Important Things To Know

C-TPAT

This stands for Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism. MBC Broker is a proud member of this partnership. Members can get additional benefits by joining. We are a proud member of...
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ISF

This is also known as the Importers Security Filing or 10+2. The 10+2 refers to 10 data elements from the importer and the other 2 data elements are from...
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Customs Bond

With limited exceptions, all shipments coming into the US need to be covered by a bond. There are two basic import bonds, annual and single. Annual Bond. Almost all...
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How to Import and Get Started

The first thing a broker needs from you is a power of attorney packet completed. This contains essential items before any business conducted. Next, give us the import documents....
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1/16 2011

Importer Recordkeeping

Did you know that Customs requires you to also keep import records? Not only the broker has to maintain import records for 5 years from the date of entry...

12/14 2010

Using a Legal Broker?

Are you using a legal broker for your clearances? Do you even know what a legal broker is? A broker must be licensed by Customs & Border Protection, also...

11/25 2010