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Customs Broker License Exam (CBLE)

Announcements

The next CBLE will be administered on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. The registration period is now open and will close on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 4:30 pm (Eastern). No late registrations will be accepted. For additional registration information use the Register Now link below.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has contracted with the Human Research Organization (HumRRO) to help modernize the Customs Broker License Examination (CBLE). HumRRO also seeks licensed customs brokers who are interested in participating in writing questions for future CBLE administrations. If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact HumRRO at lcb_inquiry@humrro.org

CBLE Score Notification Letters and Appeal Due Dates

The bi-annual Customs Broker License Exam (CBLE) is administered on the fourth Wednesday of April and October. Exam Results Letters are emailed to examinees within two to three weeks from the date of the exam. First Appeals are due no later than 60 days from the date the Exam Results Letters were sent. Second Appeals are due no later than 60 days from the date the First Appeal Results Letters were sent.
 

Pass Rate Information

The May 1, 2024 CBLE resulted in a 13% pass rate prior to appeal decisions.

The October 25, 2023 CBLE resulted in a 34% pass rate prior to appeal decisions.

The April 26, 2023 CBLE resulted in a 5.5% pass rate prior to appeal decisions.

 

Last Modified: Nov 14, 2024