Source: American Shipper
Customs and Border Protection is publishing a proposed rule to require customs brokers to collect certain information from importers to enable the brokers to verify the identity of importers, including nonresident importers, CBP said.
Only a limited amount of information currently is required for customs brokers to receive power of attorney (POA), according to CBP.
This has created an atmosphere of “broker shopping” in which an importer not wishing to provide the additional information might refuse to provide information to one broker in the hopes that another broker won’t ask for the information. And if the second broker doesn’t ask, it could lead to the broker engaging in business that encourages the use of shell or shelf companies, CBP said.
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