CBP opened registration for the April 2026 Customs Broker License Exam
CBP title: Customs Broker License Exam (CBLE) Spring 2026 Registration Information
This message is from February 2, 2026. Later CSMS messages may have changed it. See the latest trade news
What did CBP announce?
CBP announced that registration for the April 22, 2026 Customs Broker License Exam (CBLE) opened February 9, 2026 and closed March 11, 2026. Registration was handled through links on the CBP.gov Customs Brokers webpage. This message was for individuals seeking to become licensed customs brokers, not for importers or shippers.
What is Allied's position?
This message concerns individuals seeking a customs broker license, not Allied's clients. Clients do not need to act on this notice. The registration window has already closed, so it has no current effect on entries we file.
General information, not legal advice.
What does the CBP message say?
Registration for the April 22, 2026, Customs Broker License Exam (CBLE) will open on Monday, February 9, 2026, at 12:01 a.m. ET and close on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. ET.
Registration links can be found on the Customs Brokers webpage (https://www.cbp.gov/trade/programs-administration/customs-brokers/license-examination-notice-examination/cble-registration-information) of CBP.gov in the “Customs Broker License Exam Information” section. Additional information and resources on the CBLE can also be found on this webpage.
Questions regarding this message should be sent to: Broker Administration Branch, Office of Trade at brokermanagement@cbp.dhs.gov (mailto:brokermanagement@cbp.dhs.gov).