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October 2019 — 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. Q1What is a customs broker required to have in order to conduct customs business on behalf of others?Broker ComplianceAnswer →
  2. Q3Set forth the name, broker, license number, office address and telephone number of the individual broker who will exercise responsible…Broker ComplianceAnswer →
  3. Q4Andrew Balder, an employee of PM Morris Customs Brokerage (MCB), decides to import dual color lapel men’s dress jackets to take advantage…Broker ComplianceAnswer →
  4. Q5Which of the following is NOT “Customs Business” as defined in the Code of Federal Regulations?Broker ComplianceAnswer →
  5. Q6How many days does an examinee have to file an appeal of a failure to attain a passing grade on the customs broker written exam?Broker ComplianceAnswer →
  6. Q7Which statement is FALSE?Broker ComplianceAnswer →
  7. Q8Which of the below time frame is INCORRECT?Broker ComplianceAnswer →
  8. Q9If the commercial invoice is in a foreign currency, the foreign currency shall be converted to U.S. dollars using the proclaimed rate or…Broker ComplianceAnswer →
  9. Q10Which of the below statements concerning nominal consignees is FALSE?Broker ComplianceAnswer →
  10. Q11What action shall CBP take with regard to entries covering merchandise that is possibly prohibited by the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic…Broker ComplianceAnswer →
  11. Q12Using the rules for constructing the manufacturers ID code, construct an identifying code for the following example: Ace Metal Fabrication…Broker ComplianceAnswer →
  12. Q13The carrier, importer, or broker must present all required information to CBP by means of a CBP-approved electronic data interchange system…Broker ComplianceAnswer →
  13. Q14Which of the following options CANNOT be imported on a Temporary Importation Bond?Broker ComplianceAnswer →
  14. Q15The filing of an entry or entry summary for warehouse must be made by the importer of record (i.e., owner, purchaser, licensed customs…Broker ComplianceAnswer →
  15. Q16The entry documentation required to secure the release of merchandise includes the CBP Form 3461 and ALL of the following supporting…Broker ComplianceAnswer →
  16. Q17If merchandise has been entered under other than a warehouse entry, a warehouse entry may be substituted for the previous entry if…Broker ComplianceAnswer →
  17. Q18A nonresident corporation, which is not incorporated within the customs territory of the United States or in the Virgin Islands of the…Broker ComplianceAnswer →
  18. Q19Which of the following statements is NOT true of the Agreement on Trade in Pharmaceutical Products?Broker ComplianceAnswer →
  19. Q20All of the following are General exceptions to Country of Origin marking requirements EXCEPT:Broker ComplianceAnswer →
  20. Q21Articles without country of origin marking, as required, shall be subject to additional duties of _____ percent of the final appraised…Broker ComplianceAnswer →
  21. Q22All of the following are part of the J-List except:Broker ComplianceAnswer →
  22. Q23An eBond Single Transaction Bond may be changed to obtain a lower amount for an unconditionally duty free entry______________.Automated Commercial Environment (ACE)Answer →
  23. Q24An importer may cancel and replace a blanket NAFTA Certification in order to make the following changes EXCEPT:Automated Commercial Environment (ACE)Answer →
  24. Q25Which of the following statement is FALSE?Automated Commercial Environment (ACE)Answer →
  25. Q26Tonya MacDonald imported sodium nitrate from Germany, which is classified under 2834.10.10 Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States,…Anti-Dumping & Countervailing DutiesAnswer →
  26. Q27Which of the below is NOT considered an interested party.Anti-Dumping & Countervailing DutiesAnswer →
  27. Q28John Henry imported seven ball bearings with integral shafts from China, which are classified under subheading 8482.10.10, Harmonized…Anti-Dumping & Countervailing DutiesAnswer →
  28. Q29Which of the following statements is TRUE?Anti-Dumping & Countervailing DutiesAnswer →
  29. Q30What is the CLASSIFICATION for a wooden brush used to groom a horse that at time of importation is valued at $1.46?ClassificationAnswer →
  30. Q31What is the CLASSIFICATION for this Light-emitting diode (LED) tube? The LED light tube consists of a linear glass tube with double ended…ClassificationAnswer →
  31. Q32Which product is CLASSIFIED under 2008.97.1040, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for fruit ……ClassificationAnswer →
  32. Q33What is the CLASSIFICATION of cut-to-length stainless steel round wire? The stainless steel wire consists of 1.2 percent carbon, 12 percent…ClassificationAnswer →
  33. Q34What is the CLASSIFICATION of bathroom wall tiles which measure 30 centimeters long by 30 centimeters wide by .8 centimeters thick, and are…ClassificationAnswer →
  34. Q35What is the CLASSIFICATION of a plastic saucer shaped disc marketed to be sold and used as a dog toy? The plastic disc is identical in…ClassificationAnswer →
  35. Q36The dress is constructed of a knitted fabric which is composed wholly of man-made fibers. The dress features a floral print and is marked…ClassificationAnswer →
  36. Q37What is the CLASSIFICATION of an 80% polyester, 20% cotton, woven, unisex cape. The garment is manufactured in adult sizes.ClassificationAnswer →
  37. Q38What is the CLASSIFICATION of unassembled shower enclosures (enclosures consist of glass panels framed in aluminum, stainless steel…ClassificationAnswer →
  38. Q39What is the CLASSIFICATION of a floor-standing industrial washing machine used to clean sheets or panels of glass? The machine, which…ClassificationAnswer →
  39. Q40The submitted sample identified by the importer as style # FF 888 is a pair of women’s closed toe/open back, below the ankle, slip-on,…ClassificationAnswer →
  40. Q41What is the CLASSIFICATION of a zinc bracelet plated in 18-karat gold that is set with 3 glass stones measuring 5 millimeters (mm), 10…ClassificationAnswer →
  41. Q42In which of the following 6 digit subheadings would you CLASSIFY the imported product described in the paragraph below? You have a mixture…ClassificationAnswer →
  42. Q43What is the correct CLASSIFICATION of an above the ankle hunting boot that consists of a rubber outer sole and an upper that is composed…ClassificationAnswer →
  43. Q44On an active bond, when any identifying information concerning an importer changes, e.g., name change or address change, you must submit…BondsAnswer →
  44. Q45If merchandise is transferred directly to a container station from an importing carrier, which of the following entities is liable under…BondsAnswer →
  45. Q46All of the following must be a continuous bond with the EXCEPTION of:BondsAnswer →
  46. Q47What is mandatory to establish exportation and to cancel an export bond for narcotic drugs or any equipment, stores, or machinery for…BondsAnswer →
  47. Q48All of the following are provided directly and free of charge by the U.S. buyer of imported merchandise for use in connection with the…Valuation & AppraisementAnswer →
  48. Q49Which of the following costs should NOT be added to the price actually paid or payable to determine the transaction value for an entry of…Valuation & AppraisementAnswer →
  49. Q50Auto Parts USA, located in Michigan, is a subsidiary of Auto Parts International, located in Germany. Auto Parts USA buys and imports…Valuation & AppraisementAnswer →
  50. Q51What is the transaction value of the shipment in the following scenario? A U.S. business located in Duluth, Minnesota contracts with a…Valuation & AppraisementAnswer →
  51. Q54Merchandise transferred to a Foreign Trade Zone shall be given _________ status in order to be considered exported for purposes of drawback.DrawbackAnswer →
  52. Q55Which of the following statements regarding the Notice of Intent to Export, Destroy, or Return Merchandise for Purposes of Drawback is…DrawbackAnswer →
  53. Q56What is the Manufacturer’s ID? A.B.C. Company 55-5 Hung To Road, P. O. Box 1234 Kowloon, Hong KongPractical ExerciseAnswer →
  54. Q57What is the CLASSIFICATION of the knit unisex zipper front jacket?Practical ExerciseAnswer →
  55. Q59What is the Manufacturer ID? Fabrica de Artigos de Vestuario Top Job Grand River Building, Fi 2-4 Caracas, VenezuelaPractical ExerciseAnswer →
  56. Q60What is the CLASSIFICATION of the of the printed 100% cotton plain weave patchwork fabric?Practical ExerciseAnswer →
  57. Q61What is the duty, taxes, and fees due on the shipment?Practical ExerciseAnswer →
  58. Q62In accordance with 19 C.F.R. 111.23, once revoked, how long must a licensed customs broker retain powers of attorney and letters of…Power of AttorneyAnswer →
  59. Q63Which of the following statements is INCORRECT regarding a power of attorney?Power of AttorneyAnswer →
  60. Q64Powers of attorney issued by a partnership shall be limited to a period not to exceed _________from the date of execution.Power of AttorneyAnswer →
  61. Q65If accelerated disposition is requested on a protest and it is not allowed or denied within 30 days from request for accelerated…Fines, Penalties & ForfeituresAnswer →
  62. Q67Assuming that a protest is timely filed with CBP, which statement of the following options is a valid claim for a 514 Protest concerning an…Fines, Penalties & ForfeituresAnswer →
  63. Q68The assessed amount of a penalty issued under 19 U.S.C. 1526(f) for a seizure taken under 19 U.S.C. 1526(e) is derived from:Fines, Penalties & ForfeituresAnswer →
  64. Q69How much is the fee that should accompany an application to record one trademark with U.S. Customs and Border Protection for one class of…Intellectual Property RightsAnswer →
  65. Q70An application to record a trade name shall be in writing addressed to the IPR & Restricted Merchandise Branch, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue,…Intellectual Property RightsAnswer →
  66. Q71Which of the following is appropriate to challenge the seizure of merchandise for a violation of 19 USC 1526(e), as implemented by 19 CFR…Intellectual Property RightsAnswer →
  67. Q72Which of the following is TRUE with respect to imported merchandise after the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) finds a violation…Intellectual Property RightsAnswer →
  68. Q73The operator of the Foreign Trade Zone shall maintain all records required pertaining to zone merchandise for what period of time?Foreign Trade Zones & WarehousesAnswer →
  69. Q74Which of the following is NOT allowed within a Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ)?Foreign Trade Zones & WarehousesAnswer →
  70. Q75Which of the following statements, regarding bonded warehouse operations, is ACCURATE:Foreign Trade Zones & WarehousesAnswer →
  71. Q76ABC Smith & Co. manufactures small gardening hand-held shovels in its foreign trade zone (FTZ). For the shovels’ production, the company…Foreign Trade Zones & WarehousesAnswer →
  72. Q77An importer may file a NAFTA claim within ________ for a refund of duties?Free Trade AgreementsAnswer →
  73. Q78Goods wholly obtained or produced entirely in the territory of Canada, Mexico and/or the United States means all of the below EXCEPT:Free Trade AgreementsAnswer →
  74. Q79Fancy Jewelry Company exported 100 identical 14 karat gold bracelets from the United States to Brazil. In Brazil, its subsidiary company…Free Trade AgreementsAnswer →
  75. Q80What is the significance of the SPI (special program indicator) “P+” in HTSUS 0401.50.75, 0402.21.25 and 0403.90.78?Free Trade AgreementsAnswer →