Complete Study Programs for the U.S. Customs Broker Exam
Designed by an experienced U.S. Customs Broker • Refined through over 21 years of student feedback
This complete study program is perfect for an on-the-go student looking for a convenient way to study from anywhere, at any time. Independent does not mean alone - you can contact the instructor for help by phone or email.
What you get:
Our 30-Chapter Exam Guide and Study Manual • More Detail Below
Access to our Online Video Library • More Detail Below
Access to the instructor when you need it. (I am available by phone or email M-F)
Access to our Online Test Center • Over 1000 official CBP Broker Exam questions, organized by topic
Step-by-step homework assignments, emailed every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Our HW series is about 3.5 months, starting when you sign up. (We can download all at once if desired)
All CBP Directives and ACE Business Documents listed by CBP for testing, along with an index of past areas tested
Sample forms and a list of CBP Forms
Merchandise Processing Fee - Trade Program Chart
Trade Program Shortcut - Cheat Sheet
Time Table and Data Sheet
Printable lecture slides in Powerpoint Format
Free Shipping, Exam Guide / Study Guide shipped by priority mail. normally ships within 1 business day of order.
Mobile friendly. Each student can stay active in our system for two test cycles. Upgrade to the live three day seminar at anytime for $355.00 as long as the live seminar has not filled up. Free shipping.
Printed CFR and Printed HTS sold separately. PDFs are provided free of charge.
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Everything from our Independent Study Program plus our live seminar. Take part in a 3-Day Live Seminar specifically designed to get you ready for the Customs Broker License Exam. That’s 24 hours of in person instruction. Tom O’Leary will cover material from the CBP Regulations, the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, ACE Documents , and CBP Directives. We cover classification and the HTS, as well as test-taking techniques and past CBP Exam questions.
Join us via the internet with our live broadcast. I use WEBEX to broadcast the seminar. Seminars are offered twice a year 2 to 3 weeks before the October and April Exam dates. More about seminar dates below.
This package includes everything from our Independent Study Program. After registering, you will receive a shipment of test prep materials as well as immediate access to our exclusive online tools. Each student can attend the live seminar (once) he or she signs up for. However, each student will have access to the online student website for two test cycles.
Preparing for the exam is a marathon not a sprint. Take full advantage of our materials now, and come to the seminar with a head start. You cannot start studying too soon!
Printed CFR and Printed HTS sold separately. PDFs are provided free of charge.
Test Prep Products
E-Flash Cards - mobile friendly - or print your own from a PDF file. These are included with our study programs, do not order these if you are purchasing one of our study programs.
Test yourself on the must-know rules, timelines, and concepts for the US Customs Broker Exam, boiled down to 106 Flash Cards. Students in our programs love these Flash Cards, and now you can purchase them for your own study.
Choose from specific topics or random. Practice with our Digital Flash Cards on your computer, tablet, or mobile device with our online flash card experience, or use the PDF for offline practice or printed, screen-free practice.
Access as a stand alone purchase will last until the next exam. (Access is for 2 test cycles with my learning packages) For example, if you purchase in May, your access is valid through the October exam
53 Mylar tab sheets.
Navigate the Harmonized Tariff Schedule faster on Exam Day–we’ve done the hard work for you. Do not buy these if you already added tabs to your HTS order.
What you get:
Reference sheet (Cheat sheet) with Trade programs, their SPI, and the page number in the general notes
A tab for the Trade programs located in the General notes.
A tab for each section of the Tariff pages.. the TAB will have chapters and the section number on it. Total of 22 sections but 23 tabs because Ch 99 gets its own tab.
A tab for the Annexes :Port codes, country codes, Chemical app; Pharma appendix, and China table...
And, the information is printed on both sides of the TAB…
Free shipping (media mail). Normally ships within 1 business day of order.
We also offer tabs for the CFR.
The exam is online, so you should be practicing online. We hired coders to make our online test center looks just like the real exam. Our Online Test Center and Q Bank will keep track of your progress. Work on specific areas, or entire exams.
Test yourself with over 1000 official CBP Broker Exam questions, organized by topic
Get accustomed to what you will see on test day. This is a real exam simulation. Each question has an explanation to help you understand CBP's answers. Mobile friendly, internet connection required. Access as a stand alone purchase will last until the next exam. (Access is for 2 test cycles with learning packages)
DO NOT PURCHASE THIS IF YOU BUY ONE OF OUR STUDY PACKAGES. This is included with both our Independent Study Program and our Instructor-Led Seminar Package.
Navigate the CFR faster on Exam Day–we’ve done the hard work for you. If you purchase our version of the CFR, tabs are included - SO DO NOT BUY THESE.
All Colored TABS. Not White.
What you get:
Tabs for each chapter of 19 CFR Parts 0-to end (0,4,7,10,11 - through 192 and parts 200 to end.).
18 tabs with added descriptions highlighting traditional test areas of the CFR, such as: 10 Trade Programs, 8 In Bond, 24 MPF / HMF, 111 Brokers, 113 Bonds
Printed on Avery 1 1/4 cut Tabs
Free shipping by US First Class Mail. Normally ships within 1 business day of order.
We also offer tabs for the HTS.
We also offer an easy-to-use dual column version of the CFR. If you purchase our version of the CFR, tabs are included, no need to buy these.
Why The Customs Broker Exam Prep Course?
High-Quality Test Prep Materials: Whether you're new to this area or well experienced, our materials are designed to fully prepare you for the exam. Our materials are organized to study topics the exam tests, and are updated as needed for each exam. Learn more about the course materials.
Personal, Experienced Instructor: Tom O’Leary has work experience as a Customs Broker and Attorney. He thoroughly understands the subject matter, exam format, and history. He speaks both English and Spanish. Students often notice how he values one-on-one student interaction and responds quickly. Learn more about Tom.
“ Hi Tom, Just wanted to let you know that I passed the test!!! I couldn’t have done it without your amazing course. Thanks!! ”
We’re proud to be rated 4.9 of 5 by 471 students in June 2025.
Questions?
We're on standby, always happy to help. Call us at 512-441-9757 or
What you get:
ACE Entry Summary Instructions 2.4a
Right to Make Entry Directive 3530-002A
ACE Entry Summary Business Rules & Process Document - (Version 12)
Mini Index and Table of Contents
Notes
If you purchased a study program package, do not order this separately. It is included.
IF CBP changes the documents, we will update that information and attempt to mail or email the updates to you.
Free shipping by first class or media mail.