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October 2021 — 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. Q2If there is a difference of less than $20.00 between the total amount of duties, taxes, and fees, including interest in the original…Automated Commercial Environment (ACE)Answer →
  2. Q4To submit a Post Summary Correction (PSC), the original entry summary or previously filed PSC must meet ALL the following criteria, EXCEPT:Automated Commercial Environment (ACE)Answer →
  3. Q6A ________________ or unique identifier will be used to identify and trace merchandise within a Foreign Trade Zone.Foreign Trade Zones & WarehousesAnswer →
  4. Q7________________ allows for delivery of merchandise to a Foreign Trade Zone without prior application and approval on CBP Form 214.Foreign Trade Zones & WarehousesAnswer →
  5. Q8With regards to a Foreign Trade Zone, the term ______________ refers to a person or firm using a zone or subzone for storage, handling, or…Foreign Trade Zones & WarehousesAnswer →
  6. Q9What is the appropriate country of origin marking for a pair of shoes manufactured in China and imported with its unsealed shoebox that…Marking & Country of OriginAnswer →
  7. Q10An arts and crafts store will be importing a container of 150 four-hole rim buttons that are three inches in diameter and one half inch…Marking & Country of OriginAnswer →
  8. Q11Petitions for relief from seizures must be filed within ____ days from the date of mailing of the notice of seizure.Fines, Penalties & ForfeituresAnswer →
  9. Q12What is the time limit after the date of sale for filing a petition for restoration of proceeds of sale?Fines, Penalties & ForfeituresAnswer →
  10. Q13Supplemental petitions filed in cases involving violations of 19 USC 1641 where the amount of the penalty assessed exceeds $10,000 will be…Fines, Penalties & ForfeituresAnswer →
  11. Q14Under the degrees of culpability under Section 592, a violation is considered fraudulent when:Fines, Penalties & ForfeituresAnswer →
  12. Q15In which General Note (GN) to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) is the Peru Trade Promotion Agreement (PTPA)…Entry & Entry SummaryAnswer →
  13. Q16In cases where imported cargo is unloaded from a commercial vessel at a port within the definition of 19 CFR 24.24 Harbor maintenance fee,…Entry & Entry SummaryAnswer →
  14. Q17Where can you find the regulation pertaining to the compensation (liquidated damages) for breach of bond?Entry & Entry SummaryAnswer →
  15. Q18An importer would like to submit a classification ruling request to CBP to determine the correct Harmonized Tariff Schedule provision for a…Entry & Entry SummaryAnswer →
  16. Q19An individual who qualifies as an importer of record under 19 USC 1484 may authorize an unpaid agent to enter merchandise on their behalf,…Entry & Entry SummaryAnswer →
  17. Q20Which piece of information is NOT a requirement on a commercial invoice?Entry & Entry SummaryAnswer →
  18. Q21Which of the following mail articles is NOT subject to examination or inspection by Customs?Entry & Entry SummaryAnswer →
  19. Q22Excessive deposits of Alcohol or Tobacco taxes cannot be refunded in cases where:Entry & Entry SummaryAnswer →
  20. Q23Which of the following Chapter 98 provisions has a Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) requirement?Entry & Entry SummaryAnswer →
  21. Q24The port director may revoke or suspend the license of a cartman or lighterman if any of the following is found, EXCEPT:Entry & Entry SummaryAnswer →
  22. 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…Entry & Entry SummaryAnswer →
  23. Q26A broker files a transportation and exportation entry for a shipment of merchandise on March 1, 2021. This shipment arrives at the Port of…Entry & Entry SummaryAnswer →
  24. Q27How much is the maximum administrative penalty, in terms of total actual, or potential loss of revenue, for a person who seeks, induces, or…DrawbackAnswer →
  25. Q28All records which pertain to the filing of a drawback claim or to the information contained in the records in connection with the filing of…DrawbackAnswer →
  26. Q30Each manufacturer or producer submitting a letter of notification of intent to operate under a general manufacturing drawback ruling must…DrawbackAnswer →
  27. Q31Except when another period is fixed by law or regulations, any document for the production of which a bond or stipulation is given must be…BondsAnswer →
  28. Q32Which statement is TRUE concerning Customs Bonds?BondsAnswer →
  29. Q33If any CBP bond, except one given only for the production of free-entry or reduced-duty documents, has not been satisfied upon the…BondsAnswer →
  30. Q34An article of base metal containing two or more base metals is classified by the metal that __________________.ClassificationAnswer →
  31. Q35What is the CLASSIFICIATION of glazed ceramic mosaic cubes on a mesh backing which measure approximately 1 centimeter (cm) wide by 1 cm…ClassificationAnswer →
  32. Q36What would be the correct CLASSIFICATION of a screw for wood composed of 50% iron, 25% copper and 25% aluminum?ClassificationAnswer →
  33. Q37What is the CLASSIFICATION for a liquid "coffee creamer" said to be a blend of fresh milk, fresh cream, and sucralose (a sweetener),…ClassificationAnswer →
  34. Q38What is the CLASSIFICATION of a jambalaya frozen food entrée that consists of the following ingredients by weight: 30% cooked seasoned…ClassificationAnswer →
  35. Q39What is the CLASSIFICATION of a men’s hip-length jacket with an outer layer constructed of 100% nylon woven fabric and an inner layer of…ClassificationAnswer →
  36. Q40What is the CLASSIFICATION of a duster frame that is used as a cleaning tool? The duster frame is composed of an ethylene-vinyl acetate…ClassificationAnswer →
  37. Q41What is the CLASSIFICATION of pinking shears, with stainless steel blades and plastic handles, valued at $2.15 each?ClassificationAnswer →
  38. Q42What is the correct CLASSIFICATION of steel butt weld pipe fittings containing 1% carbon, 0.020% silicon, 0.30% manganese, 10.9% chromium…ClassificationAnswer →
  39. Q43What is the CLASSIFICATION of a teacup that is made of a porcelain containing 28% tricalcium phosphate, valued at $18, and offered for sale…ClassificationAnswer →
  40. Q44What is the CLASSIFICATION of an automatic baseball pitching machine that releases five time- delayed balls in succession? The pitching…ClassificationAnswer →
  41. Q45What is the CLASSIFICATION of a battery-powered, digital blood-pressure monitor? The machine is composed of a fabric sleeve, a microphone,…ClassificationAnswer →
  42. Q46What is the CLASSIFICATION and DUTY RATE of D-Aspartic acid (CAS #1783-96-6)? D- Aspartic acid is an amino acid used as a pharmaceutical…ClassificationAnswer →
  43. Q47All the following information must be included in other Federal agency requests to CBP for investigation in proceedings relating to the…Anti-Dumping & Countervailing DutiesAnswer →
  44. Q48For merchandise that is subject to an antidumping or countervailing duty order and is to be entered under a consumption entry, which of the…Anti-Dumping & Countervailing DutiesAnswer →
  45. Q49Qualifying expenditures may be offset by a distribution of assessed antidumping and countervailing duties. These expenditures must be…Anti-Dumping & Countervailing DutiesAnswer →
  46. Q50John Brown imported eight ball bearings with integral shafts from Germany, which are classified under subheading 8482.10.10, HTSUS, at a…Anti-Dumping & Countervailing DutiesAnswer →
  47. Q51CBP may demand that released merchandise be redelivered if it fails to comply with laws or regulations governing its admission into the…Intellectual Property RightsAnswer →
  48. Q52Which of the following is the appropriate method to challenge the seizure of merchandise for a violation of 19 USC 1526(e), as implemented…Intellectual Property RightsAnswer →
  49. Q53If a violation of the trademark or copyright laws is not discovered until after entry and deposit of estimated duty, the entry shall be…Intellectual Property RightsAnswer →
  50. Q54Relief from a forfeiture may be granted pursuant to a petition for relief provided that certain conditions are met. Which of the…Intellectual Property RightsAnswer →
  51. Q55If articles suspected of bearing counterfeit marks are detained and the importer does not provide timely information, or the information…Intellectual Property RightsAnswer →
  52. Q56Exporter E provides the following quantity discounts on mattresses purchased by importers before their importation: • 1 to 99 mattresses -…Valuation & AppraisementAnswer →
  53. Q57A foreign commercial invoice reports a value of $7,200 with an addition of $800 for “distributor fee” for a total invoice of $8,000. The…Valuation & AppraisementAnswer →
  54. Q58Which of the following statements concerning customs valuation is FALSE?Valuation & AppraisementAnswer →
  55. Q59A shipment of beach towels manufactured in Izmir, Turkey is entered at $10 per unit, Delivered Duty Paid (“DDP”) Baltimore. The beach…Valuation & AppraisementAnswer →
  56. Q60Toys for All is a U.S. importer of toys from several countries. The company approaches the broker to discuss its current valuation method.…Valuation & AppraisementAnswer →
  57. Q61Which of the following is NOT an acceptable basis of appraisement for imported merchandise?Valuation & AppraisementAnswer →
  58. Q62Which regulatory citation accurately completes the following sentence? Quota priority and status are determined as of the time of…QuotaAnswer →
  59. Q63Unless a formal entry or entry by appraisement is required, a mail entry on CBP Form ________ shall be issued and forwarded with the…QuotaAnswer →
  60. Q64An entry summary for consumption or a withdrawal for consumption for quota-class merchandise shall be presented only during official office…QuotaAnswer →
  61. Q65Would kombucha concentrate powder, classified under subheading 2106.90.98, HTSUS, be eligible for duty-free treatment after importation if…Free Trade AgreementsAnswer →
  62. Q66Which of the following Free Trade Agreements (FTA) have a remanufacturing provision enabling certain non-originating third-country goods to…Free Trade AgreementsAnswer →
  63. Q67Under what section in the 19 CFR would you find information on United States-Oman Free Trade Agreement?Free Trade AgreementsAnswer →
  64. Q68Under what Free Trade Agreement (FTA) can certain third-country goods originate, and thus be eligible for preferential tariff treatment…Free Trade AgreementsAnswer →
  65. Q69What is the CLASSIFICATION of current production wall art depicting abstract flowers and birds that is mechanically printed, via…MiscellaneousAnswer →
  66. Q70A Cargo Declaration must state all the following EXCEPT:MiscellaneousAnswer →
  67. Q71Operations incidental to the assembly process whether performed before, during, or after assembly, do not constitute further fabrication,…MiscellaneousAnswer →
  68. Q72An importer, Greg’s Sports Accessories, imports small orders for individual customers which are valued at less than $800. The company…MiscellaneousAnswer →
  69. Q73How long does the broker have to retransmit an entry rejected by CBP for an antidumping and/or countervailing duty issue?Broker ComplianceAnswer →
  70. Q74Every three years each licensed broker (both individual and corporate) must file a status report (Triennial Status Report) with CBP by…Broker ComplianceAnswer →
  71. Q76Below are the basic requirements to obtain an individual broker’s license EXCEPT:Broker ComplianceAnswer →
  72. Q77Under what section of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) would you find the fee associated with an application filed by a carrier or…Broker ComplianceAnswer →
  73. Q78What factor is NOT always considered by Customs when measuring if a broker is exercising responsible supervision and control over the…Broker ComplianceAnswer →
  74. Q79Which of the below statements is FALSE?Broker ComplianceAnswer →
  75. Q80Juan Hembra is a customs broker at ABC Brokers. He also owns and operates Hembra Hats, a brick- and-mortar store in Miami that imports and…Broker ComplianceAnswer →