April 2026 CBLE
Questions & answers

Question 1

1. A

   Pay a fine of $500 within 90 calendar days from the date the original report was due.

2. B

   File a protest with CBP within 180 days showing just cause as to why their license should be reinstated.

3. C

   File an appeal with CBP within three months of the date of the notice of suspension.

4. D

   Pay the required fee within 60 calendar days of the date of the notice of suspension.

Question 2

1. A

   Viewing a one-hour recording of a CBP webinar offered to prepare registered CBLE examinees for exam-day procedures.

2. B

   Attending a one-hour discussion session on the potential use of artificial intelligence in tariff classification. The session is offered during an in-person trade workshop near the Port of Baltimore and is attended by several CBP employees. The discussion leader has stated that the event organizers intend to seek approval for continuing broker education credit for the discussion session after the session concludes.

3. C

   Giving a one-hour lecture on duty refund opportunities for educational institutions at a convention for educators and university procurement officers. The lecture and the convention have been approved for continuing broker education credit by a CBP-selected accreditor, prior to being held.

4. D

   One hour spent preparing subject matter for a self-guided, five-month long online course on valuation that commenced at the start of the year. The course culminates in a retention test and has been approved for continuing broker education credit by a CBP-selected accreditor.

Question 3

1. A

   Smith Logistics must provide proof of the existence of the power of attorney to CBP upon CBP's request.

2. B

   Smith Logistics must file a statement with the processing Center identifying Erin Johnson as a party authorized to sign documents pertaining to customs business on its behalf.

3. C

   Smith Logistics must file a copy of the power of attorney with CBP before Erin Johnson may begin signing documents pertaining to customs business on its behalf.

4. D

   Smith Logistics must provide CBP with proof that Erin Johnson is at least 21 years old and is a citizen of the United States before she may begin signing documents pertaining to customs business on its behalf.

Question 4

1. A

   Providing a written notice of the POA's revocation to CBP electronically and receiving confirmation of the notice's receipt.

2. B

   Waiting until the POA expires on May 1, 2026.

3. C

   Executing a new POA with a different customs broker.

4. D

   Forming a new firm by adding an additional member to the partnership.

Question 5

1. A

   An entry summary document, or CBP Form 7501, must be retained for three years after the date of entry.

2. B

   Records concerning the filing of a drawback claim must be retained for three years after liquidation of the claim or for a longer period if required by law.

3. C

   Records relating to the withdrawal of merchandise from a bonded warehouse must be retained for five years after the date of entry into the bonded warehouse.

4. D

   A document or letter by which an importer revokes a previously granted power of attorney to a customs broker must be retained for five years after the execution date of the subject power of attorney.

Question 6

1. A

   A customs broker receives a request to inspect records relating to a client that the broker stopped working with over five years ago. The broker has maintained the requested records but informs DHS that they will not make the records available for inspection because the period of retention has ended.

2. B

   A customs broker receives a request to inspect records relating to a particular entry of merchandise from an entry made two years ago. The broker mails the original paper version of the requested records to DHS, postmarked 60 calendar days after the request was made.

3. C

   A customs broker receives reasonable notice of a site visit. The notice includes a request to inspect records pertaining to a client of the brokerage. During the site visit, the broker informs DHS that the records are kept off-site and will not be available for inspection during the visit. The broker states that they will send the records electronically within 30 calendar days of the visit.

4. D

   A customs broker receives a request to inspect a customs broker’s records relating to an unused merchandise drawback claim. The request specifies that the broker has up to 120 calendar days to provide the requested records. On the 45th calendar day from the request, the broker sends the original electronic version of the requested records to DHS.

Question 7

1. A

   15; substantial evidence

2. B

   15; reasonable suspicion

3. C

   90; substantial evidence

4. D

   90; reasonable suspicion

Question 8

1. A

   $1,000 if this seizure is the importer’s first seizure under 19 USC 1526(e)

2. B

   $1,000 if this seizure is the importer’s second seizure under 19 USC 1526(e)

3. C

   $25,000 if this seizure is the importer’s first seizure under 19 USC 1526(e)

4. D

   $25,000 if this seizure is the importer’s second seizure under 19 USC 1526(e)

Question 9

1. A

   13

2. B

   14

3. C

   27

4. D

   36

Question 10

1. A

   Provide the client with the monetary penalty associated with making the omission.

2. B

   Tell the client the broker can no longer conduct customs transactions on the client's behalf.

3. C

   Retain a record of their communication with the client.

4. D

   Suspend their customs broker's license until the client resolves their omission on the affidavit.

Question 11

1. A

   Tracy transacts customs business on behalf of her client, X-Logistics, a bona fide importer. At the time when she entered into the broker-client relationship, Tracy knew that X-Logistics was a notoriously disreputable importer.

2. B

   Tracy has an agreement with Faith, another sole proprietor who had her customs broker license suspended with prejudice. For the duration of Faith’s license suspension, Faith refers her clients to Tracy, and Tracy gives Faith a small percentage of the fees collected from the clients Faith referred to her.

3. C

   Tracy befriends an attorney, Margaret, at a trade conference. Margaret works for the Office of Regulations and Rulings at the Department of Homeland Security and authors classification rulings for the type of widgets that Tracy’s clients import. Tracy treats Margaret to a nice dinner in exchange for the opportunity to talk about the classification rulings pending Margaret’s review.

4. D

   Tracy hires Paul to help with recordkeeping at her brokerage. Six months after Paul’s start date, Tracy discovers that Paul is a convicted felon. Tracy takes no futher action and continues to employ Paul.

Question 12

1. A

   A national permit is required for the purpose of transacting customs business throughout the customs territory of the United States.

2. B

   Individuals who obtain a passing grade on the Customs Broker License Examination may submit applications for a customs broker license and a national permit at the same time.

3. C

   Applicants who receive notification from the appropriate Executive Director, Office of Trade, CBP Headquarters that their national permit application has been denied may appeal the decision to the Court of International Trade directly, provided that the appeal action is commenced within 60 calendar days after the original denial date by the Executive Director.

4. D

   The individual broker who qualifies their business entity for a national permit is required to exercise responsible supervision and control over the activities conducted under that national permit.

Question 13

1. A

   Within 10 calendar days of the change

2. B

   Within 10 business days of the change

3. C

   Within 30 calendar days of the change

4. D

   Within 30 business days of the change

Question 14

1. A

   NEW EMPLOYEE: Name: Logan Sharpe SSN: 098-76-5432 Date of Birth: October 29, 1979 Place of Birth: Bentonville, AR Date of Hire: April 8, 2026 Current Home Address: 123 Evening Blvd., St. Louis, MO 12345

2. B

   Name: Logan Sharpe SSN: 098-76-5432 Date of Birth: 1979 Place of Birth: Bentonville, AR Date of Hire: April 8, 2026 Current Mailing Address: PO Box 789, St. Louis, MO 12345

3. C

   Name: Spencer McGill SSN: 123-45-6789 Date of Birth: July 12, 1990 Date of Hire: September 7, 2021 Current Home Address: 123 Morning Ln., St. Louis, MO 12345 Name: Logan Sharpe (NEW EMPLOYEE) SSN: 098-76-5432 Date of Birth: October 29, 1979 Date of Hire: April 8, 2026 Current Home Address: 123 Evening Blvd., St. Louis, MO 12345

4. D

   Name: Spencer McGill; 123-45-6789 Date and Place of Birth: July 12, 1990; Washington, DC Date of Hire: September 7, 2021 Current Mailing Address: 123 Morning Ln., St. Louis, MO 12345 Name: Logan Sharpe; 098-76-5432 Date and Place of Birth: October 29, 1979; Bentonville, AR Date of Hire: April 8, 2026 Current Mailing Address: PO Box 789, St. Louis, MO 12345

Question 15

1. A

   Statement identifying an employee as authorized to transact customs business on a licensed broker's behalf

2. B

   Power of attorney authorizing an employee to sign documents pertaining to customs business on a licensed broker's behalf

3. C

   Evidence of employment by the brokerage, attached to each document signed by the employee

4. D

   Power of attorney executed with the client, attached to each document signed by the employee

Question 16

1. A

   Within 72 hours

2. B

   Within 10 calendar days

3. C

   Within 10 business days

4. D

   Within 30 calendar days

Question 17

1. A

   Jane Smith has no obligation to report the termination of her employment. Her former employer, ABC Broker Inc., is responsible for reporting the termination to CBP.

2. B

   Jane Smith has up to 30 calendar days to provide written notice to the Executive Assistant Commissioner and the Court of International Trade.

3. C

   Jane Smith has up to 30 business days to provide written notice to the processing Center.

4. D

   Jane Smith must immediately provide written notice to the appropriate Executive Director, Office of Trade, and must send a copy of the written notice to the processing Center.

Question 18

1. A

   Block 6

2. B

   Block 8

3. C

   Block 9

4. D

   Block 10

Question 19

1. A

   February 12, 2026

2. B

   February 22, 2026

3. C

   February 27, 2026

4. D

   March 20, 2026

Question 20

1. A

   
2. B

   
3. C

   
4. D

   

Question 21

1. A

   19 CFR 141.86(a)(3)

2. B

   19 CFR 141.86(h)(3)

3. C

   19 CFR 141.89(a)

4. D

   19 CFR 142.6(a)(4)

Question 22

1. A

   3901

2. B

   3910

3. C

   5501

4. D

   5582

Question 23

1. A

   Does the bedspread have outer layers with a filling between?

2. B

   Is polyester a man-made fiber?

3. C

   Is the dragon painted by hand or machine?

4. D

   How many millimeters is the edging?

Question 24

Question 25

Question 26

Question 27

1. A

   The dough B4U imports is eligible to obtain quota status upon submission of CBP Form 214 in proper form, to achieve admission in privileged foreign status.

2. B

   Due to the emergency, B4U may elect nonprivileged foreign status for the affected dough, which is baked into pastries for retail sale within the FTZ.

3. C

   The pastries B4U withdraws from an FTZ for bulk sale are only eligible for the higher non-quota duty rate in effect on the date privileged foreign status was granted.

4. D

   The pastries B4U withdraws from an FTZ for bulk sale are eligible to obtain a lower in-quota duty rate upon presentation of an entry summary in proper form, and will be dutiable in accordance with their condition at withdrawal from the FTZ.

Question 28

1. A

   No, but A&M Industries can file a post summary correction amending the entry summary to change the entry to a type 02 quota entry and claim quota for the 2025 quota period.

2. B

   No, the 2024 quota period has closed.

3. C

   Yes, A&M Industries should request that CBP cancel the entry so that a replacement quota entry type may be submitted.

4. D

   Yes, A&M Industries should contact HQ Quota to arrange for quota reservation in the 2024 quota period.

Question 29

1. A

   The merchandise licenses, visas, or certificates are incorrect.

2. B

   The quota is full, expired, or closed.

3. C

   The entry type is for quota and there is at least one line listing quota goods and the quota is available.

4. D

   The quota is not yet opened.

Question 30

1. A

   Executive orders

2. B

   Presidential proclamations

3. C

   U.S. Trade Representative orders

4. D

   Legislative enactments

Question 31

1. A

   0801.19.01

2. B

   0804.30.60

3. C

   0812.90.40

4. D

   0813.40.90

Question 32

1. A

   7209.15.0000

2. B

   7219.32.0035

3. C

   7225.50.8010

4. D

   7226.99.0130