Customs Brokerage

/ˈkʌstəmz ˈbroʊkərɪdʒ/

Definitions

  1. (n.) The professional service of clearing goods through customs barriers by preparing and submitting required documentation, paying duties, and facilitating compliance with import/export regulations.
    The company hired a customs brokerage to ensure all shipments complied with international trade laws.

Forms

  • customs brokerage

Commentary

Customs brokerage is a specialized legal-administrative function integral to international trade compliance and regulation enforcement.

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