Customs Broker License Exam

A Customs broker helps to facilitate international trade by acting as a liaison among importers, exporters and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency (CBP). According to Logistics Training Systems, the 2009 pass rate for the exam to become a Customs broker was only 11.4 percent. However, with adequate preparation and training, a passing score is attainable.

Format

The Customs Broker License Examination consists of 80 multiple choice questions. Test takers have four hours to complete the exam and are allowed to use specified reference materials during the test. A score of 75 percent or better is considered a passing score.

Content

Exam content is based on the information found in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTSUS), the Trade Automated Interface Requirements document (CATAIR), and Title 19 Code of Federal Regulations. These documents are lengthy, with the HTSUS alone being over 3,000 pages, so many test takers opt for private provider training that focuses solely on the relevant information.

Exam Dates

The Customs Broker License Examination is only offered twice per year, generally the first Monday in April and the first Monday in October. If the Monday conflicts with a national or religious holiday, the exam will be scheduled for the following Tuesday.

References

• Logistics: Curriculum Tools
• CBP: Becoming a Customs Broker
• Logistics: Customs Broker FAQs