Exam 5
What can persons who legally visit a sanctioned country bring back?
$100 worth of personal merchandise up to once every 6 months
How many digits are in a complete HTS number?
10 digits
General note 3 (e) defines what?
7 articles that are exempt from classification and duty
What branch of CBP regulates most food products?
Agriculture
Describe proper response procedures to a gamma alert, per the directive
All alerts must be resolved. CBP LEP must determine if source of radiation is legitimate, All alerts in Primary will be referred to Secondary
Identify medical packets that should be referred to CDC
Any class A condition is listed ( isolate and provide face mask) Any class B condition (excluding Class B other) Belong to parolees or asylees Invalid medical exams such as: Medical exam expired, missing or incomplete medical documents
Describe the role of the personal radiation detector in CBP's radiation detection program
Assist CBP personnel in detecting and preventing illicit radioactive material from entering the US
Describe CBPs role as CDCs public health partner at ports of entry.
Assist CDC quarantine stations with recognizing certain ill travelers Notify CDC of potential public health threats Enforce CDC requirements on medical exams and regulated items Temporarily detain travelers/importers for further assessment Provide law enforcement if CDC quarantine station staff must board a plane or a quarantine or isolation order is issued
State the steps for verifying information on the FinCEN 105
Be sure that FinCEN 105 is complete Verify identification of the traveler Perform TECS-MOD queries
What is the purpose of executive Order 13224?
Blocks property and prohibits transactions with persons who commit, threaten to commit, or support terrorism
According to the CBP radiation detection SOP 2.4, what are CBP officers required to do with the PRD?
Carry it if issued, and must be worn in front on the duty belt and must be turned ON
What do the first two digits in the classification represent?
Chapter
Describe proper daily and weekly maintenance for the RPM
Check daily for obstructions and clean if necessary, ensure sensors are clean if necessary clean with a cotton swab moistened in clean water, wipe down detector panels occasionally, use damp cloth if dusty or muddy, Use commercial deicer solution for removal of snow and ice, and complete source checks weekly
What are the items from General note 3(e)?
Corpses Telecommunication transmissions professional documents articles returned from space Articles exported from the US which are returned within 45 days but never left the custody of the carrier Aircraft parts returned within 45 days which did not leave custody of carrier Residue of bulk cargo material
What determines the different rates of duty?
Country of origin and country of purchase
Identify the major components of the RPM
Detectors, Presence sensors, control box, computer software, and remote indicator panel
Identify the method for processing a firearms importation
Four steps: ATF 6 valid and approved ID valid TECS check Serial number and description match forms.
What locations of potential radiation sources are illustrated on an RPM printout?
Front and rear of vehicle on top section and then driver and passenger sides on bottom
What type of radiation does PRD detect?
Gamma and X-ray radiation
The duty rates are set by Congress based on what?
International treaties and agreements
Determine when to distribute CBP 503
Is given to travelers suspected to be carrying a large amount of currency or monetary instruments
This order expanded the Specially Designated Nationals (SDNs) list to include whom?
It created the new category Specially designated global terrorists
Some examples of common prohibited articles officer look for include
Ivory less than 100 years old, crayons containing lead, flammable baby clothes, etc
Common restricted articles officers look for include __________.
Ivory more than 100 years old, firearms, automobiles, hazardous materials
If your PRD alerted you to a radiation level of 9, what would you do?
Move back to until PRD reads 8, and stay at an 8 for no more than 3 minutes. Follow CBP radiation detection SOP directive
Who administers and enforces economic and trade sanctions?
OFAC
Distinguish the difference between observations, stereotypes, and discrimination.
Observations: based on what you actually see and hear, not on what you think you already know Stereotypes: A broad generalization about an individual or group of people. Discrimination: Action based on prejudiced thought.
List the atypical appearances and behaviors a CBP officer should observe
Physical appearance and attire National origins Quantity and quality of luggage or belongings Travel itineraries Reasons for traveling Occupations
Describe proper weekly maintenance of the PRD
Place PRD in a verification block with a check source and get reading of 4,5, or 6
Identify the purpose of the Radiation Portal Monitor and types of radiation it will detect
Purpose is to detect low levels of radiation, and it detects Gamma and Neutron radiation
Apply the 4 ring steps when encountering potential ill travelers
Recognize the ill traveler Isolate the ill traveler (at least 6 feet from others, provide face mask if coughing/sneezing or has a rash) Notify (if life threatening call EMS, alert supervisor, contact CDC) Give support (following instructions from supervisor and CDC)
Describe how to process a traveler with suspected prohibited or restricted merchandise
Refer to secondary, detain or seize merchandise
Define the concepts of "prohibited" and "restricted" merchandise
Restricted Items: Goods that are imported into the commerce of the US that require special licenses, permits, etc. Prohibited items: Goods that are forbidden by law to enter the commerce of the US
How would you define sanctions?
Sanctions are penalties specified or in the form of moral pressure, that act to ensure compliance or conformity
Identify typical deceptive behaviors
Selective memory Non-answers Tendency to qualify answers Indignation and hostility Answering questions with a question
What do you do when your PRD is in need of repair?
Send it back to ILB. We can only change batteries
How would you define seizure?
Taking possession of an article (transfer of ownership to CBP)
How would you define "detention"?
Temporarily detaining an article to determine if it is admissible.
What are the numbers on the PRD display actually telling us?
The dose rate received within a range going from 1-9
What are the two functions of the PRD?
They alert us to the presence and levels of radiation and locate sources
What is the purpose of the Radiation Portal Monitor (RPM)?
To detect low levels of radiation
What is the purpose of the General Notes in the HTSUS?
Used to explain how to assess duty on merchandise entering the US
What is the purpose of the last two digits in the classification?
Used to gather trade data
Name at least 2 ways CBP officers can protect themselves and others when encountering an ill traveler or a CDC regulated item.
Wash hands in warm soap and water for at least 15 seconds Limit contact with item Limit handling or opening of item Wear appropriate PPE Double-bag item, disinfect outside of bag Dispose of PPE and wash hands If package is leaking follow HazMat protocol
What are the rules used for finding an item in the index?
What is it called and what is it used for
Under what conditions would the officer be unable to reset the system?
When sensor is blocked, or a genuine instrument failure
How do you use your PRD to locate a source of radiation?
With Detector toward the target, lead with PRD using a slow systematic search pattern (grid and crosshair for vehicles/containers, and inverted U for person. Going at approximately 2-3 inches per second)
Can you initiate SIN procedures on a level 2 alert?
Yes, SIN can be initiated at any level if circumstances warrant
What are two reasons a primary officer would reset the RPM?
after an alert, and after a failure
What types of radiation does the RPM detect?
gamma and neutron
Determine when CDC regulated items should be referred to secondary
if a live animal does not meet entry requirements If there is no proof that an item is not infectious If there is missing or suspicious required paperwork
Describe proper daily operation of the PRD
issued, officer SHALL wear in the on position with detector portion facing forward
Does a returning resident have to be a US citizen?
no, can include LPR
Are US citizens always considered returning residents?
no, could have abandoned residency
Recognize at least 3 potential health threats at US ports of entry.
people who meet CDC ill traveler criteria or are on public health lookouts Invalid medical packets or medical packets with Class A or B conditions CDC-regulated items (sick or dead CDC-regulated animals or items without appropriate paperwork)
Articles that can never enter the US are called what?
prohibited articles
Articles that require special licenses or permits are known as __________.
restricted articles
