{"id":1945,"date":"2021-04-21T12:10:20","date_gmt":"2021-04-21T19:10:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/?p=1945"},"modified":"2026-03-24T09:53:34","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T16:53:34","slug":"who-is-a-customs-broker-and-a-shippers-agent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/2021\/04\/21\/who-is-a-customs-broker-and-a-shippers-agent\/","title":{"rendered":"Who Is A Customs Broker and A Shipper&#8217;s Agent?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Millions of customers ship their goods on a daily basis and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/2019\/04\/25\/the-process-of-shipping-a-car-overseas\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vehicles<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are no exception. Finding a reputable auto transport company like <\/span><b>EasyHaul<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/2020\/03\/18\/how-to-register-and-order-shipping-with-easyhaul\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">placing your order<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is easy, too. However, customs clearance can be pretty confusing. On top of that, customs offices in every country operate according to changeable import and export regulations. Good news: you can alleviate the hassle of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/2019\/11\/22\/shipping-a-car-overseas-learn-more-about-customs-clearance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">customs clearance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by hiring a customs broker. In this blog, we\u2019re explaining what customs brokers are and how they can help you ship your vehicle.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Who Is A Customs Broker?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brokerage is an integral part of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/2021\/03\/31\/third-party-logistics-services-3pl\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">international logistics<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, as brokers facilitate customs clearance of goods leaving or entering a country. A customs broker is a party legally empowered to assist individuals and businesses regarding the compliance of shipped goods to local laws and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/2020\/12\/02\/shipping-restrictions\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">shipping stipulations<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. An international freight broker is a professional responsible for liaising between clients and government agencies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1946\" src=\"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Blog-EasyHaul-Who-Is-A-Customs-Broker-1.png\" alt=\"a customs broker\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Blog-EasyHaul-Who-Is-A-Customs-Broker-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Blog-EasyHaul-Who-Is-A-Customs-Broker-1-1000x563.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Blog-EasyHaul-Who-Is-A-Customs-Broker-1-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brokers should obtain a license issued by the government entity (or entities) dealing with international trade (in the USA it is <\/span><b>Customs and Border Protection<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Otherwise, they won\u2019t have the legal right to conduct business. Clearance <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/2019\/09\/04\/easyhaul-from-the-inside-how-it-works\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">brokers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be individuals or entities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hiring a customs broker saves your efforts, as you won\u2019t have to deal with Customs clearance yourself. Consider that if you submit <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/2017\/02\/09\/documents-youll-need-to-export-your-vehicle\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">documents<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and declare a shipment on your own, you\u2019re in charge of everything and a mistake can cost you not only time but money. Vehicles that don\u2019t comply with actual regulations can be confiscated or subject to additional inspections leading to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/2020\/07\/22\/shipment-held-by-customs\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">delays at Customs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Who Is A Shipper\u2019s Agent?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1947\" src=\"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Blog-EasyHaul-Who-Is-A-Customs-Broker-2.png\" alt=\"a customs broker\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Blog-EasyHaul-Who-Is-A-Customs-Broker-2.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Blog-EasyHaul-Who-Is-A-Customs-Broker-2-1000x563.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Blog-EasyHaul-Who-Is-A-Customs-Broker-2-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An international shipping broker is often confused with a shipper\u2019s agent, but these are different jobs. A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/2020\/11\/25\/common-shipping-terms\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">shipper<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019s agent doesn\u2019t deal with customs clearance at all. Instead, they\u2019re responsible for handling paperwork for a ship to enter port facilities and other issues related to a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/2021\/03\/18\/cargo-vessel-types-in-auto-transport\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vessel<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The main difference between these two is on whose behalf they act. A customs broker acts on behalf of a client who has chosen broker\u2019s services, while a shipper\u2019s agent acts on the behalf of a shipowner or is hired by a cargo transporter.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>A Customs Broker and Freight Forwarders<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To compete on the market, many transport companies acquired broker\u2019s licenses and can help you with Customs clearance. At the time of writing, nearly 80% of freight forwarding companies registered in the US offer brokerage and other <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/2020\/09\/09\/shipping-services-easyhaul-offers\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">related services<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Still, not all brokers are freight forwarders.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1948\" src=\"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Blog-EasyHaul-Who-Is-A-Customs-Broker-3.png\" alt=\"a customs broker\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Blog-EasyHaul-Who-Is-A-Customs-Broker-3.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Blog-EasyHaul-Who-Is-A-Customs-Broker-3-1000x563.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Blog-EasyHaul-Who-Is-A-Customs-Broker-3-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>EasyHaul<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a licensed <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/2020\/09\/09\/shipping-services-easyhaul-offers\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NVOCC<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: we can handle <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/2017\/03\/17\/answering-8-faqs-on-international-auto-shipping\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">customs clearance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on the US side for you and issue new documents to export your vehicle if it comes with a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salvagebid.com\/blog\/what-is-a-bill-of-sale\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bill of Sale<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Scrap, Junk, or Parts Only <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/2017\/05\/31\/what-to-expect-when-exporting-a-car\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">titles<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If you\u2019re shipping your vehicle in a container, we\u2019ll help you find a broker in your destination country. We have partnered with brokers in most <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/2020\/03\/25\/importing-a-car-to-the-netherlands-from-the-usa\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">European countries<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/2020\/02\/26\/shipping-a-car-from-the-usa-to-ghana\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ghana<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/29\/how-to-ship-a-car-from-the-usa-to-nigeria\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nigeria<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/2020\/04\/08\/how-to-import-a-car-from-the-usa-to-the-uae\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the UAE<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/2020\/04\/01\/importing-a-car-to-oman\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oman<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. For more information on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/?s=import\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">import regulations<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in these countries, look up older entries on our blog.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Last Word<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best way to avoid unnecessary stress while shipping is to trust your shipment to professionals. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/\"><b>EasyHaul<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can help you with shipping, both domestic and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/container-shipping\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">international<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. We take care of the documentation required for US Customs clearance, but you\u2019re responsible for double-checking all the relevant information you provide. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/register\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sign up<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, upload a copy of your government-issued ID or passport, and enter your phone number to place an order. All international customers have to provide us with information about their consignees. Feel free to contact us with your questions at <\/span><b>+ 1 (360) 776-3596 (6:00 AM &#8211; 4:00 PM Pacific Standard Time, Monday to Friday)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You can reach us via our online <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/contact-us\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">contact form<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as well.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Millions of customers ship their goods on a daily basis and vehicles are no exception. Finding a reputable auto transport company like EasyHaul and placing your order is easy, too. However, customs clearance can be pretty confusing. On top of that, customs offices in every country operate according to changeable import and export regulations. 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