The main job of a customs broker is to clear shipments of imported goods, prepare the necessary documentation for export shipments and collect taxes & duties. Many importers rely on customs brokers to pull that information together and clear the goods through customs, customs brokers are now training importers to upgrade their knowledge of transforming data into vital business data. Customs brokers are offering a growing range of specialized services to help importers develop new product lines, explore new markets, evaluate the impact of global change, and cut costs.