One 80-question open-book paper in six categories, set by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Here is what CBP publishes about it, and how our 1,018 practice questions map to each category.
| Questions | 80 multiple choice, four options (A-D), one best answer, no penalty for guessing |
|---|---|
| Time | 270 minutes (4 hours 30 min) |
| Pass mark | 75%, which is 60 of 80 (19 CFR 111.11(a)(4)) |
| Fee | US$390 (19 CFR 111.96(a)) |
| Dates | Fourth Wednesday of April and October (19 CFR 111.13(b)); next: October 28, 2026 |
| Eligibility | US citizen, 18 or older, not a federal officer or employee (19 CFR 111.13(b)) |
| Delivery | In person at about 44 sites; electronic, with searchable references in the platform |
| Appeals | From April 2026: scores of 57+ of 80 may appeal up to 4 questions |
| Recent pass rates | April 2026 22% · October 2025 12% · April 2025 30% (before appeals) |
Source: CBP “General CBLE Information”, “CBLE Registration Information”, “How to Appeal”, the released exams and 19 CFR Part 111, as at 12 Oct 2026. CBP sets the format and can change it. CBLE Ready is an independent study service. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or connected to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) or the Department of Homeland Security. Released CBP exams are reproduced as public-domain government works, with CBP cited as the source; every other question is original.
Questions per category on the five released exams (May 2024 to April 2026): 2024-05 15/5/5/15/25/15; 2024-10 15/5/5/15/25/15; 2025-04 15/5/5/15/25/15; 2025-10 20/5/5/10/25/15; 2026-04 17/9/4/10/25/15.
CBP subjects: Licenses and permits; Power of attorney; Recordkeeping; Responsible supervision and control; Fines and penalties; Continuing education.
CBP subjects: Commercial invoices; CBP Form 7501 entry summary; CBP Form 5106; Duty, MPF and HMF arithmetic; Ports and dates.
CBP subjects: Modernized drawback (Part 190) or quota (Part 132), rotating.
CBP subjects: General Rules of Interpretation; Section and chapter notes; 10-digit HTSUS numbers.
CBP subjects: Entry and entry summary; Partner government agencies; Foreign-trade zones and bonded warehouses; Bonds; Intellectual property rights; Marking and country of origin; AD/CVD and the Enforce and Protect Act; Trade agreements.
CBP subjects: Transaction value and additions; Related parties; Other valuation methods; Duty assessment; Currency conversion.
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