Customs Broker Exam dates
The next Customs Broker License Exam is Wednesday, October 28, 2026. Registration for it closed on September 16, 2026. CBP holds the exam twice a year, generally on the fourth Wednesday of April and October, so the sitting after that is Wednesday, April 28, 2027.
Upcoming sittings
| Exam day | Registration |
|---|---|
| Wednesday, October 28, 2026next | Closed September 16, 2026 |
| Wednesday, April 28, 2027 | Opens about 10 weeks before, closes about 6 weeks before |
| Wednesday, October 27, 2027 | Opens about 10 weeks before, closes about 6 weeks before |
| Wednesday, April 26, 2028 | Opens about 10 weeks before, closes about 6 weeks before |
| Wednesday, October 25, 2028 | Opens about 10 weeks before, closes about 6 weeks before |
Dates after the next sitting follow CBP's stated pattern and are not yet confirmed; CBP names each one in its exam notice. Checked October 6, 2026.
Registering, paying and withdrawing
- Registration runs through the eCBP portal and costs $390, paid when you register.
- The window opens about 10 weeks before exam day and closes about 6 weeks before — for Wednesday, October 28, 2026, that was August 17, 2026 to September 16, 2026 at 4:30 PM Eastern.
- Withdrawing by 8:30 AM Eastern, two days before the exam earns a refund, generally processed within 45 days of the exam. Missing the identification check or arriving after doors close forfeits the fee.
If you are sitting October 28, 2026
You have the papers CBP itself published to practise on, and the only thing worth measuring now is lookup speed under the clock. Start with a diagnostic: 80 questions is 4.5 hours, and finding your two weakest topics today is worth more than another pass through the regulations.