CBLE Q&A
32 Seasons
CBLE Q&A is designed to do just that: to help examinees pass the Customs Broker Exam. The approach is very simple. We take the very questions that examiners have asked before, and provide rationale for their answers. The rationale - or reasoning - cause examinees to revisit topics tested while providing the structure and organization. The structure helps to build a framework that can be applied to variety of questions. During the exam, even if examinee does not recall the structure, the familiarity with the question would help.
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October 2021 Question 35 U.S. Customs Broker License Exam Discussion
Episode 1
Following CBLE question is the focus of this video:
What is the CLASSIFICATION of glazed ceramic mosaic cubes on a mesh backing which measure approximately 1 centimeter (cm) wide by 1 cm long by 1 cm thick, and have a water absorption coefficient by weight of 0.3%?
A. 6802.10.0000
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October 2021 Question 36 U.S. Customs Broker License Exam Discussion
Episode 2
Following CBLE question is the focus of this video:
What would be the correct CLASSIFICATION of a screw for wood composed of 50% iron, 25% copper and 25% aluminum?
A. 7316.10.9090
B. 7318.12.0000
C. 7415.33.0500
D. 7415.39.0000
E. 7508.90.5000Correct Answer: (B).
#Harmonized Tariff Schedule ...
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October 2021 Question 37 U.S. Customs Broker License Exam Discussion
Episode 3
Thank you for watching this video segment from 03/24/2022 Customs Broker License Examination (“CBLE”) preparation class.
Following CBLE question is the focus of this video:
What is the CLASSIFICATION for a liquid "coffee creamer" said to be a blend of fresh milk, fresh cream, and sucralose (a...
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October 2021 Question 38 U.S. Customs Broker License Exam Discussion
Episode 4
Following CBLE question is the focus of this video:
What is the CLASSIFICATION of a jambalaya frozen food entrée that consists of the following ingredients by weight: 30% cooked seasoned chicken breast, 25% cooked white rice, 20% jambalaya sauce, 15% spicy andouille sausage, 7% shrimp, and 3% mi...
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October 2021 Question 39 U.S. Customs Broker License Exam Discussion
Episode 5
Following CBLE question is the focus of this video:
What 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 thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) film that cannot be seen with the naked eye? The outer layer is treated wi...
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October 2021 Question 40 U.S. Customs Broker License Exam Discussion
Episode 6
Thank you for watching this video segment from 03/31/2022 Customs Broker License Examination (“CBLE”) preparation class.
Following CBLE question is the focus of this video:
What is the CLASSIFICATION of a duster frame that is used as a cleaning tool? The duster frame is composed of an ethyl...
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October 2021 Question 41 U.S. Customs Broker License Exam Discussion
Episode 7
Following CBLE question is the focus of this video:
What is the CLASSIFICATION of pinking shears, with stainless steel blades and plastic handles, valued at $2.15 each?
A. 8205.59.5560
B. 8213.00.3000
C. 8213.00.6000
D. 8213.00.9000
E. 8214.90.9000Correct Answer: (D).
#Harmonized Tariff Sched...
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October 2021 Question 43 U.S. Customs Broker License Exam Discussion
Episode 8
Following CBLE question is the focus of this video:
What is the CLASSIFICATION of a teacup that is made of a porcelain containing 28% tricalcium phosphate, valued at $18, and offered for sale in the same pattern as all of the other articles listed in Additional U.S. Note 6(b) to Chapter 69, HTSU...
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October 2021 Question 44 U.S. Customs Broker License Exam Discussion
Episode 9
Following CBLE question is the focus of this video:
What is the CLASSIFICATION of an automatic baseball pitching machine that releases five time- delayed balls in succession? The pitching machine is constructed of bright colored plastic and operates using four D cell batteries, which power the l...
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October 2021 Question 56 U.S. Customs Broker License Exam Discussion
Episode 10
Following CBLE question is the focus of this video:
Exporter E provides the following quantity discounts on mattresses purchased by importers before their importation:
• 1 to 99 mattresses - no discount
• 100 to 499 mattresses - 10% discount
• Over 500 mattresses - 15% discountUnder the first...
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October 2021 Question 57 U.S. Customs Broker License Exam Discussion
Episode 11
Following CBLE question is the focus of this video:
A 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 fee charged by the seller compensates the exclusive U.S. distributor who, by agreement with the foreign sel...
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October 2021 Question 58 U.S. Customs Broker License Exam Discussion
Episode 12
Following CBLE question is the focus of this video:
Which of the following statements concerning customs valuation is FALSE?
A. Any rebate of, or other decrease in, the price actually paid or payable made or otherwise effected between the buyer and seller after the date of importation of the me...
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October 2021 Question 59 U.S. Customs Broker License Exam Discussion
Episode 13
Following CBLE question is the focus of this video:
A shipment of beach towels manufactured in Izmir, Turkey is entered at $10 per unit, Delivered Duty Paid (“DDP”) Baltimore. The beach towels were delivered by truck from the plant in Izmir to Istanbul and then shipped from Istanbul to Baltimore...
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October 2021 Question 61 U.S. Customs Broker License Exam Discussion
Episode 14
Following CBLE question is the focus of this video:
Which of the following is NOT an acceptable basis of appraisement for imported merchandise?
A. Contract value
B. Computed value
C. Transaction value of identical merchandise
D. Transaction value of similar merchandise
E. Deductive valueCorre...
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October 2021 Question 60 U.S. Customs Broker License Exam Discussion
Episode 15
Thank you for watching this video segment from 04/07/2022 Customs Broker License Examination (“CBLE”) preparation class.
Following CBLE question is the focus of this video:
Toys for All is a U.S. importer of toys from several countries. The company approaches the broker to discuss its current...
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October 2021 Question 73 U.S. Customs Broker License Exam Discussion
Episode 16
Following CBLE question is the focus of this video:
How long does the broker have to retransmit an entry rejected by CBP for an antidumping and/or countervailing duty issue?
A. Within 2 working days from the date of rejection
B. Within 10 calendar days from the date of rejection
C. Within 10 wo... -
October 2021 Question 74 U.S. Customs Broker License Exam Discussion
Episode 17
Following CBLE question is the focus of this video:
Every three years each licensed broker (both individual and corporate) must file a status report (Triennial Status Report) with CBP by February of the reporting year. Failure to file the report by February of the reporting year will result in w...
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October 2021 Question 75 U.S. Customs Broker License Exam Discussion
Episode 18
Following CBLE question is the focus of this video:
Any person who pays by check any duties, taxes, fees, interest, or other charges or obligations due to CBP which are not guaranteed by a Customs bond shall be assessed a charge of ______ for each check which is returned unpaid by a financial in...
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October 2021 Question 76 U.S. Customs Broker License Exam Discussion
Episode 19
Following CBLE question is the focus of this video:
Below are the basic requirements to obtain an individual broker’s license EXCEPT:
A. Be a citizen of the United States
B. Not be an employee of the Unites States government
C. Be at least 18 years old at the time of submission of license appli... -
October 2021 Question 77 U.S. Customs Broker License Exam Discussion
Episode 20
Following CBLE question is the focus of this video:
Under what section of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) would you find the fee associated with an application filed by a carrier or freight forwarder to be authorized to receive bonded merchandise for transportation in bond?
A. 19 CFR 19.4...
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October 2021 Question 78 U.S. Customs Broker License Exam Discussion
Episode 21
Thank you for watching this video segment from 04/14/2022 Customs Broker License Examination (“CBLE”) preparation class.
Following CBLE question is the focus of this video:
What factor is NOT always considered by Customs when measuring if a broker is exercising responsible supervision and con...
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October 2021 Question 79 U.S. Customs Broker License Exam Discussion
Episode 22
Following CBLE question is the focus of this video:
Which of the below statements is FALSE?
A. A broker must not procure or attempt to procure, directly or indirectly, information from government records or other government sources of any kind to which access is not granted by proper authority....
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October 2021 Question 80 U.S. Customs Broker License Exam Discussion
Episode 23
Thank you for watching this video segment from 04/14/2022 Customs Broker License Examination (“CBLE”) preparation class.
Following CBLE question is the focus of this video:
Juan Hembra is a customs broker at ABC Brokers. He also owns and operates Hembra Hats, a brick- and-mortar store in Miam...