CBP published a final rule creating mandatory requirements – 19 CFR 111.102 among many other updates – for licensed customs brokers to continuously educate themselves. This rule kicks in July 24, 2023, with certification via triennial status report starting 2027. Standard is 36 credit hours every three years pursuant to 19 CFR 111.102(b). Failure to continuously educate oneself results in suspension and then revocation of the license.
For many brokers it is will not be an issue, because they do that anyway. Many folks who are not brokers still take interest in the field. We cannot help but notice the curiosity of the mind narrative via subscribers to our social media channels: YouTube, Vimeo, Twitter, Facebook.
In the coming months, CBP will be working out the details regarding the bureaucracy. We also expect to see a flurry of educational venues that would seek qualifications. For now, please read the final rule: 88 FR 41224 (June 23, 2023)
With the integration of AI, how valuable ap licensed customs broker would be in the next 3 years? If a software can determine admissibility and valuation of an import shipment, What would be the role of a customs broker?
Good point. So if one thinks of AI as algorithms run on computers utilizing available data, who, and more importantly how, will be bringing the original data for AI to determine the said admissibility and valuation? Probably the importer with the help of licensed customs broker.