19 CFR 190 on the Customs Broker Exam
40 of the 1,261 questions CBP has released are answered from 19 CFR 190 — 3.2% of every question on record, about 2.4 on a paper of 80. Cited in 12 of the 17 published sittings.
Questions
40
Sittings cited in
12 of 17
Per paper
~2.4
What CBP asks out of 19 CFR 190
19 CFR Part 190 is titled "Modernized Drawback". 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. Drawback accounts for 35 of them, which is where to start if this is a weak spot.
| Topic | Questions | Share of these |
|---|---|---|
| Drawback | 35 | 88% |
| Entry & Entry Summary | 4 | 10% |
| Broker Compliance | 1 | 3% |
Questions answered from 19 CFR 190
The 24 most recent, newest sitting first. Each one shows CBP's official answer and the exact citation behind it.
- April 2026 Q5Which ONE of the four choices below correctly identifies how long a customs broker must retain the speficied type of record?19 CFR 163.4(a)-(b) · 19 CFR 111.23(a)-(b)Answer →
- April 2026 Q45A drawback claimant must furnish a properly executed drawback bond if approved for _____ privilege.19 CFR190.92(d)Answer →
- April 2026 Q46What type of rejected merchandise is eligible for substitution drawback under 19 CFR 190.45?19 CFR 190.45Answer →
- October 2025 Q63Which of the following examples of substituted merchandise is eligible for unused merchandise drawback pursuant to 19 USC 1313(j)(2)?19 CFR 190.2 · 19 CFR 190.32(d)Answer →
- April 2025 Q21Which of the following is NOT identified among the specified criteria that CBP will consider when reviewing an applicant’s record with CBP…19 CFR 190.92(e)(1)(i)-(iii)Answer →
- April 2025 Q22X-Rocs, Inc. (X-Rocs) imports multifunction digital office machines (copiers) with copy, print, fax, and scan functions to the U.S. from…19 CFR 141.0a(f) · 19 CFR 190.2Answer →
- April 2025 Q23WeHeartGoats, Inc. (WeHeartGoats), a goat soap manufacturer and exporter, imports burlap, sewing thread, and string in bulk from which…19 CFR 190.7 · 19 CFR 190.7(e)Answer →
- April 2025 Q24Evidence of exportation or destruction is required for a complete drawback claim. Which of the following supporting documentation will be a…19 CFR 190.72 · 19 CFR 190.74Answer →
- April 2025 Q25AZ-DZ Audio, Inc. (AZ-DZ) manufactures stage monitor loudspeakers (monitors) in Arizona from a mix of foreign and domestic components.…19 CFR 190.35 · 19 CFR 190.36Answer →
- October 2024 Q21Of the parties listed below, which party is entitled to claim manufacturing drawback when the right to claim drawback has not been assigned…19 CFR 190.28Answer →
- October 2024 Q22How long must records supporting a claim under the modernized drawback regulations be reatined?19 CFR 190.15Answer →
- October 2024 Q24Boots-4-U ordered 1,000 pairs of men's motorcycle boots predominantly of leather in three styles as follows. Boot Style Per-pair Cost…19 CFR 190.10(c) · 19 CFR 190.2Answer →
- October 2024 Q25Which of the following best describes a drawback claim, as authorized for payment by CBP?19 CFR 190.2Answer →
- October 2024 Q45Broker B's client wants to export 3,000 men's shirts upon which it paid duty, taxes, and fees at the time of importation by transferring…19 CFR 190.181 · 19 CFR 190.182Answer →
- May 2024 Q21Factory imports pistons from Italy. Factory subjects the pistons to heat treatment and coats them with a specialized alloy, in order to…19 C.F.R. § 190.2 · 190.31(c)Answer →
- May 2024 Q22Which of the following is considered foreign territory for drawback purposes?19 CFR 190.5Answer →
- May 2024 Q23What is the maximum civil administrative penalty for any person who seeks, induces, or affects, or attempts to seek, induce, or affect, the…19 CFR 190.62Answer →
- May 2024 Q24CBP has determined that a drawback claim is complete, but additional information is still required and has notified the drawback claimant…19 CFR 190.52(b)Answer →
- May 2024 Q25Drawback is allowable pursuant to 19 USC 1313 on duties, taxes, and fees paid on imported merchandise which were imposed under Federal law…19 CFR 190.3(a)(1) · 19 CFR 190.3(a)(2)Answer →
- April 2023 Q57Within how many working days prior to the date of intended destruction must a Notice of Intent to Export, Destroy, or Return Merchandise…19 CFR 190.71(a) (TFTEA) · 19 CFR 191.71(a) (CORE)Answer →
- April 2023 Q58Which designated merchandise qualifies for Direct Identification Unused Merchandise Drawback under 19 USC 1313(j)(1)?19 CFR 190.31 · 19 CFR 190.172 (TFTEA)Answer →
- April 2023 Q59Which of the following factors does CBP NOT consider when requiring a claimant to restructure their drawback claims in such a manner as to…19 C.F.R. 190.53 (TFTEA)Answer →
- April 2023 Q60Which of the following answers is NOT a condition or criteria for identification of merchandise or articles by accounting method for…19 CFR 190.14 · 191.14Answer →
- April 2023 Q61Calculate the total amount to be claimed for drawback for line item 2 using the following facts. Line item 1 is for 5,000 articles valued…19 CFR 190.51 · 191.51Answer →
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 190?
- 40 of the 1,261 questions CBP has released are answered from 19 CFR 190 — 3.2% of everything on record, about 2.4 on a paper of 80. 19 CFR 190 has been cited in 12 of the 17 released sittings, averaging 2.4 questions a paper.
- What does 19 CFR 190 cover?
- 19 CFR Part 190 is titled "Modernized Drawback". 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 Drawback (35 questions), Entry & Entry Summary (4 questions), Broker Compliance (1 questions).
- Is 19 CFR 190 worth tabbing?
- 19 CFR 190 has been cited in 12 of the 17 released sittings, averaging 2.4 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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