April 2026 CBLE · Category I: Broker Compliance · Question 12 of 80
April 2026 CBLE, question 12
Which of the following statements regarding national permits is FALSE?
- A national permit is required for the purpose of transacting customs business throughout the customs territory of the United States.
- Individuals who obtain a passing grade on the Customs Broker License Examination may submit applications for a customs broker license and a national permit at the same time.
- Applicants who receive notification from the appropriate Executive Director, Office of Trade, CBP Headquarters that their national permit application has been denied may appeal the decision to the Court of International Trade directly, provided that the appeal action is commenced within 60 calendar days after the original denial date by the Executive Director.
- The individual broker who qualifies their business entity for a national permit is required to exercise responsible supervision and control over the activities conducted under that national permit.
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Official answer: C: Applicants who receive notification from the appropriate Executive Director, Office of Trade, CBP Headquarters that their national permit application has been denied may appeal the decision to the Court of International Trade directly, provided that the appeal action is commenced within 60 calendar days after the original denial date by the Executive Director.
Citation in CBP's key: 19 CFR 111.19