Customs brokers can smooth lots of logistical hassles.
Getting products from port to port can involve hundreds of pages of rules and regulations, along with the chore of finding shippers, insurers, appraisers and other middlemen. Mistakes can mean costly delays and possible lost goods. Customs brokers make the process less daunting because they specialize in getting cargo through trade routes. They keep track of regulations in the US and other countries and know ways to move goods more quickly between ports. Customs and tariff regulations are constantly changing and a good broker must keep track of the latest developments.