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Customs Broker

Customs brokers are entities who assist importers in meeting federal requirements governing imports into the United States. Brokers can be private individuals, partnerships, associations or corporations licensed, regulated and empowered by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). 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. To obtain a customs broker license, an individual must pass the U.S. Customs Broker License Exam. Customs brokers are not government employees and should not be confused with CBP officials. There are approximately 11,000 active licensed customs brokers in the United States. 

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CIT Rules that Government is Entitled to Twenty Years of Interest on Over $1 Million in Unpaid Duties
February 5, 2007 |Top News

In U.S. v. Golden Gate Petroleum Co., the Court of International Trade (CIT) elaborates on its February 2006 decision concerning the same parties. In the prior case, the CIT ruled that Golden Gate was liable for over $1 million in unpaid duties. However, the Court did not decide whether interest was due, or the amount of such interest, and instructed the parties to negotiate and to come to an agreement. Because the parties proved unable to reach an agreement, the issue was returned to the Court for resolution.

Topics:Court of International Trade
CBP Final Rule Increases Certain COBRA Fees
January 31, 2007 |Top News

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a final rule, effective April 1, 2007, which amends 19 CFR Parts 24 and 111 by increasing the fees charged for certain customs inspectional services under section 13031 of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985, as amended (COBRA), and incorporates two technical corrections to the existing fee chart at 19 CFR 24.22(g)(2).