CSMS 44486180·Operational·October 20, 2020·View on csms.cbp.gov ↗

October 8, 2020 Customs Broker License Exam

Plain-English explanation

CSMS 44486180 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin (operational), published on October 20, 2020. It carries the official CBP guidance brokers and importers must follow for the topic — "October 8, 2020 Customs Broker License Exam". CSMS messages are the operational layer between Commerce determinations and at-the-border collections: when Commerce publishes a new rate, scope ruling, or instruction, CBP turns it into a CSMS that ACE/ACS systems and brokers act on.

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Full text as published by U.S. Customs and Border Protection

CSMS #44486180 - October 8, 2020 Customs Broker License Exam U.S. Customs and Border Protection sent this bulletin at 10/20/2020 09:54 AM EDT Cargo Systems Messaging Service CSMS #44486180 - October 8, 2020 Customs Broker License Exam The bi-annual Customs Broker License Exam (CBLE) was administered on October 8, 2020.  The electronic exam was held nationwide at over 120 testing locations.  At some testing locations, applicants encountered system issues, while other applicants tested but did not experience any delays throughout the examination. A thorough investigation was conducted and it was determined that there was no time lost for the majority of CBLE testers. This means the majority of testers, regardless of delays had access to the exam for the timeframe allotted.   CBP posted the exam questions October 19, 2020 on cbp.gov website. It was crucial that the exam posting was delayed so a determination on the nature of the postponements could be determined.     Individual CBLE results will be sent to test takers in approximately three to five weeks.     If you have questions regarding the 2020 broker exam, contact Headquarters Broker Management Branch (BMB) via email at brokermanagement@cbp.dhs.gov. Update your subscriptions, modify your password or e-mail address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page . You will need to use your e-mail address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please contact subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com . This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Customs and Border Protection . Privacy Policy | GovDelivery is providing this information on behalf of U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and may not use the information for any other purposes. Powered by Privacy Policy | Cookie Statement | Help

Frequently asked questions

What is CSMS 44486180?

CSMS 44486180 is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service bulletin titled "October 8, 2020 Customs Broker License Exam". CSMS bulletins are the operational instructions CBP issues to brokers, importers, and ACE filers covering rate changes, system updates, scope guidance, and other day-to-day customs-operations changes.

When was CSMS 44486180 published?

CBP published CSMS 44486180 on October 20, 2020. The bulletin's instructions are typically operative as of the publication date unless the body specifies a different effective date.

Is the CBP CSMS the legally binding instruction?

Yes — for at-the-border filing and entry collection. CSMS messages translate Commerce's Federal Register determinations into operational CBP instructions that ACE/ACS systems and brokers execute. The Federal Register notice is the underlying legal authority; the CSMS is the operational implementation. Both should be read together when reconciling a rate or scope change.

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