The US Customs Broker License Exam is perceived to be a challenging exam as its pass rate has varied from around 3% to over 30%. Some people are of the view that this exam is more difficult than the Bar exam because of its low passage rate. However, unlike the Bar exam, the Customs Broker [...]
As per the provisions of 19 CFR § 111.30, each US licensed customs broker must file a triennial status report with CBP, on February 1 of each third year after 1985. The next triennial status report is due on February 1, 2024. This report must be filed through a CBP-authorized EDI system along with payment [...]
We have the following study options for the US Customs Broker License Exam, all of which are administered digitally: I. Online self-study with access to 16 lessons, 120 quizzes, 28 full length online old tests, online forum to answer doubts: register for a paid account $99 per month for as long as you need until [...]
Thousands of people fail the US Customs Broker License Exam every year. Historically, the pass rates have ranged from around 3% to over 30% for different exams. So, it is not unusual for a good candidate to fail this exam and you should not feel defeated or unduly pessimistic over a failure. It is normal [...]
The Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) for formal entries (in cases of imports of commercial goods valued at $2,500 or more) is an ad valorem fee of 0.3464 percent. This fee is calculated based on the value of the merchandise imported, excluding duty, freight, and insurance charges. The maximum amount of the fee shall not exceed [...]
“Customs broker” means a person who is licensed under 19 CFR Part 111 to transact customs business on behalf of others. “Customs business” means those activities involving transactions with CBP concerning the entry and admissibility of merchandise, its classification and valuation, the payment of duties, taxes, or other charges assessed or collected by CBP on [...]
According to Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the eligibility requirements to become a Licensed Customs Broker are: be a United States citizen at least 21 years old. not be a current Federal Government employee. possess good moral character. To become a Licensed Customs Broker, you must first pass the Customs Broker License Examination. Then you [...]
According to Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the eligibility requirements to become a Licensed Customs Broker are: be a United States citizen at least 21 years old. not be a current Federal Government employee. possess good moral character. Therefore you do not need a degree to be eligible to become a Licensed Customs Broker and [...]
CBP is offering remote proctored Customs Broker License Exam to a limited number of examinees on a first come, first served basis. Remote proctoring is being offered in an effort to modernize the CBLE, in view of both current challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and to evaluate a remote examination’s potential to address the [...]
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 [...]
