April 2005 - U.S. Customs and Border Protection Customs Broker License Examination

Sep 26, 2026

April 2005 U.S. Customs and Border Protection Customs Broker License Examination provides detailed directions for answering an 80-question test organized into five sections covering entry, classification scenarios, broker compliance, and general topics. It states a 75% minimum passing score, encourages answering every question because guessing has no penalty, and sets a total exam duration of 4 hours without section-by-section time limits. The booklet specifies permitted references and test administration rules, including calculator use and strict marking instructions. Sample section items include entry eligibility, manufacturer/shipper identification codes, and CBP Form 7501 requirements.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

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Pages32

Reading Time1 h 21 min

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Section 1 ENTRY

General Questions

Section 2

Section 3

Section 4

Section 5

Series 360 Test No. 581 April 2005 U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION Customs Broker License Examination DIRECTIONS-READ CAREFULLY This examination consists of 80 questions, which are organized into five sections. The minimum passing score is 75% . For each question choose the letter representing your answer (A, B, C, D, or E) and darken the corresponding space on your answer sheet. You are responsible for having the following references: - Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (2004) (USITC Publication 3653) (No Supplements) - Title 19, Code of Federal Regulations Revised as of April 1, 2004 (Parts 1-199) (Note: You may use other editions of these references. However, this examination is based on the April 1, 2004 Revision of 19 CFR, which does not reflect the organizational changes caused when the Customs Service became U.S. Customs and Border Protection [CBP] in March 2003) - Customs and Trade Automated Interface Requirements (CATAIR) 􀁸 Introduction 􀁸 Getting Started 􀁸 Requirements - Directives 􀁸 3510-004, Monetary Guidelines for Setting Bond Amounts 􀁸 3550-055, Instructions for Deriving Manufacturer/Shipper Identification Code 􀁸 3550-061, Instructions for Preparation of CBP Form 7501 􀁸 3550-067, Entry Summary Acceptance and Rejection Policy You may use a silent battery-operated calculator. Since there is no penalty for guessing, you should try to answer every question. Each question is designed to have a single best answer. This examination lasts 4 hours. Although there is a time limit for the entire examination, there is no time limit for each of the five sections. You may spend as much or as little time on each section as you need. When you finish, please give this booklet and your answer sheet to the test administrator. DO NOT MARK IN THIS BOOKLET AT ANY TIME. DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE UNTIL TOLD TO DO SO BY THE EXAMINER. GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE Customs Broker License Examination Section 1 Section 2 Section 3 Section 4 Section 5 ENTRY CLASSIFICATION SCENARIOS BROKER COMPLIANCE GENERAL Section 1 ENTRY 1. The importation of all of the following is prohibited, EXCEPT: A. White phosphorous matches B. Merchandise manufactured using convict labor C. A 2000-year-old coin stolen from the Iraqi National Museum collection in September 2004 D. Articles subject to the Toxic Substances Control Act E. Counterfeit US coins 2. Which is the correct manufacturer/shipper identification code for A. B.C. Exports located at 123 Examination Road in St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada? A. CAABCEXP123STJ B. XAABCEXP123STJ C. XCABCEXP123STJ D. XSABCEXP123STJ E. XWABCEXP123STJ 3. What is the manufacturer/shipper identification code for Brokerstuff S.A. de C.V. , ashipper, located at 53-9 Calle de la Aduana, Suite 777 in Hermosillo, Mexico? A. MXBROSTU539HER B. MXBROSA53-9HER C. MXBROSA777HER D. MXBSC777HER E. MXBROSA53HER 4. Which ONE of the following fields on a CBP Form 7501 will NOT be left blank when entering merchandise into the Customs territory for consumption from a Foreign Trade Zone? A. Exporting country B. Export date C. Import date D. Importing carrier E. Foreign port of lading 5. Which is NOT a valid mode of transportation code for block 20 of the CBP Form 7501? A. 11-Vessel, container B. 20-Rail, non-container C. 33-Pedestrian D. 50-Mail E. 51-Special Delivery mail 6. What is the DUTY on a 30,000 kg shipment of fresh spinach from Chile valued at $15,000 and qualifying as originating under the US-Chile Free Trade Agreement? A. $3,000 B. $2,820 C. $2,865 D. $2,910 E. FREE 7. A bond to ensure the exportation of merchandise may be cancelled by all of the following EXCEPT the A. Listing of the merchandise on the outward manifest B. Inspector’s certificate of lading C. Record of clearance of the vessel D. Production of a foreign landing certificate, if required by the port director

FAQs

How many questions are in the examination and what is the passing score?

The examination consists of 80 questions, and the minimum passing score is 75%.

What references are candidates responsible for using during the exam?

Candidates must have the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (2004), Title 19 Code of Federal Regulations revised as of April 1, 2004 (Parts 1-199), and Customs and Trade Automated Interface Requirements (CATAIR).

Are candidates penalized for guessing, and how should answers be recorded?

There is no penalty for guessing, so candidates should try to answer every question. Each question requires choosing one letter (A, B, C, D, or E) and darkening the corresponding space on the answer sheet.

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