Exam topics

What the exam actually tests

The CBLE is organised into categories, and they aren't weighted equally. Here's each one, roughly how much of the exam it carries, and free practice drawn from real past exams.

• Classification (GRI / HTSUS)

  66 practice questions

  ~15%
• Practical Exercise (multi-step entry)

  29 practice questions

  ~14%
• Entry & Entry Summary

  126 practice questions

  ~12%
• Broker Compliance (Part 111)

  82 practice questions

  ~12%
• Valuation

  74 practice questions

  ~8%
• Trade Agreements & Special Programs

  0 practice questions

  ~8%
• Penalties & FP&F

  0 practice questions

  ~6%
• Bonds

  0 practice questions

  ~5%
• Country of Origin Marking

  1 practice question

  ~5%
• Drawback

  15 practice questions

  ~5%
• FTZ & Quota

  9 practice questions

  ~5%
• Antidumping / Countervailing Duties

  0 practice questions

  ~5%

Weights are approximate, derived from published past sittings — CBP does not publish an official blueprint percentage.