CBP EXAM 5 REVIEW Latest Update 2025-2026 210 Questions and 100% Verified Correct Answers Guaranteed A+
*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
- Last 2 digits are statistical suffix used to gather trade data
- 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) 1 / 4
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:
- 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
- Specific duties
- Compound duties
- Free duty rate
A - CORRECT ANSWER: Generalized system of preferences
Activating the PRD - CORRECT ANSWER: Turn PRD on
Wait for yellow light to flash 2 / 4
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:
- liter of alcohol for personal consumption
- kilos of tobacco OR
AND 200 cigarettes OR 50 cigars OR
A proportionate amount of each 3 / 4
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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