Yes, it is very helpful to do test practice by taking old Customs Broker exams. But this is best done once the examinee has reviewed the study material and understood the basic concepts in all tested topics. Taking old Customs Broker exams will help the examinee become familiar with the regulations and tariff. It will [...]
Yes, some questions are repeated across different Customs Broker Exams. Sometimes the questions are similar, but they can also be almost identical. However, it is really important to note that though questions may be repeated, their correct answers may be different for different test administrations. This is because the regulations and HSN tariff are often [...]
Here is an example of application of the computed value method in customs valuation as tested on a previous Customs Broker License Exam. April 2001 Test 41) Laminate Industries in Seattle, Washington, sells laminated plywood sheets to the building and home improvement industries. It purchases its large plywood sheets from its parent company, Canadian Laminates, [...]
Test practice by taking old Customs Broker License Exams is a very effective way to prepare for the actual exam. However, you should bear in mind that the reference material used for answering the questions was different in each year. Some of the answers may appear incorrect when you refer current reference material, but the [...]
The references necessary to take the October 2020 Customs Broker License Exam were: - Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (2019 Basic Edition, No Supplements) - Title 19, Code of Federal Regulations (2019 Revised as of April 1, 2019, Parts 1 to END) - Instructions for Preparation of CBP Form 7501 (December 2019) - [...]
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is offering a remote proctored exam delivery option for the April 21, 2021 Customs Broker License Exam (CBLE) to a limited number of examinees. Remote proctoring enables the examinee to take the CBLE in their home, or another private location, if their test environment meets certain requirements. Examinees are [...]
The more you prepare, practice and train for the Customs Broker License Exam, the better you are likely to perform in the actual test. It is necessary to obtain adequate knowledge of the highly tested topics before taking practice exams. This can be achieved by reading the prescribed Customs Broker License Exam Guide, online lessons, [...]
The short answer is, “No, but it depends.” It depends primarily on two important variables viz. your level of preparation and the degree of difficulty of the test. Several factors influence these two variables. Your level of preparation may depend on factors such as your motivation, prior work experience, level of education, aptitude and time [...]
Should I take the Customs Broker Exam in April or October? Is there a difference in the pass rates and am I more likely to pass by taking the test in April versus October? Students have often asked me this question as to whether taking the April or October test makes a difference to the [...]
Several years ago, a student approached me after failing the Customs Broker Exam twice in succession. She had spent thousands of dollars over several months of preparation with a well-known trainer. She had failed the second time by just one point which was extremely disappointing for her. Her test preparation instructor advised her to retake [...]
