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

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Customs Broker License Examination directions for a scheduled test by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, outlining rules for answering 80 multiple-choice questions and the absence of penalties for guessing. The document specifies required reference materials, the 4.5-hour testing window, and describes six voluntary process evaluation questions with no impact on scores. It then details Section 2 topic categories and begins Category I broker compliance questions with answer choices.

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Exam format and passing score

References and testing time

Voluntary process evaluation questions

Section 2: Customs Broker License Examination

Category I – Broker Compliance Questions 1–8

Category II – Entry Questions 9–20

Category III – Power of Attorney Questions 21–23

Category IV – Marking Questions 24–27

Category V – Practical Exercise Questions 28–33

Category VI – Bonds Questions 34–37

Category VII – Fines and Penalties Questions 38–41

Category VIII – Classification Questions 42–53

Category IX – ACE Questions 54–56

Category X – AD/CVD Questions 57–60

Category XI – Drawback Questions 61–64

Category XII – Free Trade Agreements Questions 65–68

Category XIII – Foreign Trade Zone/Warehouse Questions 69–72

Category XIV – Intellectual Property Rights Questions 73–76

Category XV – Value Questions 77–80

Category I Questions (1–8)

Series 860 October 8, 2020 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) . There is no penalty for guessing; therefore, you should attempt to answer every question. Each question has a single best answer. You are responsible for having the following references: -Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (2019 Basic Edition, No Supplements) -Title 19, Code of Federal Regulations (2019 CFR, Revised as of April 1, 2019, Parts 1 to END) -Instructions for Preparation ofCBP Form 7501 (July 24, 2012) -Right to Make Entry Directive 3530-002A -ACE Entry Summary Business Rules and Process Document (Trade Version 9.75, Section 1 – 12) You have four and a half (4.5) hours to complete this examination. 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 5 minutes each. The purpose of the survey questions is to inform future testing processes. These survey questions are voluntary and will have NO impact on your scores. Section 2: Customs Broker License Examination Category I – Broker Compliance Questions 1 – 8 Category II – Entry Questions 9 – 20 Category III – Power of Attorney Questions 21 – 23 Category IV – Marking Questions 24 – 27 Category V – Practical Exercise Questions 28 – 33 Category VI – Bonds Questions 34 – 37 Category VII– Fines and Penalties Questions 38 – 41 Category VIII – Classification Questions 42 – 53 Category IX – ACE Questions 54 – 56 Category X – AD/CVD Questions 57 – 60 Category XI – Drawback Questions 61 – 64 Category XII – Free Trade Agreements Questions 65 – 68 Category XIII – Foreign Trade Zone/Warehouse Questions 69 – 72 Category XIV – Intellectual Property Rights Questions 73 – 76 Category XV – Value Questions 77 – 80 Category I – Broker Compliance 1. Broker Y hired a new employee, Ms. Jane Doe, for a receptionist position. In this case, within how many days must Broker Y notify the CBP port director, in writing, that he/she has hired the new employee, Ms. Jane Doe? A. Ten calendar days after the new employee has been employed by the Broker Y for 30 consecutive days B. Ten business days since hiring the new employee C. Seven calendar days since hiring the new employee D. Five business days after the new employee has been employed by the Broker Y for 45 consecutive days E. 30 calendar days since hiring the new employee 2. What SECTION of the 19 Code of Federal Regulations (19 CFR) discusses: Misuse of license or permit? A. 111.36(a) B. 111.36(b) C. 111.36(c) D. 111.37 E. 111.41 3. How often must a broker file a written Status Report with Customs? In addition, which month must the report be received in order to be considered filed timely? A. Every 3 years, January B. Every 2 years, February C. Annual, December D. Every 2 years, January E. Every 3 years, February 4. Which 19 Code of Federal Regulations (19 CFR) states a waiver is required for a customs broker to obtain customs business from a freight forwarder? A. 111. 28 B. 111.30 C. 111.36 (c)(2)(i) D. 113.53 E. 141.46 5. All brokers must provide each active client with a written Notice to client of method of payment. An active client means: A. A client from whom a broker has transacted customs business with on at least two occasions within the 12-month period preceding notification. B. A client from whom a broker has obtained a power of attorney and for whom the broker has

FAQs

How many questions are in the customs broker license examination, and what is the passing score?

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

What reference materials must candidates have for the exam?

Required references include the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (2019 Basic Edition), Title 19 CFR (revised April 1, 2019), and specified CBP documentation such as the Instructions for Preparation of CBP Form 7501 and other related rules and directives.

Do the six voluntary process evaluation questions affect exam scores?

No. The voluntary process evaluation questions have NO impact on scores.

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