Import customs broker
If you are not an importer then definitely you would want to know what is a customs broker. Customs brokerage or custom broking is a profession involving clearing of consignments through the custom regulations that are there for exporters and importers. Generally custom brokers are affiliated with the freight forwarders or employed by independent businessmen, importers, custom brokerage firms, trade authorities, exporters, or shipping lines. In the United States, Houston customs brokers prepare as well as submit the documents for notifying or obtaining clearance from the government agencies...
Read MoreAbout the new phase of the ISF that started July 9
The US CBP (customs and border protection) has announced 9th July, 2013 for beginning ISF’s (Importer Security Filing) liquidated damages phase. The ISF enforcement phases have been designed for helping CBP to make much informed targeting decisions with respect to high-risk United States-bound cargos. Beginning on July 9th, 2013, liquidated damages of nearly five thousand dollars for every violation will get issued for incomplete, untimely, or inaccurate filings. CBP can also withhold transfer or release of the cargo for which ISF hasn’t been filed. The noncompliant cargos may be...
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