Customs broker

Customs Broker
Customs Broker definition :
An individual or firm licensed by customs authorities to enter and clear imported goods through customs. The broker represents the importer in dealings with the customs authorities.

CUSTOMS BROKER
A specialist in customs procedures who acts on behalf of importers for a fee. Licensed by the Treasury Department.
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Customs Broker - A Customs Broker acts as an agent for an importer in conducting Customs business on their behalf.

Customs Broker - Customhouse Broker.
Licensed by U.S. Customs to clear shipments for clients, also can forward goods "In Bond" to y our port.

Customs Broker
An authorised agent specialised in customs clearance procedures on account ofimporters/exporters.
Customs Clearance Agent ...

Customs Broker
An individual or firm licensed by customs authorities to enter and clear imported goods through customs. The broker represents the importer in dealings with the customs authorities.

1. A customs broker (agent) is defined as a Russian juridical person included in the Register of Customs Brokers (Proxies). A state entity may not be certified as a customs broker (agent).

National Customs Brokers And Freight Forwarders Association
(USA) A non-profit organization which serves as the trade organization of customs brokers and international freight forwarders in the U.S.
National Trade Data Bank (NTDB) ...

For example, most global companies contract with an independent customs broker within each market served. Thus, the cost of customs brokerage services can be seen as a function of markets served. There are also entity-sustaining activities .

Local or regional based organizations in the United States and around the world of importers, exporters, customs brokers, freight forwarders, attorneys, bankers, manufacturers and shippers.
World Trade Organization ...

The adjusted cost base of a fixed asset such as machinery or equipment would include installation costs, customs brokerage and legal fees, and any other costs expended to get the asset into operation.

Importer of Record (IOR)
The owner or purchaser of the goods; or, when designated by the owner, purchaser, or consignee, a licensed customs broker.
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See also: Tariff, Expense, Bill of lading, Invoice, Freight forwarder