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October 2024 — every question

All 78 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 ONE of the following permits constitute sufficient permit authority for a customs broker to conduct customs business within the…Broker ComplianceAnswer →
  2. Q2Who must exercise responsible supervision and control over the transaction of customs business of an association or corporation that is a…Broker ComplianceAnswer →
  3. Q3While preparing the entry documents for a shipment on behalf of its client Angel Industries (Angel), Shady CHB (Shady) sees that the…Broker ComplianceAnswer →
  4. Q4An individual's customs broker license is suspended by operation of law for failure to file a triennial status report and pay the fee, and…Broker ComplianceAnswer →
  5. Q5____ must be set forth in or attached to an application for a new national permit to describe how responsible supervision and control will…Broker ComplianceAnswer →
  6. Q6What is the maximum number of calendar days that the designated recordkeeping contact has to make the records available to CBP, if the…Broker ComplianceAnswer →
  7. Q7A duly licensed customs broker was named in and properly served a U.S CBP summons signed by a Center Director. The summons requires the…Broker ComplianceAnswer →
  8. Q8Ms. Crimson and Mr. Blue are both individually licensed customs brokers. They form a Limited Liability Company (LLC) and obtain an…Broker ComplianceAnswer →
  9. Q9Other than the owner or purchaser, of the following, who has the authority to sign or certify electronic transmissions of the entry or…Broker ComplianceAnswer →
  10. Q10The grantor of a customs power of attorney (POA) to a licensed customs brokerage business is a limited partnership and imports textile…Broker ComplianceAnswer →
  11. Q11Which of the following limitations in a limited power of attorney between a broker and an importer would NOT be permitted under Customs…Broker ComplianceAnswer →
  12. Q12Sam Sly's customs broker license was revoked by operation of law for failure to file a triennial status report and pay the fee. Sam thought…Broker ComplianceAnswer →
  13. Q13If a penalty is assessed or a seizure is made and less than 180 days remain before the statute of limitations may be asserted as a defense,…Broker ComplianceAnswer →
  14. Q14Which ONE of the following is subject to mandatory seizure under 19 USC 1595a(c)?Broker ComplianceAnswer →
  15. Q16Which of the following statements is FALSE with respect to the Power of Attorney (POA)?Practical ExerciseAnswer →
  16. Q17Echo will be filing a CBP Form 7501 (7501) for the importation of its paper products, with an entered value of over $1,000. Box 23 on the…Practical ExerciseAnswer →
  17. Q18NBB determines it needs to make a USMCA post-summary claim on a type 01 consumption entry filed on behalf of Echo. Of the following methods…Practical ExerciseAnswer →
  18. Q19Echo experienced high demand in the U.S. for its paper products and could not manufacture quickly enough to meet its customers’ demands.…Practical ExerciseAnswer →
  19. Q20On August 16, 2024, NBB filed a warehouse entry for Echo’s paper instead of a consumption entry. This merchandise was manufactured in…Practical ExerciseAnswer →
  20. Q21Of the parties listed below, which party is entitled to claim manufacturing drawback when the right to claim drawback has not been assigned…DrawbackAnswer →
  21. Q22How long must records supporting a claim under the modernized drawback regulations be reatined?DrawbackAnswer →
  22. Q23Which of the answer choices listed below is NOT information required to be maintained by the drawback claimant in the proper documents…DrawbackAnswer →
  23. 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…DrawbackAnswer →
  24. Q25Which of the following best describes a drawback claim, as authorized for payment by CBP?DrawbackAnswer →
  25. Q26What is the CLASSIFICATION for a plastic tripod designed for use with a digital camera?ClassificationAnswer →
  26. Q27The Explanatory Notes (ENs) to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) define sets as follows: “for the purposes of…ClassificationAnswer →
  27. Q28What is the CLASSIFICATION of an artificial floral bouquet that consists of purple and pink flowers made from natural ostrich feathers that…ClassificationAnswer →
  28. Q29What is the CLASSIFICATION of merchandise invoiced as "polyester scarf" which is composed of 100% polyester and measures 59 centimeters…ClassificationAnswer →
  29. Q30Which of the following statements is accurate with regard to “cough drops” of Chapter 17, HTSUS?ClassificationAnswer →
  30. Q31What is the CLASSIFICATION of heat insulating solid building bricks made of ceramic?ClassificationAnswer →
  31. Q32What is the CLASSIFICATION of a women's outdoor long sleeve garment top, which is composed of a rubberized textile fabric meant for…ClassificationAnswer →
  32. Q33What is the CLASSIFICATION of a motorcycle propelled by an electric motor rated at 80 kilowatts output? (1 megawatt = 1000 kilowatts; 1…ClassificationAnswer →
  33. Q34What is the CLASSIFICATION of a greenhouse cabinet measuring 48" high by 36" wide by 20" deep? The greenhouse is constructed of a wooden…ClassificationAnswer →
  34. Q35You are filing entry on a shipment consisting of 25 dozen men's woven cotton pajamas weighing 5 kg per dozen. The pajamas are valued at…ClassificationAnswer →
  35. Q36What is the CLASSIFICATION of a set of four (4) molded, high-grade thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) floor mats, specifically shaped for…ClassificationAnswer →
  36. Q37Which merchandise described below is CLASSIFIED under 8536.70.0000?ClassificationAnswer →
  37. Q38What is the CLASSIFICATION of merchandise identified as "Polyhedral Bead Combo Pack?" The packaged beads contain 20 beads consisting of…ClassificationAnswer →
  38. Q39What is the CLASSIFICATION of a beverage dispenser machine designed to dispense both soda and non-carbonated soft drinks? The dispenser is…ClassificationAnswer →
  39. Q40What is the CLASSIFICATION and duty rate for a button of acrylic resin, not covered with textile material? The finished button is a product…ClassificationAnswer →
  40. Q41When withdrawing merchandise from a bonded warehouse for transportation to another port of entry, which ONE of the following choices is NOT…Entry & Entry SummaryAnswer →
  41. Q42Which of the following answer choices meets the minimum quantity requirements for merchandise that may be withdrawn from a bonded warehouse…Entry & Entry SummaryAnswer →
  42. Q43If CBP has detained articles for bearing copying or simulating marks, all the following would enable the importer to obtain release of the…Entry & Entry SummaryAnswer →
  43. Q44The operator of a foreign trade zone has _____ calendar days to prepare an annual reconciliation report after the end of the zone/subzone…Entry & Entry SummaryAnswer →
  44. 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…Entry & Entry SummaryAnswer →
  45. Q46A foreign trade zone operator discovers missing merchandise from a lot within the zone. If a consumption entry was filed, the missing…Entry & Entry SummaryAnswer →
  46. Q47A single entry bond was filed with an entry. What shall the port director do if a broker fails to file the entry summary in a timely manner?Entry & Entry SummaryAnswer →
  47. Q48Using the provided calendar and facts, calculate 1) the date duties, taxes, and fees were DUE after customs release; 2) the last day to…Entry & Entry SummaryAnswer →
  48. Q49Consumption entry ABC-1234567-8 has been submitted to CBP after the importer had entered and received the merchandise. Upon receiving the…Entry & Entry SummaryAnswer →
  49. Q50An importer is owed a refund of duties, taxes, and fees on an entry, but wants the refund to be mailed in care of its broker. The broker's…Entry & Entry SummaryAnswer →
  50. Q51After the merchandise has arrived, merchandise for which entry is required will be entered within ____ calendar days after landing from a…Entry & Entry SummaryAnswer →
  51. Q52Non-quota merchandise that is subject to the Section 232 Presidential Proclamation regarding steel and covered by an entry for immediate…Entry & Entry SummaryAnswer →
  52. Q53For a filer to submit a post-summary correction (PSC), the original entry summary or previously filed PSC must meet the following criteria:Entry & Entry SummaryAnswer →
  53. Q54A broker’s client calls and informs the broker that the client has a vase from Egypt that they want to import. The vase was purchased from…Entry & Entry SummaryAnswer →
  54. Q55An importer with merchandise currently in CBP custody at the Port of Laredo is substantially delinquent in the payment of several bills for…Entry & Entry SummaryAnswer →
  55. Q56What is the maximum value for a shipment of merchandise not qualifying for an exemption or exception, that may be entered as an informal…Entry & Entry SummaryAnswer →
  56. Q57Which of the below is a matter that could be subject to protest?Entry & Entry SummaryAnswer →
  57. Q58Which publication contains a list of corporations authorized to act as sureties on bonds, with the amount in which each may be accepted?Entry & Entry SummaryAnswer →
  58. Q59When an individual or organization files a bond with CBP the activity in which they plan on engaging will be identified on the bond. The…Entry & Entry SummaryAnswer →
  59. Q60When is the earliest date a continuous bond application may be filed if the requested effective date is March 1, 2025?Entry & Entry SummaryAnswer →
  60. Q61Die-cut steel scissors were bolted together and manufactured as completely finished scissors in China, fitted with rubberized non-slip…Entry & Entry SummaryAnswer →
  61. Q62Cotton seeds from the cotton species Gossypium barbadense are imported into the U.S. from Egypt. Plants of the species Gossypium barbadense…Entry & Entry SummaryAnswer →
  62. Q63Which of the following is NOT an example of a good "wholly obtained or produced" in the United States?Entry & Entry SummaryAnswer →
  63. Q64Every year more than one billion cut flowers are imported into the United States for Valentines Day and Mother's Day. Which regulatory…Entry & Entry SummaryAnswer →
  64. Q65Which of the following statements best describes the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)?Entry & Entry SummaryAnswer →
  65. Q66Merchandise imported from either Canada or Mexico under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the U.S. ( HTSUS) subheading 9811.00.60 is a…Valuation & AppraisementAnswer →
  66. Q67According to the United States-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (SFTA), what are the rules of origin for agricultural goods exported from…Valuation & AppraisementAnswer →
  67. Q68When does an antidumping or countervailing duty (AD/CVD) proceeding begin, assuming the proceeding was not self-initiated by the United…Valuation & AppraisementAnswer →
  68. Q69Upon conclusion of an investigation under 19 CFR 165.15, CBP will make a determination based on _____ as to whether covered merchandise was…Valuation & AppraisementAnswer →
  69. Q70Three importers of covered merchandise have multiple allegations of evading antidumping/countervailing (AD/CVD) orders. Which of the…Valuation & AppraisementAnswer →
  70. Q71Choose the correct answer to fill in the blank. Reduced or modified duty rates under tariff- rate quotas established pursuant to section…Valuation & AppraisementAnswer →
  71. Q72Which QUOTA is the one which permits a limited number of specified merchandise to be entered or withdrawn for consumption during specified…Valuation & AppraisementAnswer →
  72. Q73For the aggregate quantity of chocolate containing over 5.5 percent by weight of butterfat (excluding articles for consumption at retail as…Valuation & AppraisementAnswer →
  73. Q74Acme Company in the United States paid $7,000 to a Brazilian factory for a shipment of hula hoops, CIF terms of sale. The $7,000 consists…Valuation & AppraisementAnswer →
  74. Q75Disregarding antidumping and/or countervailing duties, if any, what is the duty rate of an imported aluminum product valued at $39,999.00…Valuation & AppraisementAnswer →
  75. Q76When determining the valuation of merchandise, which of the following best describes “similar merchandise”?Valuation & AppraisementAnswer →
  76. Q77Which 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 →
  77. Q78Which of the following relationships does not qualify as “related persons” for the purpose of determining value?Valuation & AppraisementAnswer →
  78. Q80A mold for toys was provided free of charge to a French manufacturer by the U.S. importer. The original cost of the mold was $180,000 but…Valuation & AppraisementAnswer →