126.Consumption entry ABC-1234567-8 has been submitted to CBP after the importer had entered and received the merchandise. Upon receiving the merchandise, the importer realized they erred in reporting the imported quantity amount and fixed the consumption entry. Once CBP liquidated the entry, the importer asserted that CBP incorrectly assessed antidumping duties on the consumption entry. The below list represents the steps in the life cycle of the entry. Choose the answer that puts the steps in the correct order of occurrence: I. Liquidation II. Estimated duty payment III. Customs release IV. Post summary correction V. Protest under 19 USC 1514
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Correct answer: a) III, II, IV, I, V
Reference: 19 CFR Parts 141, 142, 159, 175; ACE BRPD Chapters 1 and 6
Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, exam of October 2024
127.An importer requests information on how to file a Customs bond application. Where in 19 CFR can the importer find out what information is required on a bond?
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Correct answer: c) 19 CFR 113.21
Reference: 19 CFR 113.21
Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, exam of April 2022
128.Which CBP Form is required to admit merchandise into the Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ)?
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Correct answer: a) CBP Form 214
Reference: 19 CFR 146.32
Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, exam of April 2022
129.A Department of Commerce message advised of the increased anti-dumping cash deposit rate for widgets imported from the Republic of Widgeteria to 1008.3%, from the rate of 5.67%, for all entries entered for consumption, on or after February 7th. There are no individual case numbers, so this rate change applies to all imports of widgets from the Republic of Widgeteria. There is no Executive order providing a different rate of duty. The facts related to the instant shipment of widgets are: • The entry was entered for immediate transportation in Seattle on January 23rd. • It arrived in the destination port, Minneapolis, on February 2nd. • A Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Form 3461 was properly filed with Minneapolis CBP on February 6th, no entry date was elected, but the 3461 did provide the name, street address, and identification number of the person to whom the merchandise was sold. • The evidence of the right to make entry, a commercial invoice, other documentation required by CBP, and a packing list were filed on February 6. • The port director took the merchandise into custody for general order. The shipment was inspected by CBP on February 20th. • The shipment was subsequently authorized for release by the appropriate CBP officer, and the CBP Form 3461 signed by CBP, on March 18th • A CBP Form 7501, Entry Summary, was filed and dated March 26th. What is the date of entry and the rate of anti-dumping duties?
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Correct answer: e) March 18th, 1008.3%
Reference: 19CFR141.68, 19CFR141.69 and 19CFR142.3
Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, exam of April 2019
130.HK Importers, Inc. (HKI) has a continuous basic importation and entry bond in the amount of $200,000.00 with Total Country Surety. HKI is a client of Best CHB (Best). Best has a continuous basic importation and entry bond with Thrift Surety in the amount of $200,000.00. Best filed entry on January 13, 2026, on behalf of HKI, with HKI listed as the importer of record, for a shipment of wooden chairs with an entered value of $40,000.00. The shipment was released on the same day. Best scheduled the duties, taxes and fees owed on the shipment for ACH payment to CBP nine business days after the date of entry. Best also prepared the entry summary information for transmission to CBP. Due to a computer error at Best, the entry summary information was not transmitted, nor was the payment made. CBP issued a liquidated damages demand in the amount of $100.00 for the failure to file the entry summary information. Which of the following statements is FALSE?
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Correct answer: a) Best is liable to CBP for the payment of the liquidated damage demand amount because Best’s computer error caused the failure to file the entry summary data.
Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, exam of April 2026
131.Which regulatory section defines the "time of entry" when merchandise is released under the immediate delivery procedure?
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Correct answer: b) 19 CFR 141.68
Reference: 19 CFR 141.68
Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, exam of April 2023
132.In reference to Single Entry Bonds, choose the statement below that is TRUE.
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Correct answer: d) There is a minimum limit of liability of $100 on a single entry bond, except when the law or regulation expressly provides that a lesser amount may be taken.
Reference: 19CFR113.13(a)
Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, exam of April 2019
133.If CBP determines a bond is inadequate, how many days does the principal have from the date of notification to remedy the deficiency?
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Correct answer: a) 15 days
Reference: 19 CFR 113.13(c)
Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, exam of April 2025
134.Who is charged with the responsibility of presenting a true manifest of an exportation of a self-propelled vehicle?
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Correct answer: d) The master of the vessel
Reference: 19CFR192.4
Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, exam of April 2019
135.CBP liquidated an entry, ascertaining the duties, fees, and taxes at $750.00. However, the estimated duties, fees, and taxes the broker had deposited at entry amounted to $1,000.00. What is legally required to occur to address the discrepancy between the estimated duties and ascertained duties?
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Correct answer: c) CBP should refund the broker $250.00 with interest.
Reference: 19 CFR 159.6(c)
Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, exam of April 2025
136.Choose the ONE answer that correctly fills in the blank. Merchandise which remains at the carrier’s dock or terminal without a CBP release for a period of fifteen (15) calendar days will be _____.
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Correct answer: d) Sent to General Order
Reference: 19 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 123.10 and 19 CFR 127.1
Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, exam of October 2023
137.At which of the following ports of entry may an antique article otherwise prohibited entry by the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 USC 1521, et seq.) (Endangered Species Act) be entered? The merchandise meets all other U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service requirements.
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Correct answer: a) O'Hare International Airport, Chicago, Illinois
Reference: 19 CFR 10.53(e); 19 CFR 12.26(g)(2)
Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, exam of April 2025
138.Every year more than one billion cut flowers are imported into the United States for Valentines Day and Mother's Day. Which regulatory provision in Title 19 of the Code of Federal Regulations describes the entry and release process of the cut flowers?
Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, exam of October 2024
139.How many business days does an importer have to respond to a CBP Notice of Detention for articles suspected of bearing counterfeit marks before CBP may disclose unredacted information to the owner of the marks?
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Correct answer: d) 7
Reference: 19 CFR 133.21(b)(2)(ii)
Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, exam of April 2025
140.After the merchandise has arrived, merchandise for which entry is required will be entered within ____ calendar days after landing from a vessel, aircraft or vehicle, or after arrival at the port of destination in the case of merchandise transported in bond.
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Correct answer: a) 15
Reference: 19 CFR 142.2(a)
Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, exam of October 2024
141.Where can you find the regulation pertaining to the compensation (liquidated damages) for breach of bond?
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Correct answer: b) 19 CFR 113
Reference: 19 CFR § 113, subpart F
Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, exam of October 2021
142.ABC Importer is importing tracing paper from Germany which is classifiable under subheading 4806.30 of the HTSUS. The paper is being imported as rolls measuring 20 cm in width and 100 yards in length. Which of the following pieces of additional information is NOT required to be included for entry on the invoice or other document accompanying the invoice?
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Correct answer: b) Length of the paper in cm
Reference: 19 CFR 141.89(a)
Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, exam of October 2025
143.A cartman has custody of in-bond merchandise coming from Mexico or Canada, for which entry has NOT been made. Within how many calendar days is the carrier required to notify CBP of merchandise for which entry has not been made?
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Correct answer: c) Twenty (20)
Reference: 19 CFR 123.10(b)
Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, exam of May 2024
144.For the purposes of subheading 2601.11.0060, the term “coarse” refers to iron ores with a majority of individual particles having a diameter ______________.
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Correct answer: c) Exceeding 4.75 mm
Reference: Chapter 26, Statistical Note 2
Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, exam of April 2019
145.Choose the ONE answer that correctly fills the blank. Per 19 CFR 134.41, Marking of Country of Origin, should be these three things: Legible, Indelible and _____.
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Correct answer: a) Permanent
Reference: 19 CFR 134.41
Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, exam of April 2025
146.Under 19 CFR 113 Custom Bonds which statement is FALSE.
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Correct answer: d) If a bond is terminated, all new customs transactions may be charged against the bond
Reference: 19 CFR 113.27(c)
Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, exam of April 2018
147.Under Title 19 of the Code of Federal Regulations, which statement is FALSE with respect to informal entries?
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Correct answer: d) A clerical error or mistake of fact on an informal entry is remedied using a post- summary correction(PSC).
Reference: 19 CFR 159.10 and 19 CFR Part 143, Subpart C
Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, exam of October 2023
148.Which of the following mail articles is NOT subject to examination or inspection by Customs?
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Correct answer: d) Diplomatic pouches bearing the official seal of France and certified as only containing documents
Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, exam of October 2021
149.A liquid sauce is prepared in Japan by mixing raw materials from Japan, China, Thailand, and the United States. The raw materials from Japan are water, liquid sugar, salt, apple pulp, orange pulp, bonito extract, squid extract, citric acid, konbu, and paprika. The raw materials from China are garlic, fermented vegetables, chili pepper and ginger. The raw materials from the United States are soy protein hydrolysate and xanthum gum. The raw material from Thailand is s-inosinate. What is the country of origin marking on the bottles of sauce, all of which are to be shipped to the United States and sold in United States grocery stores?
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Correct answer: c) Product of Japan
Reference: 19 CFR 134.1(b)
Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, exam of May 2024
150.Whenever goods subject to different rates of duty are so packed together that the quantity or value of each class of goods cannot be readily ascertained by customs officers by means sampling, verification of packing lists, or commercial settlement tests, then the commingled goods shall be subject to _________.
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Correct answer: c) the highest rate of duty applicable to any part of the shipment
Reference: 2017 HTSUS, General Note 3 (f)(i) – Commingling of Goods
Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, exam of April 2018