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10 free, exam-style Customs Broker License (CBL) practice questions with answers and explanations. No signup required. Work through them below, then take the full free CBL practice test to study every exam domain.

These 10 free CBL questions are organized by exam domain, so you can see how each part of the Customs Broker License blueprint is tested. Reveal the answer and explanation under each question.

Domain 1: Broker Compliance

Question 1

Pacific Coast Customs Brokerage employs three unlicensed entry writers who prepare and transmit entries to CBP. The sole licensed broker, Ms. Chen, works remotely and reviews entries only when flagged by the software system. According to 19 CFR 111.28, which statement accurately describes the broker's compliance status?

  1. The broker is in compliance because software review constitutes responsible supervision
  2. The broker is NOT in compliance because responsible supervision requires the licensed broker to exercise direct oversight of all customs business
  3. The broker is in compliance because entry writers do not need supervision if they have more than two years of experience
  4. The broker is NOT in compliance only if the unlicensed employees sign entry documents
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Correct answer: B - The broker is NOT in compliance because responsible supervision requires the licensed broker to exercise direct oversight of all customs business

Question 2

On March 15, 2025, CBP requests that Golden Gate Brokers produce entry records for a shipment that was entered on June 10, 2019. According to 19 CFR 111.23, which statement is TRUE?

  1. The broker must produce the records because the 5-year retention period has not expired
  2. The broker is not required to produce records older than 3 years from the date of entry
  3. The broker must produce the records only if they were involved in a penalty action
  4. The broker is not required to produce the records because more than 5 years have passed since the entry date
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Correct answer: D - The broker is not required to produce the records because more than 5 years have passed since the entry date

Domain 2: Practical Exercise

Question 3

Midwest Imports receives a commercial invoice from its supplier in Germany showing: Unit Price: €50.00, Quantity: 1,000 units, Terms: CIF New York, Total: €50,000. The invoice separately identifies ocean freight of €3,000 and marine insurance of €500 included in the CIF price. According to 19 CFR 152.103, what adjustments are required to determine transaction value?

  1. Add €3,000 freight and €500 insurance to the CIF price
  2. Deduct €3,000 freight and €500 insurance from the CIF price to arrive at transaction value of €46,500
  3. No adjustment is required; the CIF price of €50,000 is the transaction value
  4. Deduct only the €500 insurance; international freight is always included in transaction value
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Correct answer: B - Deduct €3,000 freight and €500 insurance from the CIF price to arrive at transaction value of €46,500

Domain 3: Modernized Drawback

Question 4

American Exports Inc. imported electronic components on April 1, 2020, paying $45,000 in duties. The components were incorporated into finished products and exported on March 15, 2025. According to 19 CFR Part 190, what is the status of this potential drawback claim?

  1. The claim is valid because the merchandise was exported within 5 years of importation
  2. The claim is NOT valid because the 5-year export deadline expired on April 1, 2025
  3. The claim is NOT valid because the merchandise was substantially transformed
  4. The claim is valid only if filed within 30 days of exportation
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Correct answer: A - The claim is valid because the merchandise was exported within 5 years of importation

Domain 4: Classification

Question 5

When classifying merchandise under GRI 1, a classifier must examine all of the following EXCEPT:

  1. The terms of the headings
  2. Relevant Section Notes
  3. Relevant Chapter Notes
  4. The country of origin of the merchandise
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Correct answer: D - The country of origin of the merchandise

Question 6

HomeStyle Inc. imports a kitchen set put up for retail sale containing: a ceramic mixing bowl (Chapter 69), a stainless steel whisk (Chapter 82), a silicone spatula (Chapter 39), and a printed recipe booklet (Chapter 49). According to GRI 3(b), how should this set be classified?

  1. Under Chapter 69 for the ceramic mixing bowl as it is the largest item
  2. Under Chapter 82 for the stainless steel whisk as metal items have precedence
  3. Under the heading for the article that gives the set its essential character
  4. Each item must be classified separately under its own respective chapter
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Correct answer: C - Under the heading for the article that gives the set its essential character

Domain 5: Entry and Entry Summary Procedures

Question 7

Global Machinery Inc. imports industrial equipment from Germany that will be temporarily used at a trade show in Las Vegas for 6 months. After the trade show, the equipment will be exported back to Germany. According to 19 CFR Part 10, which entry type should be used?

  1. Type 01 - Consumption Entry (Free)
  2. Type 11 - Informal Entry
  3. Type 23 - Temporary Importation Under Bond (TIB)
  4. Type 62 - Transportation and Exportation (T&E)
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Correct answer: C - Type 23 - Temporary Importation Under Bond (TIB)

Question 8

A vessel carrying merchandise for Summit Trading Co. arrives at the Port of Los Angeles on Monday, January 6, 2025. According to 19 CFR 142.2, by what date must entry be made to avoid the merchandise being sent to a general order warehouse?

  1. January 11, 2025 (5 calendar days)
  2. January 16, 2025 (10 calendar days)
  3. January 21, 2025 (15 calendar days)
  4. January 27, 2025 (15 working days)
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Correct answer: C - January 21, 2025 (15 calendar days)

Question 9

Continental Imports files approximately 200 entries per year with total duties of $380,000. According to 19 CFR 113.13, what is the MINIMUM continuous bond amount required?

  1. $38,000 (10% of duties paid)
  2. $50,000 (minimum continuous bond)
  3. $100,000 (based on entry volume)
  4. $380,000 (equal to annual duties)
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Correct answer: B - $50,000 (minimum continuous bond)

Domain 6: Valuation, Appraisement, and Duty Assessment

Question 10

Under 19 CFR 152.103(b), all of the following must be added to the price actually paid or payable to determine transaction value EXCEPT:

  1. Packing costs incurred by the buyer
  2. Selling commission paid by the buyer to the seller's agent
  3. Buying commission paid by the buyer to the buyer's agent
  4. Royalty payments made as a condition of the sale
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Correct answer: C - Buying commission paid by the buyer to the buyer's agent

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