CBP Exam 5 Question With Comprehensive Answers.

Stereotype - correct answer Broad generalization about an individual or groups of people Prejudice - correct answer A judgment or opinion formed before the facts are known, usually involving negative or unfavorable thoughts about groups of people Discrimination - correct answer Action based on prejudiced thought When observing a traveler's vehicle, what are 4 things to look for? - correct answer 1. Is vehicle "too" clean? 2. Are there signs of modifications? (Rim that does not match others, fingerprints on rim or tire, new screws) 3. Does the personalization match the traveler? 4. Is there a lack of interior personalization? What should you look for when observing a traveler's hands and feet? - correct answer -Sweaty/shaky hands -Clutching of objects -Shuffling of feet -Backward movements *Always make sure to control a traveler's hands* Why is a traveler's dress/attire important? - correct answer Should be consistent with climate/reasons for travel To effectively target, an officer must do what three things? - correct answer 1. Review threat assessments 2. Become familiar with smuggling trends 3. Become familiar with concealment trends What should you look for when observing a traveler's luggage? - correct answer Does it match the climate that they are going to/coming from? Does it match their reason for travel (business attire for business, swimsuit for beach/vacation, etc)? When requesting documents from a traveler, what should you look for as a traveler hands them to you? - correct answer Sweaty or shaky hands What are some typical deceptive behaviors? - correct answer -Answering question with question -Selective memory -Non-answers What does the Harmonized Tariff Schedule do? - correct answer Establishes an organized listing of goods and their duty rates Hierarchical structure of HTSUS numbers - correct answer First 2 digits - Chapter ***First 4 digits - Heading number*** Last 2 digits - Statistical suffix ***All 10 digits - Item number*** How many digits are in a complete HTSUS number? - correct answer 10 digits What do the first 2 digits in a HTSUS classification represent? - correct answer Chapter What is the purpose of the General Notes in the HTSUS? - correct answer General Notes explain how to assess duty on all merchandise entering the US What is the purpose of the last 2 digits in the HTSUS classification? - correct answer Used to gather trade data Ad Valorem duty - correct answer "According to value" (percentage of the value) Specific duty - correct answer Based on quantity of merchandise (amount per unit imported) Compound duty - correct answer Combination of ad valorem and specific duties For an item to be duty-free or eligible for reduced rate, it must be what 2 things? - correct answer 1. Made and purchased in the same GSP country 2. Originally from one of the countries covered by CBERA HTSUS Special Column Codes: A: CA: E: IL: MX: - correct answer A: GSP Countries CA: Canada E: CBERA countries IL: Israel MX: Mexico Articles returning from space are duty free. True or false? - correct answer True ***What determines the different rates of duty?*** - correct answer ***Country of origin and country of purchase*** The duty rates are set by Congress based on what? - correct answer International treaties and agreements What determines a traveler's residency status? - correct answer Intent at time of departure (remain abroad indefinitely, short-term travel, long-term contract work abroad) If a traveler declares that he/she never intended to return to the United States except for visits, what would their exemption/residency status be for CBP purposes? - correct answer Nonresident What should you NOT ask a U.S. citizen when they are returning from abroad? - correct answer If he/she voted in the U.S. elections while abroad For Title 19 purposes, a nonresident is an arriving traveler who either: (2 things) - correct answer 1. Never resided in one of the 50 states, D.C., or Puerto Rico 2. Previously resided in one of the locations above, but "abandoned" that residence What are the 3 common nonresident exemptions? - correct answer 1. Personal effects - 9804.00.20 2. Alcohol and tobacco - 9804.00.25 3. Gifts - 9804.00.30 How much alcohol and tobacco is exempted per nonresident adult under 9804.00.25? - correct answer 1 liter of alcohol, 200 cigarettes, 50 cigars Under the nonresident gift exemption 9804.00.30, what may the value be up to? How often can this exemption be claimed? How long must the nonresident intend to remain in the U.S. for? - correct answer $100; once every 6 months; at least 72 hours