customs broker
Trade paperwork specialist
A customs broker is a licensed professional who handles the paperwork and procedures for importing and exporting goods across international borders.
They ensure shipments comply with government regulations, calculate duties and tariffs, and navigate the bureaucratic requirements that accompany international trade: The customs broker cleared our shipment through port in two days.
- import dutyTax on incoming goods
- duty freeExempt from customs levies
- cargoTransported goods
- tariffTax on traded goods
- import regulationsRules controlling goods entering
red tape · consultancy · free trade agreement · bill of lading · cargo shipment · power of attorney · commercial invoice · export controls · packing list · port authority · entry point · border crossing · international trade · manifest · certificate · port · documentation · logistics
customs brokercustoms officer
Border control agent
customs inspector · customs official · border patrol agent · smuggler