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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. 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

    Reference: Section XV, Legal note 7, HTSUS, Chapter 73

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

  16. 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

  17. 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)?

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    Correct answer: d) 7615.10.9100

    Reference: HTSUS Section XV, Note 5(a) and 7(a); GRI 1, GRI 3(b)

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

  18. 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

  19. 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

  20. 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?

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    Correct answer: b) 3105.10.0000

    Reference: HTSUS GRI 1 & 6, Chapter 31, Note 6, HTSUS 3105.10.0000

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

  21. 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

  22. 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

  23. 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.

    Reference: HTSUS, Section XI, Chapter 59 Note 2(a), HTSUS, Section XI, Chapter 59 Note 2(a)(1), HTSUS, Section XI, Chapter 59 Note 2(a)(4), HTSUS, Section XI, Chapter 59 Note 2(a)(6)

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

  24. 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?

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    Correct answer: d) 6202.40.2020

    Reference: HTSUS 6202.40.2020; HTSUS Chapter 62 Note 9 and Additional Note 2

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

  25. 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?

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    Correct answer: b) 6213.90.1000

    Reference: HTSUS 6213.90.1000; Chapter 62, Note 8; Chapter 54, Note 1

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