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CCS exam prep for customs brokers in Canada
The Canadian Society of Customs Brokers CCS Exam is the Certified Customs Specialist designation exam from the Canadian Society of Customs Brokers. We don't sell prep for it yet. If your staff will sit it, tell us how many and when. We build what firms ask for.
What is the format of the CCS exam?
| Time | 3 hoursCSCB: challenging the CCS exam |
|---|---|
| Pass mark | 65%CSCB: challenging the CCS exam |
| Fee | C$500 plus tax to challenge the examCSCB: challenging the CCS exam |
| Format | Online, closed book, proctoredCSCB: challenging the CCS exam |
| Who can challenge it | Staff of CSCB member firms with two years of certified experienceCSCB: challenging the CCS exam |
Facts checked November 9, 2026. These details can change, so check the source before you book. If a detail is missing, we did not find it.
Why would a firm pay for CCS exam prep?
Our opinion, with no outside source
This is the closest match to our US customs broker work, and only staff at member firms can challenge the exam.
Questions firms ask
How long is the CCS exam?
3 hours. Source: CSCB: challenging the CCS exam.
What is the pass mark for the CCS exam?
65%. Source: CSCB: challenging the CCS exam.
How much does the CCS exam cost?
C$500 plus tax to challenge the exam. Source: CSCB: challenging the CCS exam.
Can my firm buy CCS exam prep from Prep to Pass today?
Not yet. We build the exams that firms ask for. Tell us how many people will sit it and when.
Is Prep to Pass linked to Canadian Society of Customs Brokers?
No. Prep to Pass is independent and has no link to Canadian Society of Customs Brokers.