CBLE Exam Dates 2026-2027: Sittings, Registration and Results
CBP gives the CBLE twice a year, on the fourth Wednesday of April and October (19 CFR 111.13(b)). The next exam is Wednesday, October 28, 2026; registration for it closed on September 16, 2026. The one after is expected on Wednesday, April 28, 2027 (the fourth Wednesday of April; CBP has not yet opened registration). Checked 12 Oct 2026.
Upcoming sittings
| Exam | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | Wednesday, October 28, 2026 | Confirmed by CBP; registration closed Sep 16, 2026; last day to withdraw Oct 26, 8:30 a.m. Eastern |
| April 2027 | Wednesday, April 28, 2027 | Expected (fourth Wednesday rule); registration usually opens about 10 weeks before |
| October 2027 | Wednesday, October 27, 2027 | Expected |
The timeline before each exam
| When | What happens |
|---|---|
| About 10 weeks out | Registration opens on eCBP; pay the US$390 fee |
| About 6 weeks out | Registration closes |
| About 4 weeks out | CBP's vendor invites you to create an account and choose a test site |
| About 3 weeks out | Scheduling closes; anyone who has not chosen is placed near their mailing ZIP code |
| 1 week out | Admission notice with your site |
| 2 days out, 8:30 a.m. Eastern | Last moment to withdraw for a refund (CBP; 19 CFR 111.13(d)) |
| Exam day | Doors close at 8:30 a.m. local time; bring ID and proof of citizenship |
After the exam
- CBP posts the exam and answer key on cbp.gov soon after.
- Results letters arrive by email about 21 days after the exam.
- Download your answer record from the vendor within 120 days; you need it for an appeal.
- First appeals are due within 60 days of the results letter.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next customs broker exam?
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 (CBP, as at 12 Oct 2026). Registration for it closed on September 16, 2026.
When is the April 2027 CBLE?
Expected on Wednesday, April 28, 2027, the fourth Wednesday of April (19 CFR 111.13(b)). CBP opens registration about 10 weeks before.
When do CBLE results come out?
CBP emails results letters about 21 days after the exam.
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