CBP Exam 5 With Questions and Correct Answers
Stereotype - Answer-Broad generalization about an individual or groups of people
Prejudice - Answer-A judgment or opinion formed before the facts are known, usually
involving negative or unfavorable thoughts about groups of people
Discrimination - Answer-Action based on prejudiced thought
When observing a traveler's vehicle, what are 4 things to look for? - Answer-1. Is vehicle
"too" clean?
2. Are there signs of modifications? (Rim that does not match others, fingerprints on rim or
tire, new screws)
3. Does the personalization match the traveler?
4. Is there a lack of interior personalization?
What should you look for when observing a traveler's hands and feet? -
Answer--Sweaty/shaky hands
-Clutching of objects
-Shuffling of feet
-Backward movements
*Always make sure to control a traveler's hands*
Why is a traveler's dress/attire important? - Answer-Should be consistent with
climate/reasons for travel
To effectively target, an officer must do what three things? - Answer-1. Review threat
assessments
2. Become familiar with smuggling trends
, 3. Become familiar with concealment trends
What should you look for when observing a traveler's luggage? - Answer-Does it match the
climate that they are going to/coming from? Does it match their reason for travel (business
attire for business, swimsuit for beach/vacation, etc)?
When requesting documents from a traveler, what should you look for as a traveler hands
them to you? - Answer-Sweaty or shaky hands
What are some typical deceptive behaviors? - Answer--Answering question with question
-Selective memory
-Non-answers
What does the Harmonized Tariff Schedule do? - Answer-Establishes an organized listing of
goods and their duty rates
Hierarchical structure of HTSUS numbers - Answer-First 2 digits - Chapter
***First 4 digits - Heading number***
Last 2 digits - Statistical suffix
***All 10 digits - Item number***
How many digits are in a complete HTSUS number? - Answer-10 digits
What do the first 2 digits in a HTSUS classification represent? - Answer-Chapter
What is the purpose of the General Notes in the HTSUS? - Answer-General Notes explain
how to assess duty on all merchandise entering the US
What is the purpose of the last 2 digits in the HTSUS classification? - Answer-Used to gather
trade data
Stereotype - Answer-Broad generalization about an individual or groups of people
Prejudice - Answer-A judgment or opinion formed before the facts are known, usually
involving negative or unfavorable thoughts about groups of people
Discrimination - Answer-Action based on prejudiced thought
When observing a traveler's vehicle, what are 4 things to look for? - Answer-1. Is vehicle
"too" clean?
2. Are there signs of modifications? (Rim that does not match others, fingerprints on rim or
tire, new screws)
3. Does the personalization match the traveler?
4. Is there a lack of interior personalization?
What should you look for when observing a traveler's hands and feet? -
Answer--Sweaty/shaky hands
-Clutching of objects
-Shuffling of feet
-Backward movements
*Always make sure to control a traveler's hands*
Why is a traveler's dress/attire important? - Answer-Should be consistent with
climate/reasons for travel
To effectively target, an officer must do what three things? - Answer-1. Review threat
assessments
2. Become familiar with smuggling trends
, 3. Become familiar with concealment trends
What should you look for when observing a traveler's luggage? - Answer-Does it match the
climate that they are going to/coming from? Does it match their reason for travel (business
attire for business, swimsuit for beach/vacation, etc)?
When requesting documents from a traveler, what should you look for as a traveler hands
them to you? - Answer-Sweaty or shaky hands
What are some typical deceptive behaviors? - Answer--Answering question with question
-Selective memory
-Non-answers
What does the Harmonized Tariff Schedule do? - Answer-Establishes an organized listing of
goods and their duty rates
Hierarchical structure of HTSUS numbers - Answer-First 2 digits - Chapter
***First 4 digits - Heading number***
Last 2 digits - Statistical suffix
***All 10 digits - Item number***
How many digits are in a complete HTSUS number? - Answer-10 digits
What do the first 2 digits in a HTSUS classification represent? - Answer-Chapter
What is the purpose of the General Notes in the HTSUS? - Answer-General Notes explain
how to assess duty on all merchandise entering the US
What is the purpose of the last 2 digits in the HTSUS classification? - Answer-Used to gather
trade data
