR/> Thesaurus definition is: Noun 1. salsa - spicy sauce of tomatoes and onions and chili peppers to accompany Mexican foods condiment - a preparation (a sauce or relish or spice) to enhance flavor or enjoyment; "mustard and ketchup are condiments" . <BR/><BR/>I would persue the argument that the HQ Binding Rulings are not part of the reference materials for the exam, so the question should be credited as the examinee would not have the necessary information to obtain the answer that CBP states is correct.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2122186347905659525.post-595857934554482972008-05-21T03:33:00.000-04:002008-05-21T03:33:00.000-04:00When does everyones official answer keys get maile...When does everyones official answer keys get mailed out? Was wondering since I heard we have to send it in with our protests.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2122186347905659525.post-3687317751775380142008-05-20T19:40:00.000-04:002008-05-20T19:40:00.000-04:00Possible Protest for Question 3: "When one of the...Possible Protest for Question 3: "When one of the units of quantity is underlined for merchandise found in chapters 50 through 63 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, the______"<BR/> <BR/>C. underlined quantity is the only reporting quantity that is required to be reported<BR/>This is ALSO a correct answer because the question asks: WHEN ONE OF THE UNITS OF QUANTITY IS UNDERLINED. Argument: The question very specifically refers ONLY to the unit of quantity that is UNDERLINED. If a unit of quantity IS underlined, then it IS the ONLY REPORTING QUANTITY that is REQUIRED to be REPORTED! Answer C is a valid and true response to the question, because the question ONLY asks about the underlined quantity, period, and it is the UNDERLINED quantity that is required to be reported!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2122186347905659525.post-34425309466478904652008-05-20T17:53:00.000-04:002008-05-20T17:53:00.000-04:00wizardis this a good protestQuestion 44, which rea...wizard<BR/>is this a good protest<BR/>Question 44, which read as follows:<BR/><BR/>What is the CLASSIFICATION of the salsa? <BR/><BR/>2002.90.8050<BR/>2005.91.9700<BR/>2103.20.4020<BR/>2103.90.9051<BR/>2103.90.9091<BR/><BR/><BR/>1. Country of Origin: Mexico<BR/> Salsa: Ingredients - Tomato puree, <BR/> peppers (jalapeno, ancho, cascabel), vinegar,<BR/> onions, garlic, salt, cottonseed oil, bay leaves, <BR/> and spices. 10000 pieces 0.35 USD $3500<BR/> PN: HOTSAUCEFI<BR/> One pound jar<BR/><BR/>The answer sheet states C Chapter 21 ; HQ Ruling 964502. <BR/>I have reviewed both sections and chapter note and I did not see anything referring to salsa. <BR/>According to CFR 141.87(d) - invoice is to be in English hence the word "salsa" in the dictionary relates to dance and not "sauce". This word is a "Spanish" word for the English word for sauce. For this reason the word and/or invoice is not expectable, therefore you would continue the classification based upon the ingredients which the percentage of ingredients are not broken out, in this opinion would be classified as E 2103.90.9091 or the question should be eliminated based on the above reg.<BR/>As you see the ingredients are not broken out so there no way i can use gri 1 2(a)(b). 3(a)(b) so I would have to use 3(c) which would be 2103909091.<BR/>Also I will have to question the way the preparer came to his answer.<BR/>Here are the reference’s Custom states the information for the exam will be written from.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2122186347905659525.post-70759179748033557902008-05-20T09:43:00.000-04:002008-05-20T09:43:00.000-04:00Comment to Question 62A helpful blogger posted an ...Comment to Question 62<BR/><BR/>A helpful blogger posted an explanation for Question 62 in the other article that was posted on April 8. Check out that explanation. Absent that information, the Wizard would have made the argument that the Indian fabric might disqualify the goods since GN 29(n) 62/12 requires a change to subheadings 6203.31 through 6203.33 from any other chapter except headings 5204 through 5212. The cotton fabric from India is classified under 5208 - 5209 which means it didn't make the tariff shift. Don't gamble on getting this one approved. Scan this blog and the one from April 8 to see if you can come up with another question or two to protest. If you file three good ones, your chances of getting one approved might be better.Karinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06496809282669369917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2122186347905659525.post-1484780571766183032008-05-20T09:32:00.000-04:002008-05-20T09:32:00.000-04:00Comment - Question 44For a protest, one could argu...Comment - Question 44<BR/><BR/>For a protest, one could argue Answers C, D and E could be correct. Should the salsa be considered “other tomato sauces”, a “tomato-based” preparation for sauces or other sauces? Without additional resources such as CROSS Rulings and the Explanatory Notes, it is very difficult to determine an accurate answer.Karinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06496809282669369917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2122186347905659525.post-32787948276483181742008-05-19T15:19:00.000-04:002008-05-19T15:19:00.000-04:00Wizard I am disputing. I need just 1. I came up wi...Wizard I am disputing. I need just 1. I came up with A for62. Do you think I have a chance in disputing this oneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2122186347905659525.post-33124791067286674602008-05-17T10:55:00.000-04:002008-05-17T10:55:00.000-04:00So for Question #44, if you throw out the answer C...So for Question #44, if you throw out the answer Customs gave would D be the best answer without the ruling?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2122186347905659525.post-43046480975638021382008-05-17T00:09:00.000-04:002008-05-17T00:09:00.000-04:00Comment to "Needs 2 Questions"You might stand a ch...Comment to "Needs 2 Questions"<BR/><BR/>You might stand a chance with 40, 44, 45 and 61. Protest them, hope for the best, but continue to study for the next exam. While many people do pass based on protests, many more count on them and are disappointed. The Wizard could argue with a fence post, so some of the arguments might be a little "off the wall". Take a look and see if you can come up with some additional information that will make your appeal a "winner". When you receive a response, please post and let us know how you did!<BR/><BR/>Q40: A possible argument for allowing both A and B to be correct answers is the lack of information provided in both answer selections. <BR/><BR/>Q44: Ruling HQ 964502 provides a detailed explanation of how to classify this product; however, examinees do not have access to these rulings in the exam room. <BR/><BR/>Using the ruling itself as an example and some of the specific language of the ruling might add some weight to the protest. The argument could be made that the examinee did not have enough information available to make the correct decision. <BR/><BR/>45: Answer A appears to be the best answer since the commercial invoice provided states that the goods are not subject to antidumping or countervailing duties. In a real transaction, the invoice would be reviewed for accuracy and anything that appears to be questionable would be researched. This demonstrates reasonable care by the broker. A statement concerning “antidumping” on a commercial invoice would be a red flag to a conscientious broker. Consulting one of several sources available, the broker would find that at the time of the April 2008 exam, frozen shrimp from Vietnam were subject to an antidumping case (A552-080). Be sure to cite some credible sources that show antidumping for the shrimp.<BR/><BR/>Q61: The fabric was knit in China, cut and sewn in Singapore. The goods did change from silk fabric (CH50) knit in China to the pullover (CH61). The goods appear to meet the tariff shift required by GN 25(o) 61/59; “a change to 6109 through 6111 from any other chapter…. provided the good has cut (or knit to shape) and sewn or assembled in Singapore…. These goods were cut and sewn in Singapore and appear to meet the tariff shift requirements, so Answer A should be incorrect. <BR/><BR/>Since the goods make the tariff shift, they should be considered country of origin Singapore which eliminates Answer B ; however, the goods were cut and sewn in Singapore. We are not provided with information that the goods were “knit to shape” in Singapore. Therefore, there does not appear to be a correct answer.Karinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06496809282669369917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2122186347905659525.post-58595431823429062862008-05-16T17:49:00.000-04:002008-05-16T17:49:00.000-04:00Need 2. I need two question. If anyone wants to sh...Need 2. I need two question. If anyone wants to share there reasoning for protesting feel free. I think the following question are protestable.12(a)16(d)39(b)40(b)44(e)45(b)50(d)57(e)59 (c)61(b)62(a).Ok seriously.12 39 40 44 45 62. what i listed above were other question I missed. If anyone can help me reasoning I willing to listen. Wizard what do u thinkAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2122186347905659525.post-5657192960204223772008-05-16T17:42:00.000-04:002008-05-16T17:42:00.000-04:00I have been told that customs sometime throws out ...I have been told that customs sometime throws out questions after the send out the resaults. I know a broker that when he recieve his results he had missed it by 4 question. Wile preparing his protest, customs through out 3 of those questions and he protested 1 and thats how he passed the test.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2122186347905659525.post-3234900229590588492008-05-16T11:17:00.000-04:002008-05-16T11:17:00.000-04:00Comment to "Protest Credit"Only the people who pro...Comment to "Protest Credit"<BR/><BR/>Only the people who protest questions will be given credit if CBP decides their protest has merit. Let's look at an example. <BR/><BR/>John Doe protests Question 1 because CBP stated the answer was "A" and he argued that "B" was a better answer. CBP agreed with his argument and grants him credit. CBP would not automatically give everyone credit. Each person must file their own protest with CBP in order to obtain credit.Karinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06496809282669369917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2122186347905659525.post-78245695532951256722008-05-15T16:28:00.000-04:002008-05-15T16:28:00.000-04:00If protest is acceptable, all other people who too...If protest is acceptable, all other people who took a test will get corrected or only person who protest will get an approve?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com