Strategies for Success

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Describe the Broker’s Exam Set Exam Expectations Meet the Requirements Prepare with a Plan Strategize on Test Day

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The Broker’s Exam is a requirement to earn a US Customs Broker License.

It consists of 80 multiple choice questions. It tests the applicants knowledge of US Customs

law and regulations as defined by the Code of Federal Regulations and the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the US, CATAIR, C-TPAT and several Directives.

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A passing score is 75% or better The exam is 4 hours long- expect to complete at

least 20 questions per hour Know the material tested Bring the required materials The majority of test takers do not pass the exam–

know that it is possible and that you can pass if you prepare.

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First, applicants must meet the requirements to sit for the exam:◦ be a United States citizen at least 21 years old◦ not be a current Federal Government employee◦ possess good moral character

Pay the exam fees Arrive on test day prepared.

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List the topical areas addressed on the exam:◦ 19 CFR◦ HTS◦ CATAIR◦ C-TPAT◦ Directives

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Question Types Since 2007

◦ Antidumping/Countervailing◦ Bonds◦ Broker Compliance◦ Classification◦ Drawback◦ Entry◦ Fines and Penalties◦ Power of Attorney

◦ Quotas◦ Recordkeeping◦ Scenarios◦ Security◦ Trade Agreements◦ Valuation◦ Warehouse◦ General/Miscellaneous

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Understand your strengths and weaknesses Consider a preparation course to methodically

address each of the topics. Develop a realistic calendar that assigns time to

review each topical area. Take practice exams on regular basis, increasing

the frequency as you get closer to test day. Stick to the plan. Adapt as your skills grow.

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On test day◦ Arrive well rested◦ Eat Breakfast◦ Bring proof of registration, a picture identification, and the

required reference materials to the examination. ◦ Have a plan

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Multiple Choice Strategies◦ Read the whole question and all of the answers before

picking an answer.

◦ Make sure that you understand what the question is asking and that you are responding to the question being asked.

◦ Identify and underline or circle the key words in the question.

◦ There is only one best answer. You can eliminate other choices to find it. Focus on key words.

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Multiple Choice Strategies, con’t◦ Note your guesses (or the questions you found hardest)

and return to them at the end if you have time.◦ There is no penalty for guessing. If you go back to an

answer, have a good reason for changing it. Your first choice is often the best choice if you have eliminated answers you know are incorrect.

◦ If you are faced with a scenario, read the questions first and then read the scenario with the questions in mind.

◦ Pace yourself.

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A passing score of 75% requires you to get 60 questions right. Every wrong answer you eliminate gets you one choice closer to the magic number of 60 correct answers.

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TRD-304 US Customs Broker Exam Prep

Call an advisor at 602-648-5750 to enroll in a 6 week, accredited, college-level course

to prepare to pass the Broker’s exam and achieve your personal and professional goals.

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