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Shipping Terms Glossary: Customs Broker

Common Shipping Terms: Customs Broker

A person or firm that holds knowledge of import and export law and helps importers pay duties. A customs broker, or customs agent, holds a license to submit all documents for clearing cargo through U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

 

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