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April 2023 — every question

All 80 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. Q1Which of the following forms or the electronic equivalent would NOT be created by the customs broker to be kept in the warehouse permit…Practical ExerciseAnswer →
  2. Q2What is the Entry Type code for the withdrawal of 5,000 kilograms of cheddar cheese on opening day, January 2, 2023?Practical ExerciseAnswer →
  3. Q3Which of the following country codes correctly reflects the country of origin on the entry summary or electronic equivalent?Practical ExerciseAnswer →
  4. Q4Which of the following statements is TRUE? As indicated on the invoice, 10,000 kilograms of the cheddar cheese needs to be aged for six…Practical ExerciseAnswer →
  5. Q5What would be the correct amount of duty for a warehouse withdrawal of 8,000 kilograms of cheddar cheese for which Headquarters Quota has…Practical ExerciseAnswer →
  6. Q6Which regulation provides the warehouse proprietor shall not permit the sampling of the cheese wheel when the importer tests the cheese for…Practical ExerciseAnswer →
  7. Q7Which statement correctly identifies the timeframe within which CBP will notify the importer in writing of a detention of merchandise when…MiscellaneousAnswer →
  8. Q8Under which of the following circumstances will the importer NOT be required to have a bond containing conditions set forth in 19 CFR…MiscellaneousAnswer →
  9. Q9Which section of the Customs Regulations states the general exceptions to the marking requirements?MiscellaneousAnswer →
  10. Q10What is the civil fine for a first violation under 19 U.S.C. 1526(f) and 19 CFR 133.27 on any person who directs, assists financially or…MiscellaneousAnswer →
  11. Q11In response to the issuance of which CBP Form, or its electronic equivalent, may Center directors accept certificates of marking supported…MiscellaneousAnswer →
  12. Q12Which one of the following actions CANNOT be taken on merchandise after liquidation of the entry becomes final?MiscellaneousAnswer →
  13. Q13What is the CLASSIFICATION of handbags that are constructed of birch wood and are valued over $20.00 each. The wood is completely uncoated…ClassificationAnswer →
  14. Q14What is the CLASSIFICATION of a welded, octagonal steel tube? The tube consists of 0.8% Carbon and 10.3% Chromium and has a wall thickness…ClassificationAnswer →
  15. Q15What is the CLASSIFICATION of a printer that connects to an automatic data processing machine, transmits a facsimile, copies, and prints at…ClassificationAnswer →
  16. Q16What is the CLASSIFCATION of a men’s lace-up, casual shoe with a closed toe and closed heel that does not cover the ankle with an upper of…ClassificationAnswer →
  17. Q17Which answer describes a material which is classifiable within Heading 5903, HTSUS?ClassificationAnswer →
  18. Q18What is the CLASSIFICATION of a whoopee cushion, which is a seat cushion commonly placed on a seat for humor purposes that makes a sound…ClassificationAnswer →
  19. Q19What is the CLASSIFICATION of an unassembled, complete, commercial greenhouse building made predominantly of wood with subsidiary…ClassificationAnswer →
  20. Q20What is the CLASSIFICATION of a flat piece of marble which has been surface- polished but not edge-worked, and measures 30 centimeters long…ClassificationAnswer →
  21. Q21What is the CLASSIFICATION of an Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED) television with a diagonal screen size of 75-inches (190.5 cm)?…ClassificationAnswer →
  22. Q22What is the CLASSIFICATION of a beef pho broth that contains 5 percent by weight of ground beef and is imported from Thailand in 2.1 oz.…ClassificationAnswer →
  23. Q23What is the CLASSIFICATION of a vegetable-based fertilizer, composed of 8% potassium and 92% other substances, imported in 10-kilogram…ClassificationAnswer →
  24. Q24What is the CLASSIFICATION of a women’s cape made from 80 percent wool, 20 percent acrylic woven fabric?ClassificationAnswer →
  25. Q25What is the CLASSIFICATION of an electric pedal-assist bicycle (e-bike) that is equipped with conventional bicycle components such as a…ClassificationAnswer →
  26. Q26Which entry type is NOT eligible to be corrected by filing a Post Summary Correction (PSC)?Automated Commercial Environment (ACE)Answer →
  27. Q27Which one of the following documents must a prospective participant interested in transmitting data electronically through the Automated…Automated Commercial Environment (ACE)Answer →
  28. Q28Authorized Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) users can create blanket declaration records in the ACE Secure Data Portal EXCEPT for…Automated Commercial Environment (ACE)Answer →
  29. Q29When an Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) entry summary is in TRADE control status, which of the following actions is NOT available?Automated Commercial Environment (ACE)Answer →
  30. Q30Use the provided calendar and the following entry record information to determine the answer with the correct dates in the order of entry…Automated Commercial Environment (ACE)Answer →
  31. Q31A shipment has an arrival date of Monday May 4, 2020 at 11:05 am (Eastern). The error free entry summary with payment is submitted on…QuotaAnswer →
  32. Q32Which of the following statements is COMPLETELY CORRECT when Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) entry is presented in proper form with estimated…QuotaAnswer →
  33. Q33A shipment of steel is made in South Korea and arrives in Chicago, Illinois. The absolute quota for this merchandise is filled. Which ONE…QuotaAnswer →
  34. Q34Which of the following statements is TRUE under the following facts? On September 1, 2022, a broker filed a type 02 entry for a shipment…QuotaAnswer →
  35. Q35What is the date and time of presentation for quota priority for the following scenario? A sugar quota entry summary for Opening Moment is…QuotaAnswer →
  36. Q36Which of the following will NOT be included in the appraisement of merchandise under transaction value?Valuation & AppraisementAnswer →
  37. Q37What is the dutiable value based upon the following information? Gemma Jones, a sole proprietor doing business as GJ Imports, wants to…Valuation & AppraisementAnswer →
  38. Q38What is the deductive value of the imported merchandise under the following circumstances? A foreign shipper sells 1000 leather attaché…Valuation & AppraisementAnswer →
  39. Q39Which is NOT a requirement for an assist?Valuation & AppraisementAnswer →
  40. Q40Which of the following pairings of foreign seller and U.S. importer are NOT related persons as defined in Part 152 of the Title 19 CFR?Valuation & AppraisementAnswer →
  41. Q41How should the merchandise be appraised in the following scenario? A foreign shipper sold merchandise at $100.00 per unit to a U.S.…Valuation & AppraisementAnswer →
  42. Q42Which of the following importations does NOT require a permit issued by Fish and Wildlife Services (FWS)? The importation is not from…Partner Government AgenciesAnswer →
  43. Q43With which Federal agencies must documentary evidence of conformity with other agency regulations be filed when importing a motor vehicle…Partner Government AgenciesAnswer →
  44. Q44Which of the following statements is FALSE?Partner Government AgenciesAnswer →
  45. Q45Where in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) can the definition of the "Customs Territory of the United States" be…Entry & Entry SummaryAnswer →
  46. Q46Which of the following duties, taxes or fees CANNOT be reduced or removed in ACE through the transmission of a post summary correction…Entry & Entry SummaryAnswer →
  47. Q47What action must be taken to avoid liquidated damages for failing to file or late filing of an entry summary when an entry summary is…Entry & Entry SummaryAnswer →
  48. Q48Which regulatory section defines the "time of entry" when merchandise is released under the immediate delivery procedure?Entry & Entry SummaryAnswer →
  49. Q49A commercial invoice states that the imported widgets are manufactured by Best Widgets. The goods are exported to the United States by…Entry & Entry SummaryAnswer →
  50. Q50Which of the following two-digit codes would be entered in the "mode of transport" block of the CBP Form 7501 or its equivalent under the…Entry & Entry SummaryAnswer →
  51. Q51Given the following manufacturer information from a commercial invoice, what would be the correct CBP Form 3461/7501 Entry Manufacturer…Entry & Entry SummaryAnswer →
  52. Q52Which of the following is a TRUE statement regarding the principles governing the classification of goods in the tariff schedule?Entry & Entry SummaryAnswer →
  53. Q53To avoid having excluded merchandise deemed abandoned and destroyed, importers have up to from the date of receipt of Exclusion Letter…Entry & Entry SummaryAnswer →
  54. Q54What is the latest date CBP can demand that the following shipment be returned to CBP custody? A shipment of textile products claiming…Entry & Entry SummaryAnswer →
  55. Q55As defined in the Customs Regulations, what does "released conditionally" mean?Entry & Entry SummaryAnswer →
  56. Q56In the following scenario, upon proper request, to which type of ruling is the importer entitled?  The Center of Excellence and Expertise…Entry & Entry SummaryAnswer →
  57. Q57Within how many working days prior to the date of intended destruction must a Notice of Intent to Export, Destroy, or Return Merchandise…DrawbackAnswer →
  58. Q58Which designated merchandise qualifies for Direct Identification Unused Merchandise Drawback under 19 USC 1313(j)(1)?DrawbackAnswer →
  59. Q59Which of the following factors does CBP NOT consider when requiring a claimant to restructure their drawback claims in such a manner as to…DrawbackAnswer →
  60. Q60Which of the following answers is NOT a condition or criteria for identification of merchandise or articles by accounting method for…DrawbackAnswer →
  61. 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…DrawbackAnswer →
  62. Q62What is the maximum penalty for any one incident of conducting Customs business without a license?Broker ComplianceAnswer →
  63. Q63Who must a broker business designate as the contact for CBP for broker-wide customs business and financial recordkeeping requirements?Broker ComplianceAnswer →
  64. Q64Which of the following is NOT an example of diligence in correspondence and paying monies?Broker ComplianceAnswer →
  65. Q65Within how many days of the date of discovery that an employee is a convicted felon must a duly licensed broker seek approval of such…Broker ComplianceAnswer →
  66. Q66Newly licensed Customs broker Pat Smith (Smith or they/their) received their individual Customs broker license on August 1, 2022. On…Broker ComplianceAnswer →
  67. Q67How long after attaining a passing grade on the Customs Broker License Exam (CBLE) does an applicant have to apply for a Customs broker…Broker ComplianceAnswer →
  68. Q68Which of the following dates is the earliest date that an examinee who took the Customs Broker License Exam (CBLE) on October 26, 2022, is…Broker ComplianceAnswer →
  69. Q69Within how many working days must a licensed customs broker transmit a payment to CBP of funds received from an importer after the payment…Broker ComplianceAnswer →
  70. Q70What is the correct amount of estimated duty to be deposited with an Entry Summary dated June 1, 2022 for an air shipment of Leather…Free Trade AgreementsAnswer →
  71. Q71What is the TRADE AGREEMENT status of an unlined curtain panel of 100% acrylic, dyed, woven fabric that has undergone the following…Free Trade AgreementsAnswer →
  72. Q72Which one of the following is NOT a program providing special tariff treatment?Free Trade AgreementsAnswer →
  73. Q73Which of the following would NOT be used to support a claim by the importer of petroleum products classified in Heading 2710 of the…Free Trade AgreementsAnswer →
  74. Q74Under the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA), which of the following would NOT be considered an "indirect material" in the…Free Trade AgreementsAnswer →
  75. Q75What status designation should be applied to merchandise entered for warehousing and transferred to a Foreign Trade Zone?Foreign Trade Zones & WarehousesAnswer →
  76. Q76Merchandise in may be entered for warehouse from a foreign trade zone.Foreign Trade Zones & WarehousesAnswer →
  77. Q77Which of the following does not apply to a Duty-Free Store Operation?Foreign Trade Zones & WarehousesAnswer →
  78. Q78Which class of bonded warehouse is known as a general order warehouse, established for the storage and disposition exclusively of general…Foreign Trade Zones & WarehousesAnswer →
  79. Q79Upon proper application, what Zone status will be given to merchandise taken into a Foreign Trade Zone for the sole purpose of exportation,…Foreign Trade Zones & WarehousesAnswer →
  80. Q80Choose the time pairing that will correctly fill in the blanks in the following sentence. Regarding the annual reconciliation report and…Foreign Trade Zones & WarehousesAnswer →