customs broker

American

noun

a person or firm that clears goods or merchandise through customs for a consignee or shipper.

Example Sentences

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Kimberly Daniels, a Washington, D.C.-based customs broker at Mercantile Logistics & International Trade, said 20 of her clients are looking to get refunds of $2,200 to $7 million each in the tariffs at issue.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

As a customs broker, Iacopella represents importers and helps them comply with duties and regulations.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2025

But that cost would roughly double for the consumer if de minimis treatment no longer applied because importers would have to hire a customs broker and pay additional processing fees and the import duty.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 23, 2024

But finding alternate routes was not always easy, said Linda Dynes, the executive vice president of Canadian operations for Farrow, a 100-year-old customs broker.

From New York Times • Feb. 11, 2022

That was echoed by Stephen McAneney from customs broker Allied Fleet Services.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2021

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