Customs Broker

A BUSINESS PLAN AND ROLE OF A

U.S. CUSTOMS BROKER

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I – BUSINESS PLAN:
Executive Summary
General Company Description
Services
Market Analysis Summary
Management and Organization
Financial Plan

PART II – U.S. CUSTOMS BROKER ROLE:
Role and Purpose of a Customs Broker
Preparing for the Customs Broker License Exam
Harmonized Tariff Schedule
Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT)
Importer Security Filing/10+2
Entry Process
Automated Brokerage Interface
Automated Commercial System
Sample Import/Export Frequently Used Documents

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Customs Broker Experts, LLC is a certified woman-owned customs broker firm located in Chicago, IL. The company has been set up as an LLC company by the owner and licensed customs broker, A. The company’s goal is to become the preferred customs broker in the Chicagoland area, increasing profitability upward of 15% annually. Customs Broker Experts will process entry clearance of merchandise being imported through all major U.S. ports and comply with U.S. Customs clearance procedures, laws and regulations. The company will provide the services and filing procedures to customers so they spend less time pouring over paperwork, and more time concentrating on their business. A, an experienced Supply Chain professional, will manage and operate the company as the licensed broker and general manager. With over ten years of import experience managing substantial volume from Mexico, Germany, China, and more recently Canada, A has the knowledge, commitment, and experience to lead a successful customs brokerage organization.

GENERAL COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

Customs Broker Experts, LLC offers customs clearance expertise to those in the business of importing goods from all over the world. The organization offers importers its thorough understanding of the rules and regulations of the United States Customs Border Patrol to ensure