The New York/New Jersey Foreign Freight Forwarders and Brokers Association, the JFK Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association, and Grunfeld, Desiderio, Lebowitz, Silverman & Klestadt LLP – one of the nation’s leading law firms specializing in Customs law – are offering an online course to help candidates prepare for the October 22, 2025 Customs House Broker License Exam.
This course also provides a comprehensive overview of customs law and compliance and is valuable for importers and licensed brokers not planning to sit for the exam.
Course Details
- Dates: July 8 – October 21, 2025 (Minimum of 11 sessions)
- Time: Tuesday evenings, 6:00 – 8:30 PM ET
- Format: Live webinars (2.5 hours per session) (recorded for later use)
- Cost: $550.00
- Register: Online via the REGISTRATION link
- Payment: Pay via PayPal at https://py.pl/1Nw58imEzOb
Payment must be received before the first class. Login details will be sent upon full payment. Checks must also be received prior to the start of the course.
Accreditation: This class is approved for 20 CCS/MCS credits.
Required Materials
Participants are responsible for obtaining the following materials:
- Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (2025 Basic Edition – subject to CBP confirmation)
- Title 19, Code of Federal Regulations (April 1, 2024, Parts 0–199)
- ACE Entry Summary Instructions
- Right to Make Entry Directive 3530-002A
- ACE Entry Summary Business Process
CBP will provide electronic versions of the HTS and regulations on exam day. However, examinees are strongly advised to bring printed copies due to potential system issues.
Material Suppliers
Required materials may be purchased from:
- Thomson Reuters/Boskage Commerce Publications ()
- Website: Boskage
- Phone: 888-880-4088
- Boskage guarantees the correct exam editions and offers loose-leaf formats with binders and tabs.
- U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO)
- Phone: 866-512-1800 or 202-512-1800
- Online: http://bookstore.gpo.gov/
- Note: Delivery may take 3 to 8 weeks. Major credit cards accepted.
Included in Your Course Fee
Participants will receive a comprehensive course book, including:
- Study materials
- Customs directives, pipelines, and decisions
- Prior Customs Broker Exams for practice and in-class review
Practicing with previous exams is key to understanding the exam’s format and expectations.
Course Instructor
David M. Murphy, Esq. will lead the webinar series.
Mr. Murphy is a licensed Customs broker (since 1992), NCBFAA Certified Customs Specialist, and partner at Grunfeld, Desiderio, Lebowitz, Silverman & Klestadt LLP. He has taught this course since 1996 and brings over 25 years of experience in Customs brokerage, U.S. export controls, FTZs, and sanctions compliance.
Contact Information
For questions or additional information: David M. Murphy ([email protected], 212-557-4000).
