The author of this combo book first published How to Start Your Own Customs Brokerage Business--the first book of its kind, documenting the entire process required to start your own CHB business. Jon K Sasaki, has now written a study guide to help those planning on taking the customs broker exam to pass it on their first attempt, and to do so by studying more efficiently, as well as by avoiding spending hundreds of dollars on special courses and material they may not even find necessary. In this new and concise book, he advises the exact same approach and technique he used to pass the test on his first attempt despite not ever having worked in customs brokerage before taking the exam. Now, both references perfectly compliment each other as they are combined into one easy-to-read book. The combo book helps the reader prioritize his or her studies by distinguishing between the most important and not so important sections of the exam's testing material. The book also methodically provides step-by-step guidance through the process of setting up one's own customs brokerage operation. The book includes *easy-to-understand tips on HTS classification *an explanatory breakdown of all sections of the 19 cfr that have appeared more than twice on the last 10 exams (thru Apr. 2012 exam) *a comprehensive table that lists all parts and paragraphs of the 19 cfr that have appeared in any of the last 10 exams (thru Apr. 2012 exam) *sample forms, letters, and terms index for setting your customs brokerage business *addresses to indespensible web pages *money saving tips to help you achieve your customs broker-related goals even on a shoestring budget Can be used in conjunction with "Customs Broker Exams & Exam Companion" by same publisher. "Jon Sasaki has written a necessary guide for anyone considering taking the customs broker exam. The business section answers many common questions new brokers face. All in all, a great resource for the new broker" Jennifer Henning LCB, CCS National Account Manager SmartBorder