Strategies for Success
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Describe the Broker’s Exam
Set Exam Expectations
Meet the Requirements
Prepare with a Plan
Strategize on Test Day
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The Broker’s Exam is a requirement to earn a US
Customs Broker License.
It consists of 80 multiple choice questions.
It tests the applicants knowledge of US Customs
law and regulations as defined by the Code of
Federal Regulations and the Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the US, CATAIR, C-TPAT and several
Directives.
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A passing score is 75% or better
The exam is 4 hours long- expect to complete at
least 20 questions per hour
Know the material tested
Bring the required materials
The majority of test takers do not pass the exam–
know that it is possible and that you can pass if
you prepare.
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First, applicants must meet the requirements to sit
for the exam:
◦ be a United States citizen at least 21 years old
◦ not be a current Federal Government employee
◦ possess good moral character
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Pay the exam fees
Arrive on test day prepared.
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List the topical areas addressed on the exam:
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19 CFR
HTS
CATAIR
C-TPAT
Directives
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Question Types Since 2007
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Antidumping/Countervailing
Bonds
Broker Compliance
Classification
Drawback
Entry
Fines and Penalties
Power of Attorney
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Quotas
Recordkeeping
Scenarios
Security
Trade Agreements
Valuation
Warehouse
General/Miscellaneous
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21
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Average Number
Appearing on the Exam*
2011 October Exam
2011 April Exam
2010 October Exam
2010 April Exam
2009 October Exam
2009 April Exam
2008 October Exam
2008 April Exam
2007 October Exam
2007 April Exam
Antidumping/Countevailing
Bonds
Broker Compliance
Classification
Drawback
Entry
Fines and Penalties
General
Powers of Attorney
Quotas
Recordkeeping
Scenarios
Security
Trade Agreements
Valuation
Warehouse
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20
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18
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15
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7
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*Average only includes instances when this section category is included.
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Understand your strengths and weaknesses
Consider a preparation course to methodically
address each of the topics.
Develop a realistic calendar that assigns time to
review each topical area.
Take practice exams on regular basis, increasing
the frequency as you get closer to test day.
Stick to the plan. Adapt as your skills grow.
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On test day
◦ Arrive well rested
◦ Eat Breakfast
◦ Bring proof of registration, a picture identification, and the
required reference materials to the examination.
◦ Have a plan
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Multiple Choice Strategies
◦ Read the whole question and all of the answers before
picking an answer.
◦ Make sure that you understand what the question is
asking and that you are responding to the question being
asked.
◦ Identify and underline or circle the key words in the
question.
◦ There is only one best answer. You can eliminate other
choices to find it. Focus on key words.
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Multiple Choice Strategies, con’t
◦ Note your guesses (or the questions you found hardest)
and return to them at the end if you have time.
◦ There is no penalty for guessing. If you go back to an
answer, have a good reason for changing it. Your first
choice is often the best choice if you have eliminated
answers you know are incorrect.
◦ If you are faced with a scenario, read the questions first
and then read the scenario with the questions in mind.
◦ Pace yourself.
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A passing score of 75% requires you to get 60
questions right. Every wrong answer you eliminate
gets you one choice closer to the magic number of
60 correct answers.
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TRD-304 US Customs Broker Exam Prep
Call an advisor at 602-648-5750
to enroll in a 6 week, accredited, college-level course
to prepare to pass the Broker’s exam
and achieve your personal and professional goals.
Dunlap-Stone University
19820 North 7th Street, Phoenix AZ 85024
www.dunlap-stone.edu 602-648-5750
Dunlap-Stone University is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance
Education and Training Council (DETC)
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