PROFESSIONAL REGULATORY BOARD FOR CUSTOMS BROKERS - SPECIAL PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE EXAMINATION PROGRAM

Sep 26, 2026

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Special Professional Licensure Examination Program for Customs Brokers covers the schedule for June 6 and 7, 2025, detailing date and time blocks and percentage weightings across required subjects. The program outlines general instructions for examinees, including required original documents, admission notice issuance, acceptable stationery and BLACK-ink pens, and required calculator restrictions with reference to specific commission guidance. It specifies items strictly prohibited in examination premises, health and safety protocols, and open-book rules limited to Tariff Classification using permitted AHTN 2022 materials.

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General Instructions

Filling-out of Forms

Prohibited Items and Examination Conduct

Tariff Classification and AHTN 2022 Rules

# PROFESSIONAL REGULATORY BOARD FOR CUSTOMS BROKERS SPECIAL PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE EXAMINATION PROGRAM OF THECUSTOMS BROKERS LICENSURE EXAMINATIONON JUNE 6 AND 7,2025 DATE AND TIMEWEIGHTFRIDAY,JUNE 6,2025 SUBJECTS 7:00 A.M.-7:45 A.M ## GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS AND FILLING-OUT OF FORMS 8:00 A.M.-11:00 A.M.CUSTOMS LAWS,RULES,REGULATIONS,ETHICS AND CUSTOMS BROKERPRACTICES25% 1:00 P.M.-4:00 P.M.CUSTOMS DOCUMENTATIONS,CLEARANCE AND PROCEDURES25% SATURDAY,JUNE 7.2025 8:00 A.M.-11:00 A.M.TARIFF LAWS,RULES,REGULATIONSAND INTERNATIONAL TRADE25% 1:00 P.M.-1:40 P.M.TARIFF CLASSIFICATION 25% 1:40 P.M.-4:00 P.MPRACTICAL COMPUTATIONS TOTAL 100% ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ ## GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS: 1.The NOTICE OF ADMISSION will be issued at the MWO/Embassy or testing centers. 2.Please bring original documents with you for final evaluation and four(4)pieces passport sizepictures with name tag. 3.Bring the following on examination day: a.Two(2)or more pencils(No.1 or 2) b.Ballpens with BLACK ink only c.One piece long brown envelope d.One piece long transparent/plastic envelope e.NON-PROGRAMMABLE CALCULATORS(Please refer to CommissionResolution No.1809-2024 or the “Updated list of Non-Programmable CalculatorsAllowed to be used in the Licensures Examinations”) NOTE:ONLY ONE CALCULATOR SHALL BE ALLOWED INSIDE THE EXAMINATION ROOM.CALCULATORS SHALL BE INSPECTED AND HAVE TO BE RESET BEFORE THE START OFTHE EXAMINATION. 4.The following items are strictly PROHIBITED inside the examination premises/rooms. 4.1.1.Books,notes,review materials,and other printed materials containing codeddata/information/formula. 4.1.2.PROGRAMMABLE CALCULATORS or calculators with embedded functionsespecially CASIO FX991ES and CASIO FX-991ES plus 4.1.3.APPLE,SAMSUNG AND OTHER SMART WATCHES,CELLULAR PHONES,EARPLUGS,TRANSMITTERS,PORTABLE COMPUTERS,BLUETOOTH AND OTHERELECTRONIC GADGETS/DEVICES WHICH MAY BE USED TO STORE ORRETRIEVE DATA/INFORMATION AND/OR TO COMMUNICATE FOR WHATEVERPURPOSES Bags of any kind (ladies bag,shoulder bags,attaché case,backpacks,etc.) 4.1.4.Other examination aids not stated in this program. The rules on the conduct of bodily search,inspection of personal belongings of theexaminees,and the seizure/confiscation of prohibited items during the licensure exam(Annex A of PRC Memorandum Order No.57,s.2020)shall be strictly observed. 5.Read carefully and follow the instructions on your Notice of Admission and Examinees Guide. 6. Examinees shall follow the health and safety protocols being implemented by the hostcountry. 7."NO OPEN BOOKS IN ALL SUBJECTS"except in Tariff Classification ONLY. Both the ASEAN HARMONIZED TARIFF NOMENCLATURE(AHTN)2022 BOOKS ANDPHOTOCOPIES are permitted.The AHTN books should be free from any markings andshall be subjected to thorough inspection. ONLY PHOTOCOPIES OF AHTN 2022 FROM THE TARIFF COMMISSION(TC)WITH THEFOLLOWING FEATURES ARE ALLOWED: 1.TC Official dry seal on top of control number on the first page 2.All pages are stamped with “Tariff Commission Library”and "For CBLE purposes only" 3.Authenticated books will be soft bound instead of ring bound for security purposes 8.After answering the Tariff Classification,examinees shall surrender the AHTN Book before proceedingto the Practical Computations. 9.Read carefully and follow the instructions on your NOTICE OF ADMISSION and EXAMINEESGUIDE. NOTE:PERSONAL BELONGINGS BROUGHT BY AN EXAMINEE SHALL BE FOR HIS/HEROWN ACCOUNT.THE PRC WILL NOT BE ANSWERABLE FOR ANY SUCH ITEM ORPERSONAL BELONGING THAT MIGHT BE LOST DURING THE EXAM WITHOUT FAULT ORNEGLIGENCE ON ITS PART. Manila,PhilippinesMarch 19,2025 APPROVED: aChairman技aaon&BNENETTE T.DAGONDONMemberXbu1.CwzALBERTV.CRUZMember CERTIFIED CORRECT:0Chief,PRB Secretariat Division PRBCB/D-SPRB MADC

FAQs

When are the Customs Brokers special licensure examination days and what is the date range?

The examination is scheduled for Friday, June 6, 2025, and Saturday, June 7, 2025.

What are the general requirements and items examinees must bring on examination day?

Examinees must bring original documents for final evaluation and four (4) passport-size pictures with name tags, including pencils (No. 1 or 2), black-ink ball pens, a long brown envelope, and a long transparent/plastic envelope.

Which calculators are allowed and what restrictions apply inside the examination room?

Only non-programmable calculators are allowed, and only one calculator may be inside the examination room. Calculators will be inspected and must be reset before the examination starts.

Sep 26, 2026

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