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10 free, exam-style Customs Broker License (CBL) practice questions with answers and explanations. No signup required. Work through them below, then take the full free CBL practice test to study every exam domain.

Question 1

What is the minimum age requirement to take the Customs Broker License Examination (CBLE)?

  1. 16 years of age
  2. 18 years of age
  3. 21 years of age
  4. 25 years of age
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Correct answer: B - 18 years of age

Question 2

What is the minimum age requirement to be issued a customs broker license?

  1. 18 years of age
  2. 19 years of age
  3. 21 years of age
  4. 25 years of age
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Correct answer: C - 21 years of age

Question 3

To be eligible to take the customs broker exam, an individual must be a citizen of:

  1. Any country with a trade agreement with the United States
  2. The United States
  3. North America (U.S., Canada, or Mexico)
  4. Any country, citizenship is not required
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Correct answer: B - The United States

Question 4

Which of the following individuals is NOT eligible to take the customs broker license examination?

  1. A 19-year-old U.S. citizen working for a freight forwarder
  2. A 25-year-old U.S. citizen employed by CBP
  3. A 22-year-old U.S. citizen with no customs experience
  4. A 30-year-old U.S. citizen working for an importer
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Correct answer: B - A 25-year-old U.S. citizen employed by CBP

Question 5

How long is a passing score on the customs broker license examination valid for the purpose of applying for a license?

  1. 1 year from the date of the examination
  2. 2 years from the date of the examination
  3. 3 years from the date of the examination
  4. 5 years from the date of the examination
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Correct answer: C - 3 years from the date of the examination

Question 6

An applicant for a customs broker license must demonstrate which of the following?

  1. At least 5 years of customs experience
  2. A college degree in international trade
  3. Good moral character
  4. Current employment with a licensed broker
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Correct answer: C - Good moral character

Question 7

A corporation may be granted a customs broker license if it:

  1. Is organized under the laws of any country
  2. Is organized under the laws of the United States or any state
  3. Has at least $1 million in assets
  4. Has been in business for at least 5 years
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Correct answer: B - Is organized under the laws of the United States or any state

Question 8

For a corporation to obtain a broker license, at least one officer must:

  1. Be a U.S. citizen
  2. Hold a valid individual customs broker license
  3. Have 10 years of customs experience
  4. Pass a background investigation
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Correct answer: B - Hold a valid individual customs broker license

Question 9

If a corporation fails to have at least one officer with a valid individual broker's license during any continuous period of _____ days, the corporation's license may be revoked by operation of law.

  1. 30
  2. 60
  3. 90
  4. 120
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Correct answer: D - 120

Question 10

The individual broker who qualifies a corporation's license is known as the:

  1. Managing broker
  2. License qualifier
  3. Chief compliance officer
  4. Designated broker
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Correct answer: B - License qualifier

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