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customs broker

American  

noun

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


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The company said it’s “committed to working expeditiously” to send out the refunds for “its customers for whom it served as customs broker as soon as it begins receiving refunds from CBP,” referring to U.S.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

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

The documents also listed a customs broker using the name Trista at Seehog, a Chinese logistics firm.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 5, 2021

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

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2021