Customs and Border Protection Border Patrol Agent (CBP BPA) Practice Exam

The Automated Commercial System (ACS) is designed to streamline the process of tracking and managing import entries. In the context of liquidating entries, the system automatically liquidates an entry if an entry summary is submitted. This liquidation process generally occurs after a specified period to allow for the necessary review and assessment of the imported goods.

The correct duration for the automatic liquidation of an entry summary in the ACS is 314 days. This timeframe encompasses the period during which customs may review the details of the entry to resolve any potential issues or discrepancies. After this period, if no adjustments or actions are taken regarding the entry summary, liquidation occurs automatically, finalizing the duties owed and the customs status of the imported items.

The other durations listed do not align with the established protocols of the ACS for liquidation. For instance, 30 days and 60 days would be too short of a timeframe for most entries, while 120 days, although more reasonable, still fails to meet the exact specification of 314 days as per customs regulations governing automated processes surrounding entry summaries.