19 CFR § 111.38 - False representation to procure employment.

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identifier: "/us/cfr/t19/s111.38"
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title: "19 CFR § 111.38 - False representation to procure employment."
title_number: 19
title_name: "Customs Duties"
section_number: "111.38"
section_name: "False representation to procure employment."
chapter_name: "U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY; DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY"
part_number: "111"
part_name: "CUSTOMS BROKERS"
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currency: "2026-03-24"
last_updated: "2026-03-24"
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authority: "19 U.S.C. 66, 1202 (General Note 3(i), Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States), 1624; 1641."
regulatory_source: "T.D. 00-17, 65 FR 13891, Mar. 15, 2000, unless otherwise noted."
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# 111.38 False representation to procure employment.

A broker must not knowingly use false or misleading representations to procure employment in any customs matter. In addition, a broker must not represent to a client or prospective client that he can obtain any favors from the Department of Homeland Security or any representative of the Department of Homeland Security.