October 2025 CBLE questions and answers

Question 1

Which ONE of the following constitutes an impermissible "misuse of license or permit" pursuant to CBP regulations pertaining to licensed customs brokers?

A
A broker allows an unlicensed person, who is not an employee, to solicit, promote or perform any customs business or transaction using the broker's license.
B
A broker influences or attempts to influence the conduct of any representative of the Department of Homeland Security in any pending matter by the use of duress or false accusation.
C
A broker procures or attempts to procure information from Government records to which they have not been granted access by proper authority.
D
A broker knowingly uses false or misleading representations to procure employment pertaining to a customs matter.

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Accepted answer: A

Question 2

AA Customs Brokers, Inc. has a corporate customs broker license and a national permit. Tom, the individually licensed broker who was the corporation's national permit qualifier, has recently resigned from AA Customs Brokers, Inc. What is the maximum number of days from Tom's effective resignation date that AA Customs Brokers, Inc. has to find a new licensed customs broker to qualify its national permit to avoid their permit's revocation by operation of law?

A
120 days
B
60 days
C
30 days
D
180 days

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Accepted answer: D

Question 3

By what date must an initial petition for relief in a seizure and a penalty case be filed?

A
Within 60 days of the mailing of the notice of seizure or notice of penalty.
B
Within 30 days from the date of mailing of the notice of seizure or notice of penalty.
C
For seizure cases, within 60 days of the date of mailing of the notice of seizure, and for penalty cases, within 30 days from the date of mailing of the notice of penalty.
D
For seizure cases, within 30 days from the date of mailing of the notice of seizure, and for penalty cases, within 60 days of the mailing of the notice of penalty incurred.

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Accepted answer: D

Question 4

What are the requirements for CBP to consider an offer in compromise under the Tariff Act of 1930 (as amended) arising from a violation of Customs law?

A
Tender of a 20% deposit of the total sum offered and an offer in writing.
B
Tender of the specific sum offered and an offer in writing.
C
Tender of the domestic value of the claim and an offer in writing.
D
Tender of at least $1,000.00 and an offer in writing.

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Accepted answer: B

Question 5

Which ONE of the following is NOT required to be maintained by a broker as evidence of their registration for, attendance at, or completion of the qualifying continuing broker education?

A
The location where the broker completed the qualifying continuing broker education.
B
The name of the entity or person who provided the qualifying continuing broker education.
C
The date(s) the broker attended the qualifying continuing broker education.
D
The date(s) the broker received proof of completing the qualifying continuing broker education.

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Accepted answer: D

Question 6

Which people and/or entities must certify completion of the continuing broker education requirement with their status report required under 19 CFR 111.30(d)? i. Individually licensed brokers; ii. Partnerships with customs broker licenses; iii. Associations with customs broker licenses; iv. Corporations with customs broker licenses

A
i
B
i and ii
C
ii, iii, and iv
D
i, ii, iii, and iv

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Accepted answer: A

Question 7

ZX Customs Brokers, Inc. (ZX) is a customs broker that is a corporation. George Forest, an individually licensed customs broker, is ZX’s Vice President of Compliance and is the qualifier for ZX’s license and national permit. On May 1, 2025, the Executive Director, Office of Trade, CBP accepts Mr. Forest’s voluntary suspension of his individual license for one year effective May 5, 2025 due to health issues. ZX’s Import Manager, Jayne Smythe, is an individually licensed broker, but she is not a duly appointed officer of ZX. Which of the following statements is FALSE?

A
ZX may notify CBP that it is appointing Import Manager Smythe as its national permit qualifier and continue conducting customs business until the annual permit expires on December 31, 2025.
B
ZX may make a written voluntary offer of suspension of its broker’s license and permit for one year to accommodate Mr. Forest’s voluntary suspension of his license and discontinue conducting customs business during the suspension period.
C
ZX may appoint Import Manager Smythe as Vice President of Import Compliance, notify CBP that Ms. Smythe will be the new license and permit qualifier effective May 5, 2025, and continue conducting customs business.
D
Prior to September 2, 2025, ZX may hire Dr. Hu, an individually licensed broker, as its Vice President of Import Compliance. It can then designate Dr. Hu to act as the corporation's new license qualifier and Import Manager Smythe to serve as its new national permit qualifier. After informing CBP of the appointments and complying with all other relevant requirements, it may continue conducting customs business.

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Accepted answer: A

Question 8

Suzy Smith is a licensed customs broker, and her license is overseen by the Processing Center located in Miami, Florida. Ms. Smith seeks to obtain a national permit in her individual capacity to transact customs business throughout the customs territory of the United States. Ms. Smith's application included the following information: (1) the applicant's broker license number and date of issuance; (2) the address, telephone number, and email address of the office designated by the applicant as the office of record; (3) the name, telephone number, and email address of the point of contact to be available to CBP to respond to issues related to the transaction of customs business; (4) a list of all employees together with the specific employee information prescribed in 19 CFR 111.28 for each employee; (5) the location where records will be retained; (6) the name, telephone number, and email address of the knowledgeable employee responsible for broker-wide records maintenance and financial recordkeeping requirements; (7) and a receipt showing that the fees specified in 19 CFR 111.96(b) and (c) have been paid. What additional materials must Ms. Smith provide to complete her application for a national permit?

A
A request to move oversight of her license to CBP Headquarters.
B
A waiver for the national permit examination.
C
A supervision plan describing how she will exercise responsible supervision and control over the customs business conducted under the national permit.
D
A list of her past employers, regardless of whether the employment was related to the transaction of customs business.

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Accepted answer: C

Question 9

When a protest is filed on behalf of a principal by an agent, who is not an attorney at law or a customhouse broker or his authorized employee, what document must also be filed to demonstrate the agent is authorized to file protest?

A
Articles of incorporation
B
Certificate of authority
C
Letter of intent
D
Power of attorney

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Accepted answer: D

Question 10

The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), an agency or office of the United States Government, hires a licensed customs broker for the importation of armor equipment to be used in a new concept unmanned tank style vehicle. The DoD instructs the broker that a power of attorney is NOT required due to the nature and sensitivity of the importation, and the fact that the equipment is for the account of the DoD. Which of the below statements is TRUE?

A
When merchandise is imported by the DoD it is automatically duty-free.
B
The power of attorney is not required where the DoD is to act as Importer of Record (IOR) due to inherent sensitivities.
C
When merchandise is imported by a U.S. government agency it is exempt from examination by CBP.
D
Merchandise imported by, or for the account of the DoD, is subject to ordinary Customs entry requirements and a Power of attorney is required if a customs broker is used.

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Accepted answer: D

Question 11

Which of the following parties is required to maintain records and render them for examination and inspection by CBP?

A
A consumer who purchases an imported automobile from a domestic dealer.
B
A traveler who has made an oral declaration of non-commercial goods under the traveler's personal exemption.
C
A person who knowingly causes the importation of merchandise carried under bond into the United States.
D
A consumer who unknowingly purchases imported goods from a local store.

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Accepted answer: C

Question 12

When merchandise is withdrawn from a bonded warehouse, records relating to the withdrawal must be retained by a customs broker for how many years from the date of the last withdrawal?

A
2
B
4
C
5
D
6

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Accepted answer: C

Question 13

In transacting customs business, licensed customs brokers must exercise responsible supervision and control. CBP's determination of what is necessary to perform and maintain responsible supervision and control will vary depending upon the circumstances in each instance. Regardless of the circumstances, which ONE of the following factors is a mandatory requirement for licensed customs brokers to exercise responsible supervision and control when conducting customs business?

A
Conducting audits and reviews of customs transactions handled by the employee
B
Providing adequate training to brokerage employees
C
Ensuring employees have access to the latest CBP regulations
D
Employing a sufficient number of licensed brokers relative to the job complexity

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Question 14

Andrew Balder, an employee of PM Morris Customs Brokerage (MCB), has decided to import dual color lapel men’s dress jackets to take advantage of their exploding popularity. One of MCB's clients regularly imports comparable dress jackets and has a record number of sales. Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

A
Andrew Balder may not import items similar to that of MCB's clients because it would be a conflict of interest.
B
An employee of a broker may not also be an importer.
C
Andrew Balder must notify the appropriate Center Director and seek permission to import such articles.
D
Andrew Balder must notify the MCB's client that they are also going to import dual color lapel men’s dress jackets.

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Accepted answer: D

Question 15

_____ means an activity performed by a business entity to ensure that documents for a related business entity or entities are prepared and filed with CBP using "reasonable care", but such activity does not extend to the actual preparation or filing of the documents or their electronic equivalents.

A
Corporate compliance activity
B
Conducting customs business
C
Exercising responsible supervision and control
D
Informed compliance activity

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Accepted answer: A

Question 16

An individually licensed broker subject to continuing broker education requirements completed a qualifying course on April 15, 2027. The broker is maintaining appropriate records pertaining to their continuing education in accordance with applicable CBP regulations. The broker certified completion of their continuing education hours with the filing of their triennial status report on February 1, 2030. For how long is the broker required to maintain a record of their April 15, 2027, continuing education course - which of the following dates identifies the right timeframe?

A
April 15, 2030
B
February 1, 2033
C
April 15, 2033
D
February 1, 2035

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Accepted answer: B

Question 17

Which answer choice correctly completes the following statement: Upon CBP's request, the individual broker must make available to CBP the information and documentation pertaining to the qualifying continuing broker education completed during a triennial period on or before _____.

A
30 calendar days from the date of CBP's request
B
30 business days from the date of CBP's request
C
30 calendar days from the date of receipt of CBP's request
D
30 business days from the date of receipt of CBP's request

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Accepted answer: C

Question 18

At the conclusion of the 2024-to-2027 triennial reporting period, Joe Slacker, a licensed customs broker and part-time college student, completed eight hours of accredited continuing broker education and two semesters of supply chain management college coursework. As a customs broker he was required to complete 20 hours of qualifying continuing broker education. Mr. Slacker submitted a triennial status report, but he failed to report or certify compliance with the continuing broker education requirement. What must Mr. Slacker do to rectify his non-compliance and maintain his license?

A
Submit a corrected status report certifying the eight continuing broker education hours completed during the triennial period within 30 calendar days of the issuance of CBP's notice of failure to report and certify compliance.
B
Request a waiver under 19 CFR 111 from completing the remaining 12 qualifying continuing education credit hours as Mr. Slacker completed more than 12 hours of supply chain management coursework at the collect he attended.
C
Complete the required number of qualifying continuing broker education credits and submit a corrected status report within 30 calendar days of the issuance of CBP's notice of failure to report and certify compliance.
D
Retake and pass the Customs Broker License Exam within 120 calendar days of CBP's notice of failure to report and certify compliance.

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Accepted answer: C

Question 19

What is the penalty for any person who intentionally transacts customs business, other than as provided in 19 CFR 111.2(a)(2), without holding a valid broker's license?

A
The person receives a written reprimand from the port director with the approval of Headquarters, which may be considered in connection with any future disciplinary proceedings.
B
The person is subject to criminal sanctions.
C
The person is automatically barred from importing merchandise into the United States.
D
The person is liable for a monetary penalty for each such transaction.

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Accepted answer: D

Question 20

Mr. Jones, a buying agent with power of attorney for importer American Widgets, employs licensed customs broker Ms. Smith for the transaction of customs business and Speedy Freight Forwarder for the transportation of merchandise on behalf of American Widgets. Mr. Jones does not have a customs broker license. American Widgets' imported merchandise was not purchased on a delivered duty-paid basis. Ms. Smith executed a power of attorney directly with American Widgets. Of the following choices, what additional action must Ms. Smith take for billing purposes?

A
Ms. Smith must transmit either a copy of her bill for services rendered or a copy of the entry to American Widgets, unless American Widgets waives transmittal.
B
Ms. Smith must pay a finder's fee to Mr. Jones for the referral of American Widgets' customs business.
C
Ms. Smith must execute a power of attorney directly with Speedy Freight Forwarder.
D
Ms. Smith must transmit directly to Speedy Freight Forwarder a copy of the brokerage charges.

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Accepted answer: A

Question 21

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NOTE: As in the real world where client documents may contain errors, the practical exercise documents may contain errors. Examinees should review the documentation carefully and identify any errors. Any errors in the documentation should be taken into account when selecting an answer FACTS: Baltimore Quick Printers of Baltimore, Maryland (BQ Printers) ordered a Luxemburg Digital Press (press) from manufacturer Stampa Fabbrica of Genoa, Italy (Stampa), an unrelated party. The contract price for the machine is $80,000.00. Italy is in the Euro Zone. Stampa will prepay international freight and insurance and invoice BQ Printers on a C.I.F. (cost, insurance, freight) basis. Although the press was on backorder at the time it was ordered, Stampa promised the next available press would be shipped to BQ Printers. On January 6, 2025, Stampa shipped a press to a purchaser in Beijing, China, but the purchaser declined to accept the shipment claiming that it was late. On January 7, 2025, Stampa contacted BQ Printers by email to confirm their order and notify them that a press was now available. The email also explained that this particular press was now available because the original purchaser in China had not accepted the shipment. To incentivize BQ Printers to accept the press that was rejected by the original purchaser, the email offered BQ Printers “a rebate of $15,000.00 on the purchase price of the press.” BQ Printers confirmed the order and Stampa arranged for an air shipment from Beijing, China to Baltimore, Maryland. The press left China on January 17, 2025, on Shark Airlines under Air Waybill 989-2349 9976. While enroute from Beijing to Baltimore, the flight was diverted from Baltimore to Boston, Massachusetts due to inclement weather. BQ Printers’s Customs broker, Fast Brokers, LLC (Fast Brokers) was notified of the flight diversion. An alert Fast Brokers employee modified the unsubmitted entry / entry summary documentation in their automated broker interface system to reflect that the shipment was landing and being unladen in Boston instead of Baltimore, the intended port of entry. The employee worked with a representative of Shark Airlines to arrange for ground transportation from Boston to Baltimore by Exact Trucking, a carrier bonded under 19 CFR 113.63 for the transportation and delivery of merchandise. Fast Brokers created the CBP Form 7512 (CBPF 7512) naming Exact Trucking as the bonded carrier. CBP Officer Evans at the Port of Baltimore marked the merchandise as “arrived” in processing the transportation entry. The date of entry is January 17, 2025. BQ Printers paid Stampa’s invoice on January 21, 2025. Below are the documents that Shark Airlines timely provided to Fast Brokers prior to exportation. On the provided broker invoice, MPF stands for merchandise processing fee, and HMF stands for harbor maintenance fee. Using the provided airway bill of lading, commercial invoice, and broker invoice to the importer, as well as the facts above, answer the following five questions by choosing the best answer.

Question 22

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NOTE: As in the real world where client documents may contain errors, the practical exercise documents may contain errors. Examinees should review the documentation carefully and identify any errors. Any errors in the documentation should be taken into account when selecting an answer FACTS: Baltimore Quick Printers of Baltimore, Maryland (BQ Printers) ordered a Luxemburg Digital Press (press) from manufacturer Stampa Fabbrica of Genoa, Italy (Stampa), an unrelated party. The contract price for the machine is $80,000.00. Italy is in the Euro Zone. Stampa will prepay international freight and insurance and invoice BQ Printers on a C.I.F. (cost, insurance, freight) basis. Although the press was on backorder at the time it was ordered, Stampa promised the next available press would be shipped to BQ Printers. On January 6, 2025, Stampa shipped a press to a purchaser in Beijing, China, but the purchaser declined to accept the shipment claiming that it was late. On January 7, 2025, Stampa contacted BQ Printers by email to confirm their order and notify them that a press was now available. The email also explained that this particular press was now available because the original purchaser in China had not accepted the shipment. To incentivize BQ Printers to accept the press that was rejected by the original purchaser, the email offered BQ Printers “a rebate of $15,000.00 on the purchase price of the press.” BQ Printers confirmed the order and Stampa arranged for an air shipment from Beijing, China to Baltimore, Maryland. The press left China on January 17, 2025, on Shark Airlines under Air Waybill 989-2349 9976. While enroute from Beijing to Baltimore, the flight was diverted from Baltimore to Boston, Massachusetts due to inclement weather. BQ Printers’s Customs broker, Fast Brokers, LLC (Fast Brokers) was notified of the flight diversion. An alert Fast Brokers employee modified the unsubmitted entry / entry summary documentation in their automated broker interface system to reflect that the shipment was landing and being unladen in Boston instead of Baltimore, the intended port of entry. The employee worked with a representative of Shark Airlines to arrange for ground transportation from Boston to Baltimore by Exact Trucking, a carrier bonded under 19 CFR 113.63 for the transportation and delivery of merchandise. Fast Brokers created the CBP Form 7512 (CBPF 7512) naming Exact Trucking as the bonded carrier. CBP Officer Evans at the Port of Baltimore marked the merchandise as “arrived” in processing the transportation entry. The date of entry is January 17, 2025. BQ Printers paid Stampa’s invoice on January 21, 2025. Below are the documents that Shark Airlines timely provided to Fast Brokers prior to exportation. On the provided broker invoice, MPF stands for merchandise processing fee, and HMF stands for harbor maintenance fee. Using the provided airway bill of lading, commercial invoice, and broker invoice to the importer, as well as the facts above, answer the following five questions by choosing the best answer.

Question 23

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NOTE: As in the real world where client documents may contain errors, the practical exercise documents may contain errors. Examinees should review the documentation carefully and identify any errors. Any errors in the documentation should be taken into account when selecting an answer FACTS: Baltimore Quick Printers of Baltimore, Maryland (BQ Printers) ordered a Luxemburg Digital Press (press) from manufacturer Stampa Fabbrica of Genoa, Italy (Stampa), an unrelated party. The contract price for the machine is $80,000.00. Italy is in the Euro Zone. Stampa will prepay international freight and insurance and invoice BQ Printers on a C.I.F. (cost, insurance, freight) basis. Although the press was on backorder at the time it was ordered, Stampa promised the next available press would be shipped to BQ Printers. On January 6, 2025, Stampa shipped a press to a purchaser in Beijing, China, but the purchaser declined to accept the shipment claiming that it was late. On January 7, 2025, Stampa contacted BQ Printers by email to confirm their order and notify them that a press was now available. The email also explained that this particular press was now available because the original purchaser in China had not accepted the shipment. To incentivize BQ Printers to accept the press that was rejected by the original purchaser, the email offered BQ Printers “a rebate of $15,000.00 on the purchase price of the press.” BQ Printers confirmed the order and Stampa arranged for an air shipment from Beijing, China to Baltimore, Maryland. The press left China on January 17, 2025, on Shark Airlines under Air Waybill 989-2349 9976. While enroute from Beijing to Baltimore, the flight was diverted from Baltimore to Boston, Massachusetts due to inclement weather. BQ Printers’s Customs broker, Fast Brokers, LLC (Fast Brokers) was notified of the flight diversion. An alert Fast Brokers employee modified the unsubmitted entry / entry summary documentation in their automated broker interface system to reflect that the shipment was landing and being unladen in Boston instead of Baltimore, the intended port of entry. The employee worked with a representative of Shark Airlines to arrange for ground transportation from Boston to Baltimore by Exact Trucking, a carrier bonded under 19 CFR 113.63 for the transportation and delivery of merchandise. Fast Brokers created the CBP Form 7512 (CBPF 7512) naming Exact Trucking as the bonded carrier. CBP Officer Evans at the Port of Baltimore marked the merchandise as “arrived” in processing the transportation entry. The date of entry is January 17, 2025. BQ Printers paid Stampa’s invoice on January 21, 2025. Below are the documents that Shark Airlines timely provided to Fast Brokers prior to exportation. On the provided broker invoice, MPF stands for merchandise processing fee, and HMF stands for harbor maintenance fee. Using the provided airway bill of lading, commercial invoice, and broker invoice to the importer, as well as the facts above, answer the following five questions by choosing the best answer.

Question 24

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NOTE: As in the real world where client documents may contain errors, the practical exercise documents may contain errors. Examinees should review the documentation carefully and identify any errors. Any errors in the documentation should be taken into account when selecting an answer FACTS: Baltimore Quick Printers of Baltimore, Maryland (BQ Printers) ordered a Luxemburg Digital Press (press) from manufacturer Stampa Fabbrica of Genoa, Italy (Stampa), an unrelated party. The contract price for the machine is $80,000.00. Italy is in the Euro Zone. Stampa will prepay international freight and insurance and invoice BQ Printers on a C.I.F. (cost, insurance, freight) basis. Although the press was on backorder at the time it was ordered, Stampa promised the next available press would be shipped to BQ Printers. On January 6, 2025, Stampa shipped a press to a purchaser in Beijing, China, but the purchaser declined to accept the shipment claiming that it was late. On January 7, 2025, Stampa contacted BQ Printers by email to confirm their order and notify them that a press was now available. The email also explained that this particular press was now available because the original purchaser in China had not accepted the shipment. To incentivize BQ Printers to accept the press that was rejected by the original purchaser, the email offered BQ Printers “a rebate of $15,000.00 on the purchase price of the press.” BQ Printers confirmed the order and Stampa arranged for an air shipment from Beijing, China to Baltimore, Maryland. The press left China on January 17, 2025, on Shark Airlines under Air Waybill 989-2349 9976. While enroute from Beijing to Baltimore, the flight was diverted from Baltimore to Boston, Massachusetts due to inclement weather. BQ Printers’s Customs broker, Fast Brokers, LLC (Fast Brokers) was notified of the flight diversion. An alert Fast Brokers employee modified the unsubmitted entry / entry summary documentation in their automated broker interface system to reflect that the shipment was landing and being unladen in Boston instead of Baltimore, the intended port of entry. The employee worked with a representative of Shark Airlines to arrange for ground transportation from Boston to Baltimore by Exact Trucking, a carrier bonded under 19 CFR 113.63 for the transportation and delivery of merchandise. Fast Brokers created the CBP Form 7512 (CBPF 7512) naming Exact Trucking as the bonded carrier. CBP Officer Evans at the Port of Baltimore marked the merchandise as “arrived” in processing the transportation entry. The date of entry is January 17, 2025. BQ Printers paid Stampa’s invoice on January 21, 2025. Below are the documents that Shark Airlines timely provided to Fast Brokers prior to exportation. On the provided broker invoice, MPF stands for merchandise processing fee, and HMF stands for harbor maintenance fee. Using the provided airway bill of lading, commercial invoice, and broker invoice to the importer, as well as the facts above, answer the following five questions by choosing the best answer.

Question 25

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NOTE: As in the real world where client documents may contain errors, the practical exercise documents may contain errors. Examinees should review the documentation carefully and identify any errors. Any errors in the documentation should be taken into account when selecting an answer FACTS: Baltimore Quick Printers of Baltimore, Maryland (BQ Printers) ordered a Luxemburg Digital Press (press) from manufacturer Stampa Fabbrica of Genoa, Italy (Stampa), an unrelated party. The contract price for the machine is $80,000.00. Italy is in the Euro Zone. Stampa will prepay international freight and insurance and invoice BQ Printers on a C.I.F. (cost, insurance, freight) basis. Although the press was on backorder at the time it was ordered, Stampa promised the next available press would be shipped to BQ Printers. On January 6, 2025, Stampa shipped a press to a purchaser in Beijing, China, but the purchaser declined to accept the shipment claiming that it was late. On January 7, 2025, Stampa contacted BQ Printers by email to confirm their order and notify them that a press was now available. The email also explained that this particular press was now available because the original purchaser in China had not accepted the shipment. To incentivize BQ Printers to accept the press that was rejected by the original purchaser, the email offered BQ Printers “a rebate of $15,000.00 on the purchase price of the press.” BQ Printers confirmed the order and Stampa arranged for an air shipment from Beijing, China to Baltimore, Maryland. The press left China on January 17, 2025, on Shark Airlines under Air Waybill 989-2349 9976. While enroute from Beijing to Baltimore, the flight was diverted from Baltimore to Boston, Massachusetts due to inclement weather. BQ Printers’s Customs broker, Fast Brokers, LLC (Fast Brokers) was notified of the flight diversion. An alert Fast Brokers employee modified the unsubmitted entry / entry summary documentation in their automated broker interface system to reflect that the shipment was landing and being unladen in Boston instead of Baltimore, the intended port of entry. The employee worked with a representative of Shark Airlines to arrange for ground transportation from Boston to Baltimore by Exact Trucking, a carrier bonded under 19 CFR 113.63 for the transportation and delivery of merchandise. Fast Brokers created the CBP Form 7512 (CBPF 7512) naming Exact Trucking as the bonded carrier. CBP Officer Evans at the Port of Baltimore marked the merchandise as “arrived” in processing the transportation entry. The date of entry is January 17, 2025. BQ Printers paid Stampa’s invoice on January 21, 2025. Below are the documents that Shark Airlines timely provided to Fast Brokers prior to exportation. On the provided broker invoice, MPF stands for merchandise processing fee, and HMF stands for harbor maintenance fee. Using the provided airway bill of lading, commercial invoice, and broker invoice to the importer, as well as the facts above, answer the following five questions by choosing the best answer.

Question 26

Smith Imports, an importer located in Baltimore, MD, purchased 100,000 pounds of South Korean steel. The shipment is due to arrive in Los Angeles, CA on May 25, 2025. The steamship line estimates a conveyance arrival date of May 28, 2025. Smith Imports instructed its customs broker to make entry at the port of Baltimore. The customs broker advises that the product is subject to an absolute quota, and as of May 15, the steel quota is considered filled. The next quota period opens on July 1, 2025. Which of the following is NOT an appropriate action for the customs broker to take on behalf of Smith Imports?

A
Admit the shipment into a Foreign Trade Zone to hold the merchandise until the opening of the next quota period.
B
Submit a warehouse entry to hold the merchandise until the opening of the next quota period.
C
Export the merchandise out of the United States to Canada.
D
File a transportation entry to move the merchandise in-bond from Los Angeles through various ports to Baltimore, arriving at the start of the next quota period.

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Accepted answer: D

Question 27

The annual Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) limit for beef from Argentina is 20,000,000 KG. The quota period is an annual quota that begins on January 1st. A filer entered beef from Argentina as a type 02 quota entry. Quota was allocated and the entry received a presentation date of July 1, 2025. On September 1, 2025, the filer realized that the quantity of the beef was not accurately recorded, and more beef was imported than originally claimed on the entry. The quota filled on August 1, 2025. The entry has not liquidated. Of the options below, what is the best action the filer could take?

A
Request cancellation of the original entry.
B
File a Post Summary Correction (PSC) to correct the entry.
C
Contact HQ Quota to determine whether any quota quantity can be reserved.
D
File a PSC when the next quota period opens.

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Accepted answer: C

Question 28

ATC Imports hires Fry Customs Brokers to file an entry for imported carpets subject to a tariff-rate quota. CBP Officer James inadvertently releases the merchandise before the proper presentation of the entry summary, and the quota is nearing fulfillment. The port director has decided to issue liquidated damages. Which of the facts below would justify the port director's decision?

A
The importer submitted estimated duties calculated at the over-quota rate.
B
The merchandise is returned to CBP custody within 30 days from the date of demand for redelivery.
C
The release was due to causes wholly beyond the control of the importer.
D
The entry summary with estimated duties attached is not presented timely.

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Accepted answer: D

Question 29

PB Creations, Inc. (PB) is the importer of record and consignee for an entry of peanut butter from Argentina that is subject to an absolute quota. On Sunday, May 31, 2025, at 8:00 am, Eastern AH Brokers, the authorized broker for PB, filed an error-free entry and entry summary in CBP’s Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) and scheduled payment of estimated duties via statement. The shipment is due to arrive at the Customs port of Baltimore, Maryland, on June 1, 2025. The shipment actually arrives at the port of Baltimore on Monday, June 2, 2025, at 12:03 pm Eastern, based on the manifest information filed in ACE. AH Brokers pays the statement on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at 5:00 pm Eastern. Based on this fact pattern, which of the date and time combinations below is the correct presentation date establishing quota priority for the entry of peanut butter from Argentina?

A
June 1, 2025 at 8:30 am Eastern
B
June 2, 2025 at 12:03 pm Eastern
C
June 12, 2025 at 5:00 pm Eastern
D
June 13, 2025 at 8:30 am Eastern

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Accepted answer: B

Question 30

On May 15, 2025, CBP Headquarters issued public notice that 116,000 dozen brooms of broom corn classifiable under subheadings 9603.10.40 to 9603.10.60 have been entered or withdrawn for consumption and that the quota is nearing fulfillment. Such brooms are covered by a tariff-rate quota. Your customs brokerage client has 6,000 dozen broom corn brooms, valued at $0.95 each, arriving July 9, 2025, from India. The brooms are country of origin India. Your client does not want to enter any brooms into a bonded warehouse. There is no harbor maintenance fee. You calculate the merchandise processing fee (MPF) to be $236.94. Based on this fact pattern, which of the following best describes the applicable entry process when a tariff-rate quota is nearing fulfillment?

A
Filing an Entry Type 01 consumption entry for all 6,000 dozen brooms under 9603.10.4000 and put $5,708.94 on statement.
B
Filing an Entry Type 01 consumption entry for all 6,000 dozen brooms under 9603.10.9000 and put $7,076.94 on statement.
C
Filing an Entry Type 02 consumption entry for all 6,000 dozen brooms under 9603.10.5000 and put $23,276.94 on statement.
D
Filing an Entry Type 02 consumption entry with line 001 for 5,478 dozen brooms under 9603.10.4000/8% and with line 002 for 522 dozen brooms under 9603.10.5000/32¢ each and put $7,237.35 on statement.

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Accepted answer: C

Question 31

Of the four choices below, which is the best CLASSIFICATION of diammonium hydrogenorthophosphate?

A
Heading 2805
B
Heading 3104
C
Heading 3102
D
Heading 3105

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Question 32

Of the four choices below, which is the best CLASSIFICATION of a pair of men’s trousers made up of 100 percent polyester knit pile fabric, the outer surface of which has been laminated with a polyester material that completely obscures the underlying fabric?

A
6103.43.1520
B
6103.49.8024
C
6113.00.1012
D
6203.43.7590

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