How do they match: Customs Brokers

  • Prepare customs documentation and ensure that shipments meet all applicable laws to facilitate the import and export of goods. Determine and track duties and taxes payable and process payments on behalf of client. Sign documents under a power of attorney. Represent clients in meetings with customs officials and apply for duty refunds and tariff reclassifications. Coordinate transportation and storage of imported goods.

  • Apply for tariff concessions or for duty drawbacks and other refunds.
  • Calculate duty and tariff payments owed on shipments.
  • Inform importers and exporters of steps to reduce duties and taxes.
  • Pay, or arrange for payment of, taxes and duties on shipments.
  • Prepare papers for shippers to appeal duty charges.
  • Quote duty and tax rates on goods to be imported, based on federal tariffs and excise taxes.