Who is eligible to become a Licensed Customs Broker?

According to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, to obtain a broker’s license, an individual must:
  • Be a citizen of the United States on the date of submission of the license application and not an officer or employee of the United States Government;
  • Attain the age of 21 prior to the date of submission of the license application;
  • Be of good moral character; and
  • Hold a passing score on the broker’s exam of 75% or higher.
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