101.What is the CLASSIFICATION of a beveled stoneware ceramic kitchen countertop which measures three hundred (300) centimeters long by one-hundred, fifty (150) centimeters wide by four (4) centimeters thick?
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Correct answer: d) 6914.90.8000
Reference: General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) 1 and HTSUS Chapter 69 Additional U.S. Note 3 and 5
Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, exam of October 2023
102.What is the CLASSIFICATION of a four-piece U-shaped modular sofa sectional unit from Brazil? The sofa sectional is constructed of plywood and upholstered in polyester, rayon, and nylon textile fabrics. The sofa sectional is comprised of (1) left arm facing (LAF) component, (1) right arm facing (RAF) chaise component, (1) double seat component with no armrests, and (1) ottoman component. Each seat component contains a connector plate and an interlocking bolt that links one piece to the next. Once assembled, a unified sectional sofa is presented.
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Correct answer: d) 9401.61.6011
Reference: HTS Chapter 94, Note 2 and 2(a), Heading 9401
Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, exam of May 2024
103.Which of the following clauses is FALSE? When classifying goods for importation into the United States under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States and absent special language or context which otherwise requires, _____.
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Correct answer: c) a provision for parts of an article covers products solely or principally used as part of such articles but a provision for "parts" or "parts and accessories" shall prevail over a specific provision for such part or accessory.
Reference: Additional U.S. Rules of Interpretation 1
Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, exam of October 2025
104.What is the CLASSIFICATION for a 1,080-pixel high-definition digital camera with an interchangeable lens and three-inch liquid crystal display (LCD) that captures both still images and moving images?
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Correct answer: b) 8525.80.4000
Reference: HTSUS General Rules of Interpretation 1 & 6 HTSUS 8525.80.4000 HTSUS 8525.80.4000 HTSUS 8525.80.5015
Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, exam of April 2022
105.What is the CLASSIFICATION of the following plywood panel? The plywood panel measures 4’ (1.22m) wide x 8’ (2.44m) long x 18mm in thickness, and has 13 wood plies (sheets of wood), each measuring approximately 1.38mm in thickness. The panel has a face ply and back ply (collectively, the “outer plies”) of birch wood (Betula spp., a non- tropical, nonconiferous wood) and the remaining plies are poplar wood (Populus spp., a non-tropical, nonconiferous wood). Both the face and back plies are surface-covered with opaque phenolic resin - a wood sealer - which fully obscures the grain of the wood it covers.
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Correct answer: d) 4412.33.5700
Reference: HTSUS 4412.33.5700; General Rule of Interpretation 1; Additional US Note 1(c) to Chapter 44
Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, exam of May 2024
106.The submitted sample, identified by the importer as style # KF 123, is a pair of men’s closed toe/closed heel, lace-up boots measuring 8 inches high with an outer sole of rubber or plastics. The external surface area of the upper is 80% non-vegetable textile and 20% rubber or plastics. The boots have a faux fur lining that is over 2 inches thick. The boots are completely water resistant because they have been treated with durable water repellant (DWR). The F.O.B. value is $24 per pair. What is the CLASSIFICATION of these boots?
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Correct answer: d) 6404.19.2030
Reference: HTSUS 6404.19.2030
Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, exam of April 2019
107.A client with a barbeque franchise imports fresh beef ribs that are subject to regulations issued by the U.S. Trade Representative and U.S. Department of Agriculture. The client intends to import the beef ribs along with fresh pork ribs from a single country and in any calendar year will import 30,000 metric tons of beef ribs and 15,000 metric tons of pork ribs. Of the listed countries, from which country will the client's imported quantity exceed the amount permitted in any calendar year?
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Correct answer: a) Argentina
Reference: HTSUS Chapter 2, Additional U.S. Note 3
Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, exam of April 2025
108.What would be the correct CLASSIFICATION of a screw for wood composed of 50% iron, 25% copper and 25% aluminum?
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Correct answer: b) 7318.12.0000
Reference: HTSUS 7318.12.0000, Legal Note 5, Section XV
Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, exam of October 2021
109.Of the four choices below, which is the best CLASSIFICATION for a plastic brush with metal bristles used to groom a dog or cat that at time of importation is valued at $3.64?
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Correct answer: c) 9603.90.8050
Reference: 9603.90.8050, HTSUS; GRI 1
Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, exam of April 2026
110.What is the CLASSIFICATION of pinking shears, with stainless steel blades and plastic handles, valued at $2.15 each?
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Correct answer: d) 8213.00.9000
Reference: HTSUS 8213.00.9000,
Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, exam of October 2021
111.At what point in time is the tariff classification, which is controlled by principal use in the United States, determined?
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Correct answer: b) At, or immediately prior to, the date of importation.
Reference: Additional U.S. Rules of Interpretation 1(a)
Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, exam of May 2024
112.What is the CLASSIFICATION of a cat harness, developed by the Princess Paws Pet Company. The harnesses are designed for cats and are available in size small, medium, and large. They are constructed of genuine leather and are partially covered with a plastic reflective material for safety.
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Correct answer: c) 4201.00.6000
Reference: GRI 3(a); Heading 4201
Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, exam of May 2024
113.What is the CLASSIFICATION of an Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED) television with a diagonal screen size of 75-inches (190.5 cm)? Additionally, this television has the following connectors: Bluetooth, Auxiliary In, Universal Serial Bus (USB) Near Field Communication (NFC), and High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI). This television can also reproduce audio and video from a USB memory device. Lastly, this television has built-in Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) and can stream movies or music through streaming services.
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Correct answer: d) 8528.72.6460
Reference: HTS 8528.72.6460, GRI 1, GRI 6
Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, exam of April 2023
114.Which answer describes a material which is classifiable within Heading 3006, HTSUS?
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Correct answer: c) Sterile absorbable surgical or dental hemostatics, sterile surgical or dental adhesion barriers, whether or not absorbable
Reference: HTSUS Chapter 30, Note 4(c)
Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, exam of April 2025
115.An article of base metal containing two or more base metals is classified by the metal that __________________.
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Correct answer: c) Predominates by weight over each of the other metals
Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, exam of October 2021
116.The submitted sample, identified by the importer as “Zori-style # SF123,” is a pair of women’s, open-toe/open-heel, and flip-flop thong sandals with foamed rubber or plastic outer soles. The “V” shaped strap uppers consist of textile straps and thongs which go between the first and second toes. The upper straps and thongs are assembled to the soles by rubber/plastic plugs. The thickness of the outer soles of the sample measure 1.75 inches at the thickest point and 1.25 inches at the thinnest point. Rubber or plastics accounts for more than 10 percent total weight of the shoe. The F.O.B. value is $6.50 per pair. What is the CLASSIFICATION subheading, within the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), for these sandals?
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Correct answer: d) 6404.19.3960
Reference: HTSUS 6404.19.3960,
Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, exam of April 2018
117.What is the CLASSIFICATION of an outdoor backyard bird feeder comprised of 42% aluminum components (top cap, hanger bar, feeding ports, perches, and decorative bottom), 35% steel components (seed tray), and 23% plastic components (feed tube)?
Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, exam of October 2023
118.What is the CLASSIFICATION of a printer that connects to an automatic data processing machine, transmits a facsimile, copies, and prints at a speed of 30 pages per minute?
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Correct answer: a) 8443.31.0000
Reference: Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States/Chapter 84, General Rule of Interpretation 1, HTSUS, HTS Notes 6(D)(i) Chapter 84, HTS 8443.31.0000
Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, exam of April 2023
119.What is the CLASSIFICATION for a liquid "coffee creamer" said to be a blend of fresh milk, fresh cream, and sucralose (a sweetener), containing a fat content of 14%?
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Correct answer: a) 0402.99.9000
Reference: HTSUS 0402.99.9000
Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, exam of October 2021
120.What is the CLASSIFICATION of a vegetable-based fertilizer, composed of 8% potassium and 92% other substances, imported in 10-kilogram containers in granular form?
Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, exam of April 2023
121.If articles suspected of bearing counterfeit marks are detained and the importer does not provide timely information, or the information provided is insufficient for CBP to determine that the merchandise does not bear a counterfeit mark, CBP may provide the owner of the mark with all of the following, EXCEPT:
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Correct answer: b) The value of the merchandise
Reference: 19 CFR § 133.21(e)-(f)
Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, exam of October 2021
122.When an importer has filed a denial of suspected copyright infringement, the port director will provide information about the merchandise to the copyright owner. What six pieces of information, if available, will be furnished?
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Correct answer: b) Date of importation, port of entry, a description of the merchandise, the amount of merchandise imported, country of origin, and a notice, with exception, that the imported article will be released to the importer.
Reference: 19 CFR 133.43
Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, exam of April 2022
123.Which answer describes a material which is classifiable within Heading 5903, HTSUS?
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Correct answer: e) A woven textile fabric which has been laminated on one side with a film of plastic. The laminated fabric will be used in the manufacture of jackets.
Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, exam of April 2023
124.What is the CLASSIFICATION of a unisex poncho (an apparel item with a hole in the center for the head that drapes over the shoulders and body, primarily used for rain protection) composed of 100% nylon woven fabric but not water-resistant?
Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, exam of October 2023
125.What is the CLASSIFICATION of merchandise invoiced as "polyester scarf" which is composed of 100% polyester and measures 59 centimeters (cm) by 60 cm?