When it comes to international business a customs broker is actually similar to your CPA or Attorney and equally important. We endeavor to assist in educating and consulting with our customers as long term partners – focused always on common goals of simplicity and overall cost savings.
The main task of your Customs Broker is to take care of all the details that facilitate the entry of your shipment into the United States which as you will see below are numerous, possibly requiring contact with multiple U.S. government agencies, such as the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and many others
Some of the services may include:
· Assistance in transportation arrangements from the vendor in the country of origin, to your door.
· FDA and USDA compliance consultation regarding packing and labeling
· Facilitating and helping you understand Letters of Credit
· Placing cargo insurance on your purchase to protect your interests in case of loss, damage, or pilferage.
· Customs regulations consultations regarding Country of Origin marking, classification of goods and many others
· Consultation on your supply chain to determine best practices of simplification and cost/benefit analysis in terms of sourcing (tariffs/duties/costs), packing, transport, entry, and delivery to yourself or your customers.