US Customs Broker License Exam (CBLE) Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the US Customs Broker License Exam (CBLE) Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the US Customs Broker License Exam (CBLE) exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 20 exam terms across 6 topics. Recall the term, spell it out, then read a short explanation. Rounds pick a random term, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1Read the clue and type a term with the right number of letters (3 to 6). Abbreviations count: type the letters only.
- 2Press Check Answer or Enter. Each letter changes color to show how close you are.
- 3You have 6 tries. Stuck? Need a hint? asks the AI tutor for a nudge without giving the term away, and Skip moves to a new term.
- 4After the round, read the explanation, ask the AI to explain it, share your result, or press Next.
- ARight letter, right spot
- AIn the term, wrong spot
- ANot in the term
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Free CETopics in the US Customs Broker License Exam (CBLE) Vocabulary Game
Licensing and conduct
Practical exercise
Quantity restrictions
Classification
Clearance procedures
Valuation and duty
Sources for these terms (6)
- 19 CFR Chapter I, Parts 1-140 (2025 annual edition) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- 19 CFR Chapter I, Parts 141-199 (2025 annual edition) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- 19 U.S.C. 1401a - Value (2024 edition) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- 19 U.S.C. 1592 - Penalties for fraud, gross negligence, and negligence (2024 edition) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, General Rules of Interpretation, Revision 22 (2026) · Source checked 2026-11-04
- Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, General Notes, Revision 22 (2026) · Source checked 2026-11-04
About the CBLE Exam
The U.S. Customs Broker License Examination (CBLE) is a CBP-administered exam required to become a licensed customs broker. It tests federal trade law and practice: the HTSUS and General Rules of Interpretation, customs valuation under 19 USC 1401a, country of origin and FTAs including USMCA, duties and trade remedy tariffs, entry and entry summary procedures, bonds, CBP rulings, drawback, recordkeeping, and broker conduct under 19 CFR 111.
Exam sponsor: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
80 questions
Time Limit
4.5 hours
Passing Score
75% (60 of 80)
Reported exam pass rate: 22% (April 2026 sitting). CBP per-sitting pass rates before appeal decisions: April 2026 22%, October 2025 12%, April 2025 30% This describes exam candidates, not OpenExamPrep users or results from using our resources. Exam sponsor website
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the CBLE vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How does the CBLE vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 20 CBLE terms. Guess the term in six tries: green means the right letter in the right spot, yellow means the letter is in the term but in another spot, and gray means it is not in the term. After the round, read the explanation and play the next term.
Where do the CBLE terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
What is the CBLE?
The Customs Broker License Examination is a CBP-administered exam required to become a licensed U.S. customs broker. It tests federal trade law including HTSUS classification, customs valuation, entry procedures, bonds, USMCA and other FTAs, drawback, and broker conduct under 19 CFR Part 111.
How many questions are on the CBLE and how long is it?
The CBLE has 80 multiple-choice questions and runs 4.5 hours. A passing score requires 60 of 80 correct (75%). The exam is open-book — you may bring the HTSUS, 19 CFR, and CBP-issued directives/instructions.