CBP EXAM 5 REVIEW Latest Update 2025-2026
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*HTSUS exception - CORRECT ANSWER: General Note 19
*HTSUS heading numbers - CORRECT ANSWER: 1. Merchandise must first be
classified under the four digit heading that most specifically describes the merchandise
2. FIRST 2 DIGITS OF EACH FOUR DIGIT CLASSIFICATION HEADING ARE THE
THE HTSUS CHAPTER NUMBER
*HTSUS item numbers - CORRECT ANSWER: 1. Identified by 10 digit item number
2. Last 2 digits are statistical suffix used to gather trade data
3. Only 8 digits required in passenger processing
19 USC 1202-1677 CBP enforced laws relating to - CORRECT ANSWER: Assessment
and collection of duty
Protection of the revenue
Entry of vessels
Clearance of passengers
Regulation of customs brokers
Exclusion of prohibited merchandise
19 USC 1321 (a)(2)(A) - mailman provision - CORRECT ANSWER: Allows free entry of
such merchandise if:
1) the traveler is carrying a bona fide gift or gifts from one individual abroad to a person
in the US other than traveler
2) traveler is merely transporting the gift(s)
,3) total value of the gift(s) intended for single recipient does not exceed $100, or $200
from the IP
19 USC 1321 (a)(2)(B) - throwing the bone - CORRECT ANSWER: 1) For a traveler not
entitled to a gift exemption
2) includes household merchandise under $200:
4 oz of alcoholic beverage
10 cigars
50 cigarettes
3 main nonresident exemptions - CORRECT ANSWER: Personal effects 9804.00.20
Alcohol and tobacco 9804.00.25
Gifts 9804.00.30
4 steps for verifying firearms - CORRECT ANSWER: ATF 6 form valid and approved
ID valid
TECS check
Serial number and description match forms ATF 6 and ATF 6A
4 types of duty levied on imported goods - CORRECT ANSWER: 1. Ad valorem duties
2. Specific duties
3. Compound duties
4. Free duty rate
A - CORRECT ANSWER: Generalized system of preferences
Activating the PRD - CORRECT ANSWER: Turn PRD on
Wait for yellow light to flash
,Wait for green light
Press display button to check LED display and audible tone
Holster and point LED display toward buckle
Ad valorem duties - CORRECT ANSWER: Based on percentage of total value of
shipment
Airport and seaport environment - CORRECT ANSWER: Refer to secondary
Separate traveler from baggage
Scan both traveler and baggage separately
Alarm report printout contains - CORRECT ANSWER: Profile graph
Camera images
RPM readings
Data collection fields
Alarm report RDM readings - CORRECT ANSWER: Background - the radiation
background at time of alarm
Max # - the highest radiation count recorded by each sensor for that vehicle
Alarm - "Y" indicates each sensor and radiation type that triggered alarm
Alcohol and tobacco - 9804.00.25 - CORRECT ANSWER: Each adult may bring:
1 liter of alcohol for personal consumption
AND
200 cigarettes OR
50 cigars OR
2 kilos of tobacco OR
A proportionate amount of each
, All travelers personal merchandise exemptions are found in what chapter of the
HTSUS? - CORRECT ANSWER: Chapter 98
Are US citizens always considered returning residents? - CORRECT ANSWER: No,
they are not considered returning residents
Articles that can never enter US are? - CORRECT ANSWER: Prohibited
Articles that require special licenses or permits are? - CORRECT ANSWER: Restricted
At the beginning of each chapter there are chapter notes that may tell what items CAN
or CANNOT be classified in that chapter. True or false? - CORRECT ANSWER: True
At which CBP ports must travelers declare currency or monetary instruments in excess
of $10,000? - CORRECT ANSWER: All ports
Background radiation is also known as - CORRECT ANSWER: Ambient radiation, and it
is found everywhere
CA - CORRECT ANSWER: Canada
Can you initiate SIN procedures on level 2 alert? - CORRECT ANSWER: Yes, any level
of radiation can initiate SIN
Cargo environment - CORRECT ANSWER: Refer to secondary
Review manifest (docs)
Separate driver from conveyance
Scan both driver and conveyance separately
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*HTSUS exception - CORRECT ANSWER: General Note 19
*HTSUS heading numbers - CORRECT ANSWER: 1. Merchandise must first be
classified under the four digit heading that most specifically describes the merchandise
2. FIRST 2 DIGITS OF EACH FOUR DIGIT CLASSIFICATION HEADING ARE THE
THE HTSUS CHAPTER NUMBER
*HTSUS item numbers - CORRECT ANSWER: 1. Identified by 10 digit item number
2. Last 2 digits are statistical suffix used to gather trade data
3. Only 8 digits required in passenger processing
19 USC 1202-1677 CBP enforced laws relating to - CORRECT ANSWER: Assessment
and collection of duty
Protection of the revenue
Entry of vessels
Clearance of passengers
Regulation of customs brokers
Exclusion of prohibited merchandise
19 USC 1321 (a)(2)(A) - mailman provision - CORRECT ANSWER: Allows free entry of
such merchandise if:
1) the traveler is carrying a bona fide gift or gifts from one individual abroad to a person
in the US other than traveler
2) traveler is merely transporting the gift(s)
,3) total value of the gift(s) intended for single recipient does not exceed $100, or $200
from the IP
19 USC 1321 (a)(2)(B) - throwing the bone - CORRECT ANSWER: 1) For a traveler not
entitled to a gift exemption
2) includes household merchandise under $200:
4 oz of alcoholic beverage
10 cigars
50 cigarettes
3 main nonresident exemptions - CORRECT ANSWER: Personal effects 9804.00.20
Alcohol and tobacco 9804.00.25
Gifts 9804.00.30
4 steps for verifying firearms - CORRECT ANSWER: ATF 6 form valid and approved
ID valid
TECS check
Serial number and description match forms ATF 6 and ATF 6A
4 types of duty levied on imported goods - CORRECT ANSWER: 1. Ad valorem duties
2. Specific duties
3. Compound duties
4. Free duty rate
A - CORRECT ANSWER: Generalized system of preferences
Activating the PRD - CORRECT ANSWER: Turn PRD on
Wait for yellow light to flash
,Wait for green light
Press display button to check LED display and audible tone
Holster and point LED display toward buckle
Ad valorem duties - CORRECT ANSWER: Based on percentage of total value of
shipment
Airport and seaport environment - CORRECT ANSWER: Refer to secondary
Separate traveler from baggage
Scan both traveler and baggage separately
Alarm report printout contains - CORRECT ANSWER: Profile graph
Camera images
RPM readings
Data collection fields
Alarm report RDM readings - CORRECT ANSWER: Background - the radiation
background at time of alarm
Max # - the highest radiation count recorded by each sensor for that vehicle
Alarm - "Y" indicates each sensor and radiation type that triggered alarm
Alcohol and tobacco - 9804.00.25 - CORRECT ANSWER: Each adult may bring:
1 liter of alcohol for personal consumption
AND
200 cigarettes OR
50 cigars OR
2 kilos of tobacco OR
A proportionate amount of each
, All travelers personal merchandise exemptions are found in what chapter of the
HTSUS? - CORRECT ANSWER: Chapter 98
Are US citizens always considered returning residents? - CORRECT ANSWER: No,
they are not considered returning residents
Articles that can never enter US are? - CORRECT ANSWER: Prohibited
Articles that require special licenses or permits are? - CORRECT ANSWER: Restricted
At the beginning of each chapter there are chapter notes that may tell what items CAN
or CANNOT be classified in that chapter. True or false? - CORRECT ANSWER: True
At which CBP ports must travelers declare currency or monetary instruments in excess
of $10,000? - CORRECT ANSWER: All ports
Background radiation is also known as - CORRECT ANSWER: Ambient radiation, and it
is found everywhere
CA - CORRECT ANSWER: Canada
Can you initiate SIN procedures on level 2 alert? - CORRECT ANSWER: Yes, any level
of radiation can initiate SIN
Cargo environment - CORRECT ANSWER: Refer to secondary
Review manifest (docs)
Separate driver from conveyance
Scan both driver and conveyance separately
