No one wants to think about the Customs Broker License Exam in the middle of summer. If you like to plan ahead, however, here is some info about the October 2025 exam.
The next CBLE will be administered on October 22, 2025. Registration for the October 22, 2025 CBLE begins on Monday, August 11, 2025 and ends at 4:30 PM Eastern on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. For additional examination information use the Register Now! link below.
BIS (Bureau of Industry and Security) released an updated version of the Interactive CCL earlier this year. In my opinion the new version is much more user friendly than previous editions. It is easier to search by keywords and browse ECCN entries. Navigating and comparing the entries is still pretty time consuming, however.
Here is the link to the CCL:
https://www.bis.gov/regulations/ear/interactive-commerce-control-list?isExpanded=&category=&keyword=
Did you know? The dollar symbol, $, is used by quite a few countries around the globe, including the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and Hong Kong.
Currency designation is required information on Commercial Invoices. If your transaction is in US dollars indicate USD on the CI. The dollar sign alone is not sufficient and will most likely cause a delay in customs.