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Current as of January 02, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) General. Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (b) of this section, a broker must not knowingly and directly or indirectly:
(1) Accept employment to effect a Customs transaction as associate, correspondent, officer, employee, agent, or subagent from any person who is notoriously disreputable or whose broker license was revoked for any cause or is under suspension or was cancelled “with prejudice;”
(2) Assist in the furtherance of any customs business or transactions of any person described in paragraph (a)(1) of this section;
(3) Employ, or accept assistance in the furtherance of any customs business or transactions from, any person described in paragraph (a)(1) of this section, without the approval of the Assistant Commissioner (see § 111.79);
(4) Share fees with any person described in paragraph (a)(1) of this section; or
(5) Permit any person described in paragraph (a)(1) of this section to participate, directly or indirectly and whether through ownership or otherwise, in the promotion, control, or direction of the business of the broker.
(b) Client exception. Nothing in this section will prohibit a broker from transacting customs business on behalf of a bona fide importer or exporter who may be notoriously disreputable or whose broker license is under suspension or was cancelled “with prejudice” or revoked.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Code of Federal Regulations Title 19. Customs Duties § 19.111.42 Relations with person who is notoriously disreputable or whose license is under suspension, canceled “with prejudice,” or revoked - last updated January 02, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/cfr/title-19-customs-duties/cfr-sect-19-111-42/
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