U.S. Customs and Border Protection Customs Broker License Examination - Directions - Read Carefully

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Customs Broker License Examination directions from U.S. Customs and Border Protection for an exam covering 80 multiple-choice questions, with a minimum passing score of 75%. Test takers choose the single best answer (A–D) for each question and face no penalty for guessing. The exam is based on specified references including HTSUS, Title 19 CFR, ACE Entry Summary instructions, and related directives, and allows 4.5 hours plus six voluntary process evaluation questions at the end.

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Customs Broker License Examination Directions

Exam structure and scoring rules

References used for the examination

Time allowed and voluntary survey questions

Section 2: Customs Broker License Examination categories

Category I – Entry/Entry Summary (Questions 1-14)

Category II – Powers of Attorney (POA) (Questions 15-18)

Category III – Bonds (Questions 19-23)

Category IV – Anti-dumping/Countervailing Duties (AD/CVD) and EAPA

Category V – Broker Compliance

Category VI – Classification

Category VII – Valuation, Appraisement and Duty Assessment

Category VIII – Trade Agreements

Category IX – Marking and Country of Origin

Category X – Fines and Penalties

Category XI – Miscellaneous

Category XII – Practical Exercise

October 25, 2023 CBP Publication: 3442-1123 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, or D) . There is no penalty for guessing; therefore, you should attempt to answer every question. Each question has a single best answer. The exam questions will test your knowledge on topic covered in the following references: • Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States ([2023] Basic Edition, No Supplements)(HTSUS) • Title 19, Code of Federal Regulations (2022 Revised as of April 1, 2022) (Parts 1 to 140)(Parts 141 to 199) • ACE Entry Summary Instructions Version 2.4a (ACE ES) • Right to Make Entry (RTME) Directive 3530-002A • ACE Entry Summary Business Rules and Process Document (Trade-External 11, March 2023 (Chapters 1 through 24) (ACE BRPD) You have four and a half (4.5) hours (270 minutes) 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 at the end of the exam. The questions should take no longer than 5 minutes to complete. 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 – Entry/Entry Summary Questions 1-14 Category II – Powers of Attorney (POA) Questions 15-18 Category III – Bonds Questions 19-23 Category IV – Anti-dumping/Countervailing Duties (AD/CVD) and the Enforce and Protect Act of 2015 (EAPA) Category V – Broker Compliance Category VI – Classification Category VII – Valuation, Appraisement and Duty Assessment Category VIII – Trade Agreements Category IX – Marking and Country of Origin Category X – Fines and Penalties Category XI – Miscellaneous Category XII – Practical Exercise Questions 24-26 Questions 27-34 Questions 35-48 Questions 49-54 Questions 55-59 Questions 60-63 Questions 64-69 Questions 70-75 Questions 76-80 Category I – Entry/Entry Summary 1. Choose the ONE answer that correctly fills in the blank. Merchandise which remains atthe carrier’s dock or terminal without a CBP release for a period of fifteen (15) calendar days will be . A) Seized B) Immediately auctioned C) Granted a 30-day extension D) Sent to General Order 2. Choose the ONE answer that correctly fills in the blank. The entry summary must be on the , or its electronic equivalent, unless a different form or format is prescribed. A) CBP Form 3461 B) CBP Form 7501 C) CBP Form 7512 D) CBP Form 7533 3. Calendar above provided for reference. On October 2, 2023, a broker pre-filed the entry and entry summary data creating a Type 01 consumption entry for a shipment. Upon arrival, the shipment cleared establishing the date of entry as October 3, 2023. Payment was scheduled for October 12, 2023, which is also the entry summary filing date. CBP rejected the entry on October 12, 2023. What is the last day on which revised entry summary information can be timely resubmitted? A) October 14, 2023 B) October 16, 2023 C) October 17, 2023 D) October 18, 2023 4. The Danube Trading Company (Danube Trading) arranges for the importation of monosodium glutamate (“MSG”) for customers in the U.S., including the Saucy Seasonings Corporation (Saucy Seasonings) . Danube Trading is not the seller or buyer of the MSG and does not qualify as importer of record. On an entry of MSG, Danube Trading’s customs broker mistakenly listed Danube Trading as the ultimate consignee (as well the importer of record) on the entry summary instead of Saucy Seasonings, the actual owner. If Danube Trading wants to be relieved from statutory liability for the payment of increased and additional duties on the entry, it

FAQs

What is the minimum passing score and how should answers be selected?

The minimum passing score is 75%. Each of the 80 questions requires choosing the letter for the single best answer (A, B, C, or D).

Is there a penalty for guessing and should you answer every question?

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

How long is the exam and what are the voluntary process evaluation questions?

You have four and a half hours (270 minutes) to complete the examination. In addition to the 80 questions, six voluntary process evaluation questions are administered at the end; they take no longer than 5 minutes and have no impact on scores.

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