- Role of Customs Brokers:
- Licensing: Customs brokers are licensed, regulated, and empowered by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
- Services: They submit necessary information and payments to CBP on behalf of clients, ensuring compliance with customs regulations.
- Expertise: Brokers understand entry procedures, admissibility requirements, classification, valuation, and duty rates for imported goods.
- Eligibility and Process:
- To become a customs broker, you must:
- Be a U.S. citizen at least 21 years old.
- Not be a current Federal Government employee.
- Possess good moral character.
- To become a customs broker, you must:
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