Hundreds of CHB Licenses Listed as Revoked for Failure to File 2021 Triennial Report, Fee
CBP plans to revoke hundreds of customs brokers' licenses by operation of law, without prejudice, for failure to file the 2021 triennial status report and applicable fee, it said in a notice. CBP’s list includes the broker name (individual or company), license number and port name associated with the licenses being revoked.
Report and Fee Must Be Filed Every Three Years
19 CFR 111.30(d)(1) requires licensed brokers to file a status report with CBP in February of each third year, accompanied by a fee prescribed in 19 CFR 111.96(d) (currently $100).
Failure to File Report, Fee Can Lead to Suspension, Revocation of License
According to 19 CFR 111.30(d)(4), if a broker fails to file the triennial status report by March 1 of the reporting year, the broker's license is suspended by operation of law on that date. By March 31 of the reporting year, the port director will transmit written notice of the suspension to the broker by certified mail, return receipt requested, at the address reflected in CBP records.
If the broker files the required report and pays the required fee within 60 calendar days of the date of the notice of suspension, the license will be reinstated. If the broker doesn't file the required report within that 60-day period, the broker's license is revoked by operation of law, without prejudice to the filing of an application for a new license.