| How long does it take to complete the Custom Broker License Exam course?
The average person completes our Customs Broker License course in 6 weeks. A survey of students averaged a total of 22 hours for reading assignments and 24 hours for lectures, for a total of 46 study hours. *The survey was made when the course had 22 Lessons and has now increased to 23 Lessons, so the actual study hours would have to be increased by 3-4 hours to a total of approximately 50 hours.
What is the difference between the Standard Course and the Enhanced Course?
The two course are identical. The only difference is the Enhanced Course includes the Customs Regulations, Directives and supplemental reference material. With the Enhanced Course the only publication you will need to order is the Harmonized Tariff.
Below is a comparison chart between the Standard and Enhanced Customs Broker License Exam Course.
Course Comparison Standard Enhanced
● Full Customs Broker Course 23 Lessons |
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● Live Help Desk |
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● Members Only Web |
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● Previous Exams |
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● Interactive Testing |
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● Customs Forms |
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● Bulletins |
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● Quick Cram Study Guide & Review |
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Supplemental Reference |
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● Customs Regulations |
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● CATAIR |
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ABI User Requirement |
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Appendix B |
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Appendix D |
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Appendix E |
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Appendix G |
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Appendix H |
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Appendix L |
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Glossary of Terms |
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● Instructions for CBP 7501 |
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● Post Entry Amendments |
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● RLF Requirements |
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● Directives |
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3510-004 |
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3550-055 |
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3550-067 |
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3550-79A |
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3560-001A |
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5610-002A |
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Is there homework?
Yes, starting with Lesson 6. Homework consists of questions from previous Custom Broker Exams. At the beginning of each class, we review the homework from the previous lesson plan, explain the answers and tell you where the answer is found in the Regulations.
How long is each DVD Lecture?
It depends on the level of difficulty of the topic. Anywhere from 45 minutes to two hours per Lecture.
What if I need more help?
Registered students receive unlimited use to the Help Desk for one semester. The Help Desk is live and staffed full time from 9:00 - 5:00 EST. Of course, email is available any time. Email questions received after hours and will be answered the next morning by 9:30am EST.
How does your Customs Brokers License Exam course work?
The Custom Broker License Exam course is divided into 23 Lesson Plans. Each Lesson Plan has a reading assignment and a DVD Lecture that matches the same topic. Reading Assignment 1, matches DVD Lecture 1 - Reading Assignment 2, matches DVD Lecture 2, etc .
Just as in any class, you complete a reading assignment prior to entering the classroom. The only difference with this course is that you do not have to commute to class and can study at your own pace.
Ordering a Free Sample DVD is the best way of understanding of our format.
Can I see an online preview?
Yes, Our "old" Sample DVD has a snippet on U Tube. This is not the current sample and is only a snippet. U Tube
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About the
Customs Broker License Exam
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| Q: |
What
is the Customs Broker License Examination? |
| A: |
The
Customs Broker License Exam is an open book/open test
with 80 multiple-choice questions based on designated editions
of:
-The
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS)
-Title 19, Code of Federal Regulations
-Specified Customs Directives
-Customs and Trade Automated Interface Requirements document
(CATAIR)
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| Q: |
How
long is the Customs Broker License Exam? |
| A: |
You
have four hours to complete the Customs Broker Exam.
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| Q: |
Where
and when is the Customs Broker Exam given?
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| A: |
The Customs Broker
exam is normally given at CBP service ports the first
Monday in April and the first Monday in October.
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The appropriate CBP port director must receive the examination
application and $200 fee at least 30 days in advance of the
Customs Broker examination date. |
| Q: |
What
must applicants take to the Customs Broker Examination site? |
| A: |
Each
applicant is responsible for bringing proof of registration,
a picture identification, and the recommended reference materials
to the examination.
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| Q: |
Must
I be a U.S. citizen to take Customs Broker exam? |
| A: |
No, you
do not need to be a U.S. citizen to take this examination. But
you must be a U.S. citizen to apply for a Customs Broker License. Your passing score is valid for 3 years, giving you a 3 year window to become a citizen for the license. |
| Q: |
What
is a passing score to pass the Customs Broker Exam? |
| A: |
A passing score
is 75 percent or better is required to pass the Customs Broker Exam |
| Q: |
What
if I fail the Customs Broker examination? |
| A: |
You may
retake the examination until you pass. You are also entitled
to submit an appeal of your examination score to CBP in accordance
with 19 CFR 111.13(f) |
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Applying
for a Customs Broker License
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| Q: |
When
may I apply? |
| A: |
Assuming
you are eligible, you may apply after you pass the Customs Broker
License Examination. |
| Q: |
How
long after passing the examination can I wait to apply for a
Customs Broker License? |
| A: |
You must
apply to a CBP port director within three years of the date
of the letter notifying you that you passed the Customs Broker
License Exam. |
| Q: |
What
are the fees for a Customs Broker License application? |
| A: |
There is
a $200 application fee (plus a fingerprint check and processing
fee). |
| Q: |
Where
do I apply? |
| A: |
Apply to
the port where you want to transact Customs business as a broker. |
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Customs Broker License
Application
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| Q: |
Who
reviews Customs Broker License applications? |
| A: |
There are
three levels of review. First is a multi-agency background investigation.
Second, the CBP port director reviews the background investigation
and any other pertinent information, and forwards a recommendation
to CBP Headquarters in Washington, D.C. Finally, CBP will carefully
evaluate each application, and the Assistant Commissioner, Office
of Field Operations, will advise the applicant whether his or
her application is approved. |
| Q: |
What
does the background investigation include? |
| A: |
Each broker
license applicant must undergo a background investigation that
includes a fingerprint analysis and a review of character references,
credit reports, and any arrest record. Arrests or convictions
do not necessarily preclude the issuance of a license. |
| Q: |
How
long does the license application process take? |
| A: |
The length
of time it takes to complete the license application process
can vary depending on multiple factors. Some of the factors
include but are not limited to the amount of different locations
the applicant has lived in, the workload of the agent conducting
the background investigation and the national security threat
level. An application can take from 8 to 12 months to process. |
| Q: |
Is
there an appeal if a broker license application is denied by
CBP? |
| A: |
Yes. Appeal
procedures are outlined in 19 CFR 117.17. |
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