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CBP Exam 5

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Stereotype
Broad generalization about an individual or groups of people
Prejudice
A judgment or opinion formed before the facts are known, usually involving negative or unfavorable thoughts about groups of people
Discrimination
Action based on prejudiced thought
When observing a traveler's vehicle, what are 4 things to look for?
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?
-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?
Should be consistent with climate/reasons for travel
To effectively target, an officer must do what three things?
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?
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?
Sweaty or shaky hands
What are some typical deceptive behaviors?
-Answering question with question
-Selective memory
-Non-answers
What does the Harmonized Tariff Schedule do?
Establishes an organized listing of goods and their duty rates
Hierarchical structure of HTSUS numbers
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?
10 digits
What do the first 2 digits in a HTSUS classification represent?
Chapter
What is the purpose of the General Notes in the HTSUS?
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?
Used to gather trade data
Ad Valorem duty
"According to value" (percentage of the value)
Specific duty
Based on quantity of merchandise (amount per unit imported)
Compound duty
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?
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:
A: GSP Countries
CA: Canada
E: CBERA countries
IL: Israel
MX: Mexico
Articles returning from space are duty free. True or false?
True
**What determines the different rates of duty?**
**Country of origin and country of purchase**
The duty rates are set by Congress based on what?
International treaties and agreements
What determines a traveler's residency status?
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?
Nonresident
What should you NOT ask a U.S. citizen when they are returning from abroad?
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)
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?
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?
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?
$100; once every 6 months; at least 72 hours
Nonresidents are entitled to free entry on automobiles and aircraft. True or false?
True
For nonresidents in transit through the United States, articles up to how much in value can accompany them?
$200
For an immigrant nonresident that is entering on their first entry, what exemption applies?
Tools of trade that were owned and used abroad
A returning resident is classified as a person who: (2 things)
1. Lives in U.S., D.C., or Puerto Rico
2. USC's who live in Guam, American Samoa, USVI, or CNMI
Does a returning resident have to be a U.S. citizen?
No
Are U.S. citizens always considered returning residents?
No; they could abandon their residency
For a traveler to be considered a returning resident, how long must they have been outside of the United States? They cannot have claimed any of the three exemptions in the past ____ days?
At least 48 hours; 30 days
Returning residents may claim up to how much in merchandise? How often can this exemption be used?
$800; once every 30 days
Returning residents from Insular Possessions may claim up to how much in merchandise?
$1,600
For travelers to be eligible for grouping, they must be: (3 things)
1. Returning residents
2. Living in same household
3. Related by blood, marriage, adoption
When coming directly from a CBERA country, how many liters of alcohol can a traveler have?
** 2 (1 must have been made in the CBERA country) **
A returning resident may be considered as a non-resident if he or she is: (3 things)
1. Temporarily working, studying, or living abroad
2. Entering the U.S. for only a short visit
3. Returning abroad after this visit
What is the Mailman Provision?
Merchandise can enter free of duty when a traveler is carrying a gift from one individual abroad to a person in the U.S. (the traveler is merely transporting the gift; 3 parties involved)
What is The Bone provision?
Granting a traveler an exemption on personal/household merchandise that does not exceed $200 in value
What is the merchandise exemption for U.S. diplomats?
9805.00.50 - they are paying "50%" or half of their salary
A crewmember may claim their resident/nonresident exemptions only if they: (2 things)
1. Are permanently leaving the employment of the international carrier
2. Have no intention of resuming employment with any international carrier
What are prohibited articles? What are common examples?
Goods that are forbidden by law to enter the commerce of the U.S.

-Products made from endangered species
-Crayons w/ lead
-Infant clothes made of flammable materials
-Child pornography
-Products from sanctioned countries
What are restricted articles? What are common examples?
Good that are imported into the commerce of the U.S. that require special licenses, permits, etc.

-Firearms (ATF)
-Automobiles (DOT, EPA) ****
-Hazardous materials
-Ivory more than 100 years old
What is detention in regard to an article?
Temporarily detaining an article to determine if it is admissible (no intent to transfer ownership to CBP)
What is seizure in regard to an article?
Taking possession of an article (intent to transfer ownership to CBP)
Caviar is prohibited. True or false?
True! Fish + Wildlife regulates caviar
What are sanctions?
Penalties that act to ensure compliance
What are Specially Designated Nationals (SDNs)?
Persons/companies with whom it is illegal for U.S. companies to do business with
A weapon is not considered a firearm if it is an _______
antique
What forms are required for firearms imports?
ATF 6's (all forms are BLUE)
What is CBP Form 4457?
Used for items previously possessed by an individual
Who administers and enforces economic and trade sanctions?
OFAC
Who is the patron saint of travel?
St. Christopher
What are the different types of monetary instruments?
1. US/foreign coins and currency
2. Traveler's checks
3. All negotiable instruments
4. Incomplete instruments signed, but with payee's name omitted
5. Securities/stocks
6. Checks made out to fictitious payee
7. Federal Reserve notes
What form must be completed by any person transporting over $10,000?
FinCen 105
When counting a traveler's money, how should you do it? (2 steps)
1. In front of traveler in private location
2. Another officer as witness (NEVER COUNT ALONE)
What is CBP Form 503?
Form given to traveler who is carrying a large amount of $
What are the 3 verification steps for the FinCen 105?
1. Be sure it is complete
2. Verify ID of traveler
3. Perform TECS-MOD queries
RING Steps for CDC
R: Recognize (potential public health threats)
I: Isolate (Items or people that may be public health threats)
N: Notify (supervisor and CDC)
G: Give Support (To CDC)
CDC's Ill Traveler Criteria (2 possibilities)
1. Fever AND one or more of listed conditions
2. Fever that has lasted for more than 48 hours

A + B = Call CDC
ALL travelers that are on the Public Health Lookout List should be held and CDC should be notified. True or false?
True
Isolation (CDC)
Separates sick people with a contagious disease from people who are not sick
Quarantine (CDC)
Separates and restricts the movement of people who were exposed to a contagious disease to see if they become sick
How long should you wash your hands with soap and warm water?
20 seconds
CBPO's should always give copies of x-rays back to the traveler and never hold onto them. True or false?
True
Turtles with shells shorter than what length are allowed as pets into the US?
Shorter than 4 inches
Is bushmeat allowed into the US?
No; it is prohibited
If a live animal is regulated, what is also regulated?
Any products that are created from the animal
What is the purpose of the Radiation Portal Monitor (RPM)?
To detect low levels of radiation
What kind of radiation do RPM's detect?
Gamma and neutron radiation
When should RPM detectors be opened by officers?
NEVER
If an RPM is covered with ice, what should be used to remove the ice?
A commercial de-icer
On a radiation alarm print out report, which reading is used to determine where the radiation occurs?
GammaLo
What are the MOM questions for a radiation alert?
Merchandise
Occupation
Medical treatments w/in 60 days
All radiation alerts should be referred to secondary. True or false?
True
Under what 2 conditions would a CBPO be unable to reset the RPM?
1. Blockage
2. Genuine instrument failure
What 2 types of radiation do Personal Radiation Detectors (PRD) detect?
1. Gamma
2. X-ray
What is the scan speed for a PRD search?
2-3 inches per second
What shape of scan should you use with the PRD on humans?
Inverted U
What are the 2 functions of the PRD?
1. Detect radiation
2. Tell us the level + locate the source
If your PRD alerted you to a radiation level of 9, what would you do?
Back up to a level 8 and set exclusion zone
What do you do when your PRD is in need of repair?
Send it to ILB
What are CBP officers required to do with the PRD?
Wear on front of duty belt and turn it on
How do you use your PRD to locate a source of radiation?
Orient towards target, lead w/ PRD (ALARA: As Low As Reasonably Achievable), systematic search pattern
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