What customs broker means?

Customs brokers are private individuals, partnerships, associations or corporations licensed, regulated and empowered by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to assist importers and exporters in meeting Federal requirements governing imports and exports.

What are the functions of a customs broker?

Customs brokers oversee transactions related to customs entry and admissibility of merchandise, product classification, customs valuation, payment of duties, taxes, or other charges such as refunds, rebates, and duty drawbacks.

What is the difference between customs broker and freight forwarder?

While a freight forwarder arranges for cargo to travel from an origin to a destination within a specific time frame, a customs broker is responsible for preparing and clearing a customs entry upon shipment arrival to a port of entry.

What course is custom?

The Bachelor of Science in Customs Administration (BSCA) is a four-year college degree course for individuals who wish to pursue a career in custom brokerage or in the field of transportation and supply chain management.

How is a broker different than a forwarder?

Freight brokers primarily handle shipments with U.S.-based origination and destination points. While a freight broker can handle international movements, those movements are usually in one specific area. Freight forwarders arrange the shipping of freight for their customers, and then go a step further.

How do I become a customs broker in Canada?

In order to become a CCS, an individual must – successfully complete the CSCB CCS (Certified Customs Specialist) course, OR work for a CSCB member, have at least two years’ work experience in the industry and successfully challenge the examination (writing the examination without enrolling in the CCS course).

How do I become a Canadian customs broker?

An individual applying for a custom broker licence has to be a citizen or permanent resident of Canada who is of good character, who is at least 18 years of age, who has the financial resources to conduct business in a responsible manner; and who has sufficient knowledge relating to imports and exports.

Do customs brokers travel?

Customs brokers usually work in an office but may travel, either locally or internationally, depending on their employer.

Is a freight forwarder a broker?

The main difference between forwarders and brokers is that a freight broker never takes possession of items being shipped. By contrast, the forwarder takes possession of the items being shipped, arranges smaller shipments, and negotiates for the transportation of the consolidated shipments.