This introductory course familiarizes students with the structure, format, and scope of the exam, while also reviewing the critical resources and regulations that candidates must master.
- Teacher: Dr. Troy Richardson
This course introduces students to the Customs Regulations (Title 19 of the Code of Federal Regulations), one of the most critical and heavily tested components of the U.S. Customs Broker License Exam (CBLE).
- Teacher: Dr. Troy Richardson
This course provides an in-depth introduction to tariff classification under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) — the largest and most heavily weighted section of the Customs Broker License Exam (CBLE).
- Teacher: Dr. Troy Richardson
This course provides an in-depth study of customs valuation under 19 U.S.C. §1401a and related regulations. Valuation is a core component of the Customs Broker License Exam (CBLE) and a critical function of customs brokerage practice, since duties and fees are assessed based on declared value.
- Teacher: Dr. Troy Richardson
This course provides a comprehensive study of U.S. Customs entry procedures, one of the most frequently tested areas of the Customs Broker License Exam (CBLE). Customs entry is the foundation of trade compliance, covering how goods legally enter U.S. commerce, the forms and documentation required, and the different types of entry available to importers.
- Teacher: Dr. Troy Richardson
This course provides a focused examination of the duties, responsibilities, and ethical standards of licensed customs brokers under 19 CFR Part 111 and related authorities. Since brokers serve as trusted intermediaries between importers and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), understanding these obligations is critical for both exam success and professional practice.
- Teacher: Dr. Troy Richardson
This course covers the principles of calculating duties, fees, and taxes owed to CBP; the processes for liquidation and reliquidation; and procedures for refunds, voluntary tenders, and duty drawback.
- Teacher: Dr. Troy Richardson
This course prepares students to apply special tariff treatment rules under agreements like USMCA, GSP, AGOA, and other preference programs, and to recognize how antidumping/countervailing duties, sanctions, and import restrictions affect entries. It also covers the procedures for filing protests (19 CFR Part 174), handling penalty cases under 19 U.S.C. §1592, and navigating appeals.
- Teacher: Dr. Troy Richardson