Custom Brokers

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-007142",
  "term": "Custom Brokers",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "Custom brokers are licensed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to conduct CBP business on behalf of importers. They take the responsibility of filling out paperwork and obtaining a customs bond for the importer. There is no legal requirement for an importer to hire a customs broker to clear its goods. However, many importers opt to do so for the convenience.",
  "subject": "Air",
  "references": [
    "Importing Vehicles and Engines Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/custom-brokers/"
}