[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 19, Volume 1]

[Revised as of April 1, 2005]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 19CFR111.14]



[Page 511-512]

 

                        TITLE 19--CUSTOMS DUTIES

 

   CHAPTER I--BUREAU OF CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, DEPARTMENT OF 

              HOMELAND SECURITY; DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

 

PART 111_CUSTOMS BROKERS--Table of Contents

 

             Subpart B_Procedure To Obtain License or Permit

 

Sec.  111.14  Investigation of the license applicant.



    (a) Referral of application for investigation. The port director 

will immediately refer an application for an individual, partnership, 

association, or corporation license to the special agent in charge or 

other entity designated by Headquarters for investigation and report.

    (b) Scope of investigation. An investigation under this section will 

ascertain facts relevant to the question of whether the applicant is 

qualified and will cover, but need not be limited to:

    (1) The accuracy of the statements made in the application;

    (2) The business integrity of the applicant; and

    (3) When the applicant is an individual (including a member of a 

partnership or an officer of an association or corporation), the 

character and reputation of the applicant.

    (c) Referral to Headquarters. The port director will forward the 

originals of the application and the report of investigation to the 

Assistant Commissioner. The port director will also submit his 

recommendation for action on the application.



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    (d) Additional investigation or inquiry. The Assistant Commissioner 

may require further investigation to be conducted if additional facts 

are deemed necessary to pass upon the application. The Assistant 

Commissioner may also require the applicant (or in the case of a 

partnership, association, or corporation, one or more of its members or 

officers) to appear in person before him or before one or more 

representatives of the Assistant Commissioner for the purpose of 

undergoing further written or oral inquiry into the applicant's 

qualifications for a license.