Why is customs broker exam so hard?

Why is customs broker exam so hard?

The Customs Broker Exam is challenging because it tests a wide range of topics in customs compliance. Historically the pass rate has ranged from as low as 1.5% for the April 2012 test and as high as 34% for the October 2012 one.

What is a triennial status report?

A Triennial Status Report (TSR) and fee must be filed for each license that is not cancelled or revoked. You will file a report for the individual license and a separate report for the corporate license. The system requires you to submit your individual license TSR prior to working on the corporate/organization TSR.

How do I renew my customs brokers license?

For renewal of Customs Broker’s application, the broker shall submit the following pertinent documents:

  1. Duly accomplished and notarized Application Form for Renewal (if there are updates/changes)
  2. Bureau of Customs Official Receipt (BCOR) evidencing payment of Processing Fee (Php 1,000);

How do customs brokers work?

Customs brokers are private individuals, partnerships, associations or corporations licensed, regulated and empowered by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to assist importers and exporters in meeting Federal requirements governing imports and exports.

Can you have multiple customs brokers?

Multiple brokers means multiple points of contact for your shipping, purchasing and customer service departments, more bills for your accounting department and more chances for mistakes. It’s not necessary. A robust customs broker should be able to handle all of your customs brokerage requirements.

How to pass the customs broker exam?

Online Reference Materials. Before each test,CBP publishes an examination announcement that lists all of the reference materials you will need.

  • Study the Materials.
  • Consider a Prep Course.
  • Form a Study Group.
  • Take Practice Exams.
  • Appealing Test Results.
  • Who passed the customs broker exam?

    loading… Congratulations to Chris Lindstrand, Syracuse Import Supervisor, and Carla Torrillo, Rochester Import Coordinator, for recently passing the Customs broker license exam. Passing the broker exam is no small feat. It’s actually easier to pass the bar exam than the broker exam!

    What to study for the customs broker exam?

    Title 19,Code of Federal Regulations parts 1-199 (current year)

  • Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (current year)
  • ACE Entry Summary Business Process 10.00
  • Instructions for Preparation of CBP Form 7501 (December 2019)
  • Right to Make Entry Directive 3530-002A
  • How to study for the customs broker exam?

    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)