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The Customs Broker License Exam

The CBLE is the federal exam for a US customs broker license. It is open-book — but the difficulty is speed: finding the right provision in the HTSUS and 19 CFR under time pressure. Here are the facts, then CustomsPrep helps you train the part that actually decides pass or fail.

Next sitting: October 28, 2026
Registration window: 2026-08-17 → 2026-09-16
Format: 80 multiple-choice questions, 4.5 hours
Passing score: 75% (60/80)
Fee: $390 per attempt (paid in the eCBP Portal)
Delivery: Open-book, electronic, in person
Eligibility: 18+, U.S. citizen, not a federal employee, good moral character

Designated references (Oct 2026)

Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States — 2026 Basic Edition
Title 19 CFR — 2025 Annual Edition (Parts 1 to End)
ACE Entry Summary Instructions — Version 2.4a
Right to Make Entry (RTME) Directive 3530-002A
ACE Entry Summary Business Process Document — Version 12 (Ch. 1–24)

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