Series 800 Test No. 581 - Customs Broker License Examination - Directions, Instructions, and Sample Exam Questions

Sep 26, 2026

Series 800 Test No. 581 is the Customs Broker License Examination material issued by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. It provides detailed directions for answering 80 multiple-choice questions, states the 75% passing requirement, and explains that guessing has no penalty. The booklet also includes optional six process evaluation survey questions scheduled before and after the exam, plus a structured breakdown of exam categories and practical exercises requiring specific tariff and regulatory references.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages32

Reading Time1 h 21 min

AccessFree to download

Section 1: Pre-Examination Process Evaluation Survey

Background with Customs laws and regulations

Preparation method for the exam

Hours spent preparing

Section 2: Customs Broker License Examination

Category I – Practical Exercises

Category II – Powers of Attorney

Category III – Entry

Category IV – Foreign Trade Zones

Category V – Classification

Category VI – Valuation

Category VII – Free Trade Agreements

Category VIII – Drawback

Category IX – Antidumping/Countervailing Duties

Category X – Marking

Category XI – Broker Compliance

Category XII – Fines and Penalties

Category XIII – Bonds

Category XIV – Intellectual Property Rights

Series 800 Test No. 581 April 4, 2016 U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION Customs Broker License Examination DIRECTIONS-READ CAREFULLY This examination consists of 80 questions. The minimum passing score is 75% . For each question, choose the letter representing your answer (A, B, C, D, or E) and completely darken the corresponding space on your answer sheet. There is no penalty for guessing; therefore, you should attempt to answer every question. Each question is designed to have a single best answer. You are responsible for having the following references: - Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (2015 Basic Edition, No Supplements) - Title 19, Code of Federal Regulations (Revised as of April 1, 2015) - Customs and Trade Automated Interface Requirements (CATAIR) - Appendix B – Valid Codes - Appendix D – Metric Conversion - Appendix E – Valid Entry Numbers - Appendix G – Common Errors - Glossary of Terms - Instructions for Preparation ofCBP Form 7501 (July 24, 2012) - Right to Make Entry Directive 3530-002A This examination lasts four and a half (4.5) hours. When you finish, please give your answer sheet to the test administrator. You may take this booklet with you. In addition to the 80 exam questions, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will be administering six voluntary process evaluation questions. The first three questions, located in Section 1, will take place before you begin the test. The last three survey questions, located in Section 3, will take place after you complete the test, but within the test timeframe. Each set of questions is expected to take no longer than 2 minutes each. The purpose of this survey is only to inform future testing processes. These survey questions are completely voluntary and will have NO impact on your scores. DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE UNTIL TOLD TO DO SO BY THE EXAMINER. THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY BLANK Section 1: Pre-Examination Process Evaluation Survey This survey is being administered to collect information about the examination process for the Customs Broker Exam. The survey is completely voluntary and your responses will have no impact on your scores for this exam. 1) What is your background with regard to Customs laws and regulations? A) Former CBP employee B) Works or has worked for a broker C) Works or has worked for an importer on trade issues D) No experience with Customs laws and regulations 2) How did you prepare for the Customs Broker Examination? A) Took an in-person course through an educational institution B) Took an online course through an educational institution C) Self-prepared D) Did not spend time preparing for examination 3) How many hours did you spend preparing for the examination? A) 1-10 B) 11-25 C) 26-100 D) More than 100 E) Did not spend time preparing for examination DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE UNTIL TOLD TO DO SO BY THE EXAMINER. Section 2: Customs Broker License Examination Category I – Practical Exercises Category II – Powers of Attorney Category III – Entry Category IV – Foreign Trade Zones Category V – Classification Category VI – Valuation Category VII – Free Trade Agreements Category VIII – Drawback Category IX – Antidumping/Countervailing Duties Category X – Marking Category XI – Broker Compliance Category XII – Fines and Penalties Category XIII – Bonds Category XIV – Intellectual Property Rights Questions 1-3 Questions 4-6 Questions 7-16 Questions 17-20 Questions 21-32 Questions 33-38 Questions 39-44 Questions 45-49 Questions 50-52 Questions 53-57 Questions 58-65 Questions 66-71 Questions 72-76 Questions 77-80 Category I: Practical Exercises Please use the table below to answer questions 1-3. 1) In Block 2,“Entry Type”, what does ABI/P represent? a) ABI statement paid by check or cash b) ABI statement paid via Automated Clearinghouse (ACH) c) ABI statement paid on a periodic monthly basis d) ABI summ

FAQs

How many questions are in the Customs Broker License Examination, and what is the passing score?

The exam consists of 80 questions. The minimum passing score is 75%.

Are there any penalties for guessing on the multiple-choice questions?

No. There is no penalty for guessing, so you should attempt to answer every question.

What are the voluntary process evaluation survey questions used for?

They are administered to inform future testing processes. The questions are completely voluntary and have NO impact on exam scores.

Sep 26, 2026

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