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Customs broker exam forms reference: every CBP form number, by exam category
Which CBP forms does the customs broker exam expect you to know?
The two forms the exam leans on hardest are CBP Form 3461 (Entry/Immediate Delivery), which secures release of the merchandise, and CBP Form 7501 (Entry Summary), which declares the value, classification, and duty owed. Beyond those two, know Form 301 (bond), Form 19 (protest), Form 29 (notice of action), and Form 28 (request for information) by name and purpose.
Exam questions frequently name a form by number rather than describing it, so recognizing the number cold saves a lookup. This page lists every form the CBLE syllabus draws on, grouped by exam category, with its title, its use in plain language, and a link to the exact 19 CFR section that names it (a stronger source than a bare forms index, since the regulation is what makes the form legally required) alongside the official CBP forms index. See also the key deadlines reference for the time periods these forms trigger, and the corpus map for where each governing Part sits among the wider structure.
Entry and Entry Summary
| Form | Title | Used for | Named in |
|---|---|---|---|
| CBP Form 3461 | Entry / Immediate Delivery | the entry document that requests release of imported merchandise from CBP custody | 19 CFR 142.3 |
| CBP Form 7501 | Entry Summary | reports the classification, value, and duties owed on entered merchandise | 19 CFR 142.16 |
| CBP Form 5106 | Create/Update Importer Identity Form | establishes or updates an importer of record number with CBP | 19 CFR 24.5(a) |
| CBP Form 214 | Application for Foreign-Trade Zone Admission | requests admission of merchandise into a foreign-trade zone | 19 CFR 146.32 |
| CBP Form 7512 | Transportation Entry and Manifest of Goods (in-bond) | moves merchandise in bond between ports without appraisement | 19 CFR 122.92 |
| CBP Form 19 | Protest | the form used to file a protest against a CBP decision | 19 CFR 174.12(a) |
Broker Compliance
| Form | Title | Used for | Named in |
|---|---|---|---|
| CBP Form 301 | Customs Bond | the bond that secures an importer's or broker's obligations to CBP | 19 CFR 18.1(a) |
Valuation and Duty Assessment
| Form | Title | Used for | Named in |
|---|---|---|---|
| CBP Form 28 | Request for Information | CBP asks the importer for additional information about an entry | 19 CFR 151.11 |
| CBP Form 29 | Notice of Action | CBP notifies the importer of a proposed or taken rate advance or other action on an entry | 19 CFR 152.2 |
Forms FAQ
What is the difference between CBP Form 3461 and CBP Form 7501?
CBP Form 3461, Entry/Immediate Delivery, is the release-focused document filed to get merchandise out of CBP custody. CBP Form 7501, Entry Summary, is the follow-up filing that declares classification, value, and duty and is due within 10 working days of entry. The exam tests this release-first, reckoning-second distinction directly.
What is CBP Form 19 used for?
CBP Form 19 is the Protest form, filed under 19 CFR 174.12(a) to challenge a CBP decision such as a liquidation, classification, or valuation determination, generally within 180 days of the decision. A protest may instead be filed on a form of the same size clearly labeled Protest.
What is the difference between CBP Form 28 and CBP Form 29?
Form 28 is a Request for Information: CBP asking the importer for more detail on an entry. Form 29 is a Notice of Action: CBP telling the importer about a proposed or taken rate advance or other action. Form 28 asks a question; Form 29 announces a decision.
Form numbers and titles are public CBP identifiers (17 U.S.C. 105). Each is independently confirmed by number and title in the 19 CFR section that names it, via the Cornell Legal Information Institute mirror of the Code of Federal Regulations (cbp.gov and forms.cbp.gov both block automated verification tooling). This page does not reproduce any form; the official CBP forms index is the source for the current fillable form itself. Reviewed by the Customs Broker Sim editorial team. Verified 2026-07-29. On the 90-day freshness cadence.