19 CFR 171 on the Customs Broker Exam
36 of the 1,261 questions CBP has released are answered from 19 CFR 171 — 2.9% of every question on record, about 2.1 on a paper of 80. Cited in 14 of the 17 published sittings.
Questions
36
Sittings cited in
14 of 17
Per paper
~2.1
What CBP asks out of 19 CFR 171
19 CFR Part 171 is titled "Fines, Penalties, and Forfeitures". It is one part of Title 19 of the Code of Federal Regulations — the customs regulations, which you may bring into the exam room.
The questions are not spread evenly. Fines, Penalties & Forfeitures accounts for 26 of them, which is where to start if this is a weak spot.
| Topic | Questions | Share of these |
|---|---|---|
| Fines, Penalties & Forfeitures | 26 | 72% |
| Intellectual Property Rights | 3 | 8% |
| Broker Compliance | 3 | 8% |
| Entry & Entry Summary | 2 | 6% |
| Drawback | 1 | 3% |
| Power of Attorney | 1 | 3% |
Questions answered from 19 CFR 171
The 24 most recent, newest sitting first. Each one shows CBP's official answer and the exact citation behind it.
- October 2025 Q3By what date must an initial petition for relief in a seizure and a penalty case be filed?19 CFR 171.2(b)Answer →
- April 2025 Q9Forty-two days ago, a customs broker knowingly hired a person convicted of a felony. At no point has the customs broker sought approval for…19 CFR 171Answer →
- October 2024 Q13If a penalty is assessed or a seizure is made and less than 180 days remain before the statute of limitations may be asserted as a defense,…19 CFR 171.2(e)Answer →
- October 2024 Q48Using the provided calendar and facts, calculate 1) the date duties, taxes, and fees were DUE after customs release; 2) the last day to…19 CFR 142.12(b) · 19 CFR 182.31Answer →
- October 2023 Q67Which regulation provides for penalties against a broker as an alternate sanction to revocation or suspension of licenses for enumerated…19 CFR 171 · 19 CFR 162.72Answer →
- October 2023 Q68Choose the ONE answer that correctly fills in the blank. Before an offer in compromise of any government claim arising from a violation of…19 CFR 161.5 · 19 CFR 171.31Answer →
- October 2023 Q69Which of the following is TRUE regarding a petition for mitigation or remission?19 CFR 171.1Answer →
- October 2022 Q28ABC Customs Brokers (ABC) received a penalty notice from the Fines, Penalties and Forfeitures Officer (FPFO) in Chicago, Illinois. The…19 CFR 171.62(a)Answer →
- October 2022 Q29A broker received a penalty notice from a Fines, Penalties and Forfeitures Officer (FPFO). The broker filed a petition in accordance with…19 CFR 171.61Answer →
- April 2022 Q15Petitions for relief from penalties must be filed within which of the following time period?19 CFR 171.2(b)(s) Subpart AAnswer →
- April 2022 Q16Petitions for the remission or mitigation of a fine, penalty, or forfeiture incurred under any law administered by Customs must be…19 CFR 171.1(c)(2)Answer →
- October 2021 Q11Petitions for relief from seizures must be filed within ____ days from the date of mailing of the notice of seizure.19 CFR § 171.2(b)Answer →
- October 2021 Q12What is the time limit after the date of sale for filing a petition for restoration of proceeds of sale?19 CFR § 171.42Answer →
- October 2021 Q13Supplemental petitions filed in cases involving violations of 19 USC 1641 where the amount of the penalty assessed exceeds $10,000 will be…19 CFR § 171.62Answer →
- October 2021 Q14Under the degrees of culpability under Section 592, a violation is considered fraudulent when:19 CFR § 171 Appendix B · under Section 592Answer →
- October 2021 Q25Which of the following is NOT a factor which is indicative of a broker showing a lack of supervision or lack of working knowledge of…19 CFR § 171 · Part XI (C) 1Answer →
- October 2021 Q52Which of the following is the appropriate method to challenge the seizure of merchandise for a violation of 19 USC 1526(e), as implemented…19 CFR § 171Answer →
- April 2021 Q59In accordance with 19 CFR § Part 171 Appendix B, which of the following circumstances would NOT be considered a “mitigating factor” in the…19 CFR § 171. Appendix B(G)Answer →
- April 2021 Q62Which time frame is INCORRECT?19 CFR § 171Answer →
- October 2020 (PM) Q39An offer in compromise of any government claim arising from a violation of Customs law must ________ in order to be taken into…19 CFR § 161.5 · 19 CFR § 171.31Answer →
- October 2020 (PM) Q40In accordance with 19 C.F.R. 171 Appendix B, “reasonable care” is defined to include all of the below EXCEPT?19 CFR § 171 Appendix B(D)(6)Answer →
- October 2020 (PM) Q41What is the minimum amount assessed for a penalty action alleging a culpability of fraud under the provisions of 19 U.S.C. 1592?19 CFR § 171 Appendix B(F)(2)(a)(i)Answer →
- October 2020 (AM) Q38Petitions for the remission or mitigation of a fine, penalty, or forfeiture incurred under any law administered by Customs must be…19CFR§171.1(c)(2)Answer →
- October 2020 (AM) Q39Supplemental petitions for relief from penalties MUST be filed within what period of time?19CFR§171.61Answer →
Where the text is
The exam is open book, so the only thing that matters on the day is how fast you reach the right paragraph.
Question counts are from CBP's published papers and answer keys, 2018–2026, checked October 6, 2026 against CBP's own release. One count per question: a question citing three subsections counts once.
Questions candidates ask about this
- How many Customs Broker Exam questions come from 19 CFR 171?
- 36 of the 1,261 questions CBP has released are answered from 19 CFR 171 — 2.9% of everything on record, about 2.1 on a paper of 80. 19 CFR 171 has been cited in 14 of the 17 released sittings, averaging 2.1 questions a paper.
- What does 19 CFR 171 cover?
- 19 CFR Part 171 is titled "Fines, Penalties, and Forfeitures". It is one part of Title 19 of the Code of Federal Regulations — the customs regulations, which you may bring into the exam room. On the exam it shows up mostly in Fines, Penalties & Forfeitures (26 questions), Intellectual Property Rights (3 questions), Broker Compliance (3 questions).
- Is 19 CFR 171 worth tabbing?
- 19 CFR 171 has been cited in 14 of the 17 released sittings, averaging 2.1 questions a paper. The exam is open book and runs at about three minutes a question, which makes anything at that frequency worth reaching in seconds rather than minutes.
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