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April 2018 — every question

All 75 usable questions from this sitting, each with CBP's official answer and citation. Reading is free — the timed mock is where the preparation happens.

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  1. Q1You, the broker, decide to open an office at a port within a district for which you already have a permit. Which of the following…Broker ComplianceAnswer →
  2. Q2Which of the following will not provide for revocation of the broker’s permit?Broker ComplianceAnswer →
  3. Q3In the case of a new employee, a customs broker must notify the CBP port director that the broker has hired the new employee within _____.Broker ComplianceAnswer →
  4. Q4Payment for the __________________ is required every three years.Broker ComplianceAnswer →
  5. Q5Which of the following customs transactions is NOT required to be performed by a licensed customs broker?Broker ComplianceAnswer →
  6. Q6Bills resulting from dishonored checks or dishonored Automated Clearinghouse (ACH) transactions are due?Broker ComplianceAnswer →
  7. Q8Which of the following is NOT a factor that is indicative of a lack of supervision or lack of working knowledge of customs procedures for…Broker ComplianceAnswer →
  8. Q9What is the CLASSIFICATION of the imported merchandise?Practical ExerciseAnswer →
  9. Q10The port code to be identified in Block 20 of CBP Form 7501 is _______.Practical ExerciseAnswer →
  10. Q11The amount of the harbor maintenance and merchandise processing fees is _____.Practical ExerciseAnswer →
  11. Q12The amount of the duty due to U.S. Customs and Border Protection is _____________.Practical ExerciseAnswer →
  12. Q13The antidumping duty amount is _____________.Practical ExerciseAnswer →
  13. Q14Which date is used for calculating the applicable rate of duty?Practical ExerciseAnswer →
  14. Q15Block 39 of CBP Form 7501 should reflect which Fee Class Code?Practical ExerciseAnswer →
  15. Q16What is the entered merchandise?Practical ExerciseAnswer →
  16. Q18The determination of the applicable AD/CVD investigations or orders is governed by the “time of entry” according to which:Anti-Dumping & Countervailing DutiesAnswer →
  17. Q19Company A imported seven ball bearings with integral shafts from Germany, which are classified under subheading 8482.10.1080, Harmonized…Anti-Dumping & Countervailing DutiesAnswer →
  18. Q20Absolute Quota merchandise imported in excess of the admissible quantity must be disposed of using an approved method. Which of the…Entry & Entry SummaryAnswer →
  19. Q21Which part of 19 CFR addresses Inspection, Search, and Seizure?Entry & Entry SummaryAnswer →
  20. Q22Whenever goods subject to different rates of duty are so packed together that the quantity or value of each class of goods cannot be…Entry & Entry SummaryAnswer →
  21. Q23Under which situation below would HTSUS General Notes 3(e)(v) apply?Entry & Entry SummaryAnswer →
  22. Q24Loudspeakers mounted in an enclosure were previously exported from the U.S. to Canada for repairs. The repaired speakers are re-exported to…Entry & Entry SummaryAnswer →
  23. Q25A nominal consignee is unable to secure the services of a broker to make entry on his behalf. What option is available to the nominal…Entry & Entry SummaryAnswer →
  24. Q26Which of the following is eligible for informal entry?Entry & Entry SummaryAnswer →
  25. Q27Which of the following mail articles are not subject to examination or inspection by Customs?Entry & Entry SummaryAnswer →
  26. Q28Which of the following scenarios is NOT subject to NAFTA restrictions on the duty referral program?Entry & Entry SummaryAnswer →
  27. Q29Which one of the following is exempt from duties?Entry & Entry SummaryAnswer →
  28. Q30What is the CLASSIFICATION for a lace-trimmed bed sheet made from printed, non- napped 55% cotton and 45% polyester woven fabric?ClassificationAnswer →
  29. Q31What is the CLASSIFICATION of a men’s sweater vest constructed of 50% polyester, 50% cotton, knit fabric, the outer surface of which…ClassificationAnswer →
  30. Q32What is the CLASSIFICIATION of glazed ceramic mosaic cubes on a mesh backing which measure approximately 1 centimeter wide by 1 centimeter…ClassificationAnswer →
  31. Q33What is the CLASSIFICATION of current-production wall art depicting abstract flowers and birds that is mechanically printed, via…ClassificationAnswer →
  32. Q34Company XYZ plans to import an insulated cooler bag constructed with an exterior surface of textile material that is 55 percent nylon and…ClassificationAnswer →
  33. Q35What is the correct CLASSIFICATION of 1 kilogram of peanuts, not roasted or cooked, in the shell from Brazil imported for personal use to…ClassificationAnswer →
  34. Q36What is the CLASSIFICATION of full-sized, unshelled, frozen lima beans, of the Phaseolus genus, entered on June 10, 2017?ClassificationAnswer →
  35. Q37Which of the following is NOT a feature or requirement listed in the definition of recreational performance outerwear?ClassificationAnswer →
  36. Q38What is the CLASSIFICATION of a pair of boys’ 100% polyester trousers with the following features: water resistant within the meaning of…ClassificationAnswer →
  37. Q39What is the CLASSIFICATION of a teacup that is made of a porcelain containing 28 percent of tricalcium phosphate, valued at $18, and…ClassificationAnswer →
  38. Q40The submitted sample, identified by the importer as “Zori-style # SF123,” is a pair of women’s, open-toe/open-heel, and flip-flop thong…ClassificationAnswer →
  39. Q41You have a mixture of the following chemical substances ((1,2-phenylene)bis- (iminocarbonothioyl)) bis(carbamate) (CAS # 23564-05-8), and…ClassificationAnswer →
  40. Q42What is the CLASSIFICATION of a mixture of an essential oil and odoriferous compounds obtained from extraction of peach pits, mixed with…ClassificationAnswer →
  41. Q43What is the CLASSIFICATION of a work glove, made of a synthetic suede (a non-woven polyester fabric with the textile making up 85% of the…ClassificationAnswer →
  42. Q44What is the CLASSIFICATION of a floor-standing, coin-operated, shoe brushing/polishing machine used in public places such as hotels and…ClassificationAnswer →
  43. Q46A U.S. importer and a foreign manufacturer enter into a contract for 500 wooden tables. In the contract, the manufacturer agrees to provide…Valuation & AppraisementAnswer →
  44. Q47Your client is importing a used aircraft engine manufactured in England from a Canadian shipper. Your client has accepted the aircraft…Valuation & AppraisementAnswer →
  45. Q48A shipment of Evaporative Air Coolers with a documented U.S. value of $100,000 was exported to Taiwan for $2000 in repairs, and then…Valuation & AppraisementAnswer →
  46. Q49Seller S offers the following quantity discounts on the goods purchased by the importer prior to their importation. - 1 to 49 units - no…Valuation & AppraisementAnswer →
  47. Q50The importer, Company A, imports 1,000 batteries from an unrelated overseas seller at a price of $0.50 CIF per battery. The overseas seller…Valuation & AppraisementAnswer →
  48. Q51Which of the following documents is an acceptable proof of export for drawback purposes?DrawbackAnswer →
  49. Q52When can a claimant amend an unliquidated drawback claim?DrawbackAnswer →
  50. Q53Based on the information below, what is the claimed amount for the merchandise processing fee (MPF) on an Unused Direct Identification…DrawbackAnswer →
  51. Q54What is the difference between restricted gray market goods and goods bearing counterfeit marks?Intellectual Property RightsAnswer →
  52. Q55If imported merchandise is detained because CBP suspects it bears a counterfeit version of a mark that is registered with the U.S. Patent…Intellectual Property RightsAnswer →
  53. Q56While examining your client’s shipment of 1,000 handbags at the container examination station, CBP discovered that the goods bear a mark…Intellectual Property RightsAnswer →
  54. Q58Regarding “prohibited or restricted importations” relative to “articles involved in unfair competition,” after the U.S. International Trade…Intellectual Property RightsAnswer →
  55. Q59A principal is permitted to file drawback claims under the exporter's summary procedure and the principal’s claims are paid prior to final…BondsAnswer →
  56. Q60Under 19 CFR 113 Custom Bonds which statement is FALSE.BondsAnswer →
  57. Q61Which one of the following bonds is required to be Single Entry?BondsAnswer →
  58. Q62The NAFTA Certificate of Origin must be retained in the _____.Free Trade AgreementsAnswer →
  59. Q64The chemical Rutoside will be imported into the U.S. from Germany in powder form, packed in drums. The tariff number is 2938.10.00.00,…Free Trade AgreementsAnswer →
  60. Q65Under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), which of the following processes does NOT confer origin for verification of heading…Free Trade AgreementsAnswer →
  61. Q66A broker unknowingly employs a convicted felon and 1 year after employment discovers the existence of such a conviction. Which penalty…Fines, Penalties & ForfeituresAnswer →
  62. Q67A false statement contained in a petition may subject the petitioner to prosecution under the provisions of:Fines, Penalties & ForfeituresAnswer →
  63. Q68Blue-sky customs broker is filing a petition for the restoration of sale under section 613, Tariff Act of 1920, as amended. Blue-sky’s…Fines, Penalties & ForfeituresAnswer →
  64. Q69Petitions for relief from seizures must be filed within _________ from the date of mailing of the notice of seizure.Fines, Penalties & ForfeituresAnswer →
  65. Q70Which of the following terms describe the association of final products removed from or consumed within a petroleum refinery foreign trade…Foreign Trade Zones & WarehousesAnswer →
  66. Q71What status designation should be applied to merchandise taken into a Foreign Trade Zone for the sole purpose of exportation, destruction…Foreign Trade Zones & WarehousesAnswer →
  67. Q72Customs warehouses used for the storage of heavy and bulky imported merchandise are designated as what class of warehouse?Foreign Trade Zones & WarehousesAnswer →
  68. Q73A _______________ is used to apply for admission of merchandise into a Foreign Trade Zone.Foreign Trade Zones & WarehousesAnswer →
  69. Q74Which article is NOT exempt from country of origin marking requirements when imported into the United States?Marking & Country of OriginAnswer →
  70. Q75Which of the below is not an approved marking method?Marking & Country of OriginAnswer →
  71. Q76Any intentional removal, defacement, destruction, or alteration of a marking of the country of origin required by section 304, Tariff Act…Marking & Country of OriginAnswer →
  72. Q77Which item is listed on the j-list?Marking & Country of OriginAnswer →
  73. Q78How long must a Broker retain a revoked Powers of Attorney to be retained by a broker?Power of AttorneyAnswer →
  74. Q79Powers of Attorney issued by a partnership shall be limited to a period not to exceed ____________ from the date of execution.Power of AttorneyAnswer →
  75. Q80Which is the best form to use to execute a Corporate Surety Power of Attorney?Power of AttorneyAnswer →