Customs Broker
preparation guide
Customs Broker Licensure Examination — a month-by-month study plan and how to approach each subject.
The exam in brief
Two days, four subjects at 25% each: Customs Laws, Rules, Ethics and Broker Practice; Customs Documentation, Clearance and Procedures; Tariff Laws and International Trade; and Tariff Classification with Practical Computations. An average of 75% with no subject below 60%. 44–73% passed in 2024 and 2025.
Official sources, dates and fees are on the Customs Broker page.
Month-by-month Customs Broker plan
Month 1: Map the subjects
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- Take a diagnostic across every subject
- Note each subject's weight and the passing rule
- Build a weekly rotation that touches every subject
Month 2: First half of the syllabus
Customs Laws, Ethics & Broker Practice, Customs Documentation & Clearance
- Work through your notes chapter by chapter
- Answer practice questions after each chapter
- Keep an error log
Month 3: Second half of the syllabus
Tariff Laws & International Trade, Tariff Classification & Computations
- Work through your notes chapter by chapter
- Revisit topics from your error log
- Start timed practice sets
Final month: Exam readiness
Stamina and recall
- Do full-length timed practice under exam conditions
- Revise your weakest subjects, not your safest
- Confirm your PRC exam permit, venue and allowed items
How to approach each subject
Customs Laws, Ethics & Broker Practice
25% of the rating
- Work through every topic in the subject, not just the familiar ones
- Answer practice questions after each topic and read the explanations
- Log the traps you fall for and revisit them weekly
Customs Documentation & Clearance
25% of the rating
- Work through every topic in the subject, not just the familiar ones
- Answer practice questions after each topic and read the explanations
- Log the traps you fall for and revisit them weekly
Tariff Laws & International Trade
25% of the rating
- Work through every topic in the subject, not just the familiar ones
- Answer practice questions after each topic and read the explanations
- Log the traps you fall for and revisit them weekly
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Preparation time, passing rule and the next exam date
How long should I prepare for the Customs Broker?
Most reviewees plan for three to six months, depending on how recently they finished their degree. Map every subject first, then give more weeks to the heaviest and weakest subjects.
How do you pass the Customs Broker?
An average of 75% with no subject below 60%. 44–73% passed in 2024 and 2025.
When is the next Customs Broker?
The next Customs Broker sitting is on 17–18 November 2026. Filing deadline: 19 October 2026. PRC targets results by 23 November 2026.
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