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  1. 76.Of the four choices below, which is the best CLASSIFICATION of linoleum tiles? The tiles are composed of solidified linseed oil, pine resin, ground cork dust, sawdust, calcium carbonate (limestone powder), and have a felted synthetic fiber backing. The linoleum layer is two millimeters thick, the felted synthetic fiber backing is four millimeters thick, and the tiles are square in shape with each side measuring 24 centimeters in length.

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    Correct answer: c) 5904.10.0000

    Reference: 5904.10.0000, HTSUS; GRI 1

    Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, exam of April 2026

  2. 77.Of the four choices below, which is the best CLASSIFICATION of alloy steel coils? The cold-rolled steel is successively superimposed in coils and measures 1220 mm in width and 3.75 mm in thickness. The steel chemistry consists of 0.15% Carbon, 0.7 % Titanium, and 25% Nickel. The coils have not been further worked than cold-rolled.

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    Correct answer: c) 7225.50.8010

    Reference: 7225.50.8010, HTSUS; HTSUS General Rule of Interpretation (GRI) 1; Chapter 72, Note 1(f); Chapter 72, Note 1(k); Chapter 72, Additional U.S. Note, 2; Chapter 72, Statistical Note 1

    Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, exam of April 2026

  3. 78.What is the CLASSIFICATION of a hot-rolled, stainless-steel sheet imported in coils? The stainless-steel sheet measures 750 millimeters in width and 4 millimeters in thickness and is not coated, painted, clad, annealed, or pickled.

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    Correct answer: d) 7219.13.0002

    Reference: GRI 1; HTSUS Chapter 72, Note 1(e); HTSUS Chapter 72, Note 1(f); HTSUS Chapter 72, Note 1(k); HTSUS 7219.13.0002

    Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, exam of April 2025

  4. 79.What is the CLASSIFICATION for boys’ football shoes that have the provision for the attachment of cleats that cover the ankle with outer soles of plastic and uppers of leather valued at $12.50 per pair?

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    Correct answer: a) 6403.19.4090

    Reference: Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States-HTS SUB NOTE (1)(a) TO CHAPTER 64

    Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, exam of May 2024

  5. 80.What is the difference between restricted gray market goods and goods bearing counterfeit marks?

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    Correct answer: d) Gray Market goods bear a trademark or trade name which has been applied with the approval of the trademark owner as genuine and is recorded with Customs and Border Protection.

    Reference: 19 CFR133.23(a)

    Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, exam of April 2018

  6. 81.What is the CLASSIFICATION of an injectable liquid derived from a combination of Botulinum toxin (99.9%), Albumin Human (0.025%), and sodium chloride (0.075%) imported in measured doses and prescribed by a doctor to treat humans suffering from chronic migraine headaches?

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    Correct answer: a) 3002.90.5250

    Reference: HTS Chapter 30, Heading 3304, Chapter 35 Note 1

    Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, exam of May 2024

  7. 82.What is the CLASSIFICATION of a 100% knit cotton infant bootie where the outer sole is not sewn to the upper?

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    Correct answer: a) 6111.20.6050

    Reference: 2023 HTSUS Basic Edition Chapter 64 Note 1(b)

    Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, exam of May 2024

  8. 83.What is the CLASSIFICATION of a women's outdoor long sleeve garment top, which is composed of a rubberized textile fabric meant for recreational water sports? The rubberized textile fabric is a 100% nylon knit fabric that is completely coated on the outer surface with a rubber weighing less than 1,500 g/m2.

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    Correct answer: b) 6113.00.1012

    Reference: HTSUS 6113.00.1012; Chapter 59, Note 5; Chapter 61, Note 8

    Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, exam of October 2024

  9. 84.What is the CLASSIFICATION of current-production wall art depicting abstract flowers and birds that is mechanically printed, via lithography, onto sheets of paper, the paper measuring .35 mm in thickness that have been permanently mounted onto a backing of .50 mm thick paperboard?

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    Correct answer: b) 4911.91.3000

    Reference: HTSUS 4911.91.3000, HTSUS Additional U.S. Note 1 to Chapter 49 and HTSUS Note 2 to Chapter 97.

    Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, exam of April 2018

  10. 85.What is the CLASSIFICATION of merchandise identified as "Polyhedral Bead Combo Pack?" The packaged beads contain 20 beads consisting of five shapes (cubes, pentagons, pyramids, hexagons, and dexagons) that are made of zinc alloy (zinc by weight is 98%). Each shape is approximately 3/8 inch on the diagonal. There is a hole drilled through the center of each shape. The shapes are strung on eight (8) inches of temporary wire made of steel. Except for the hole, the beads resemble polyhedral dice. The beads are in a plastic bag with a thin, printed cardboard topper which allows the package to be hung on a peg. The packaging states that the beads are intended to be used to make jewelry. Each package is invoiced at U.S. $1.99.

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    Correct answer: c) 8308.90.3000

    Reference: HTSUS 8308.90.3000; Chapter 71, Note 9(a)

    Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, exam of October 2024

  11. 86.What is the CLASSIFICATION of a men’s sweater vest constructed of 50% polyester, 50% cotton, knit fabric, the outer surface of which measures 8 stitches per 2 centimeters in the direction the stitches were formed?

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    Correct answer: c) 6110.30.3010

    Reference: HTSUS 6110.30.3010 – HTSUS Section XI, Note 2(a), HTSUS Section XI, Subheading Note 2 (A), HTSUS Chapter 61, Statistical Note 3 and HTSUS Chapter 62

    Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, exam of April 2018

  12. 87.What is the CLASSIFICATION of a chocolate production line that includes a conveyor belt, a mixer, cooling tunnel, and cutters? The entire chocolate production line will be imported unassembled in one shipment.

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    Correct answer: c) 8438.20.0000

    Reference: GRI 1; GRI 2(a); GRI 6; HTSUS Section XVI, Note 4; HTSUS 8438.20.0000

    Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, exam of April 2025

  13. 88.Of the four choices below, which is the best CLASSIFICATION of a solenoid valve used to control the airflow within the suspension system of a motor vehicle?

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    Correct answer: b) 8481.80.9005

    Reference: 8481.80.9005, HTSUS; GRIs 1 and 6

    Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, exam of April 2026

  14. 89.Of the four choices below, which is the best CLASSIFICATION for dried pineapples that are reduced in size, suitable for immediate consumption, and imported in small packages rather than in bulk?

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    Correct answer: b) 0804.30.60

    Reference: Heading 0804, HTSUS

    Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, exam of April 2026

  15. 90.You have a mixture of the following chemical substances ((1,2-phenylene)bis­ (iminocarbonothioyl)) bis(carbamate) (CAS # 23564-05-8), and 30 percent other additives and dispersing agents. The main chemical ingredient listed is a fungicide, used to kill fungus on various plants. In its pure chemical form the main ingredient is an "Organo-sulfur compounds: Other: Aromatic: Pesticides of Heading 2930. The product is packaged for sale as imported for retail sale directly to consumers. In which of the following 6 digit subheadings would you classify the imported product described above?

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    Correct answer: d) 3808.92

    Reference: HTSUS 3808.92, HTSUS Note 2 to Chapter 33, HTSUS Note 1 to Chapter 29 and HTSUS Note 2 to Section VI

    Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, exam of April 2018

  16. 91.If a violation of the trademark or copyright laws is not discovered until after entry and deposit of estimated duty, the entry shall be endorsed with an appropriate notation and the duty refunded as an erroneous collection upon destruction of the prohibited articles in accordance with ________.

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    Correct answer: c) 19 CFR 158.41

    Reference: 19 CFR § 133.53

    Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, exam of October 2021

  17. 92.What is the CLASSIFICATION of full-sized, unshelled, frozen lima beans, of the Phaseolus genus, entered on June 10, 2017?

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    Correct answer: d) 0710.22.1500

    Reference: HTSUS 0710.22.1500, GRI 1

    Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, exam of April 2018

  18. 93.You have a stainless steel flatware set that is classifiable under subheading 8215.20.0000. Within the set you have stainless steel forks, spoons, knives, and steak knives with wooden handles. None of the items are entitled to duty preference treatment. The forks are valued at $.26 each and under classification 8215.99.1500 / 0.4¢ each + 4.8%. The spoons are valued at $.23 each and under classification 8215.99.3500 / 6.8%. The knives are valued at $.57 each and under classification 8211.91.4000 / 0.3¢ each + 3.7%. The steak knives are valued at $.68 and under classification 8211.91.8030 / 0.3¢ each + 4.9%. As the duty rate for subheading 8215.20.0000 is provided by the rate of duty applicable to that article in the set subject to the highest rate of duty, what is the duty rate for this set?

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    Correct answer: b) 0.4¢ each + 4.8%

    Reference: The duty rate for 8215.20.0000 is provided by the rate of duty applicable to that article in the set subject to the highest rate of duty. As compound rates are present, an equivalent rate must be calculated. Correct: Equivalent Rate Calculation: .004 + (4.8% * $.26) = $.02 $.02 / $.26 = 7.69%

    Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, exam of April 2019

  19. 94.Of the four choices below, which is the best CLASSIFICATION of sound insulating panels? The panels are two centimeters thick and imported in one by one half meter sections. They are composed of wood shavings agglomerated with a cement binder and are sanded but otherwise unfinished. To a casual observer, the panels look like a collection of randomly oriented wood slivers pressed together into a flat, rigid board. The intended use is for acoustic sound absorption for the construction of areas such as music studios.

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    Correct answer: d) 6808.00.0000

    Reference: 6808.00.0000, HTSUS; GRI 1; Chapter 44, Note 1(ij)

    Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, exam of April 2026

  20. 95.What is the CLASSIFICIATION of glazed ceramic mosaic cubes on a mesh backing which measure approximately 1 centimeter wide by 1 centimeter long by 1 centimeter thick, and have a water absorption coefficient by weight of .3 percent?

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    Correct answer: d) 6907.30.3000

    Reference: HTSUS 6907.30.3000, HTSUS Note 1 to Chapter 69, HTSUS Heading 6907 and HTSUS Subheading 6907.21

    Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, exam of April 2018

  21. 96.What is the CLASSIFICATION of an unassembled, complete, commercial greenhouse building made predominantly of wood with subsidiary translucent plastic panels?

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    Correct answer: b) 9406.10.0000

    Reference: General Rule of Interpretation 1, Note 4 to Chapter 94.

    Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, exam of April 2023

  22. 97.What is the CLASSIFICATION for a coated knit upholstery fabric, consisting of a plastic face and a knit backing? The face is composed of a layer of cellular polyurethane (PU) plastic covering the entire surface of the fabric; the plastic layer has been embossed to produce the textured appearance of leather. The backing fabric, composed wholly of polyester, is of double weft knit construction using multifilament polyester yarns of different colors to form a decorative pattern; the backing fabric has been brushed for softness. The coated fabric weighs 639.0 g/m2, of which approximately 22.2% is textile and 77.8% is the plastic material, by weight.

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    Correct answer: e) 5903.20.2000

    Reference: HTSUS 5903.20.2000

    Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, exam of April 2019

  23. 98.What is the CLASSIFICATION of a hanging wall shelf made of steel with a wood accent trim, a metal framed mirror, and a metal hanging bar with three metal hooks that extend from the bottom of the shelf? The shelf is intended to be used as a wall hanging vanity where accessories can be placed on the shelf and hung from the hooks.

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    Correct answer: d) 9403.20.0050

    Reference: HTSUS 9403.20.0050

    Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, exam of April 2019

  24. 99.Of the four choices below, what is the CLASSIFICATION of a miniature billiards table designed for children from 8 to 12 years of age. It is composed of rosewood with cherry wood veneers and resin. The playing surface is a green synthetic mat.

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    Correct answer: d) 9504.20.6000

    Reference: 9504.20.6000, HTSUS; Note 1(l) to Chapter 94, HTSUS

    Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, exam of April 2026

  25. 100.What is the CLASSIFICATION of a teacup that is made of a porcelain containing 28 percent of tricalcium phosphate, valued at $18, and offered for sale in the same pattern as all of the other articles listed in Additional U.S. Note 6(b) to Chapter 69, HTSUS, with the aggregate value of all those articles listed in that note being $900?

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    Correct answer: a) 6911.10.2500

    Reference: HTSUS 6911.10.2500, Additional U.S. Note 5(b), 6(a) and 6(b) to Chapter 69

    Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, exam of April 2018