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IMPORT BROKER [3 records]

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Record 1 2026-01-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupation Names (General)
  • Customs and Excise
CONT

A customs house broker is a licensed professional who specializes in facilitating the import and export of goods by ensuring compliance with customs laws and regulations. They act as intermediaries between importers, exporters, and government authorities, assisting in various tasks and documentation requirements related to international trade.

OBS

customs clearing agent: term officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

PHR

licensed customs broker

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
  • Douanes et accise
PHR

courtier en douane agréé

Key term(s)
  • courtier en douanes
  • courtière en douanes

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
  • Aduana e impuestos internos
DEF

Persona natural o jurídica a quien se le confía el manejo de los intereses de importadores y/o exportadores y asume la responsabilidad en la tramitación de documentos aduaneros.

OBS

agente de aduana: término aceptado oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI).

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Record 2 2015-09-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Foreign Trade
OBS

The National Import Service Centre processes import request documentation/data sent by the importing community across Canada. Staff review the information and return the decision electronically to the CBSA [Canada Border Services Agency], which then relays it to the client or the broker/importer.

Key term(s)
  • National Import Service Center

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
  • Commerce extérieur
OBS

Le Centre de service national à l'importation traite la documentation et les données pour les demandes d'importation qui leur sont transmises par la communauté importatrice à travers le Canada. Le personnel étudie l'information et retourne la décision à l'ASFC [Agence des services frontaliers du Canada] par voie électronique, qui ensuite l'envoie au client ou au courtier/à l'importateur.

Spanish

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Record 3 1988-10-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Marketing
DEF

broker in international marketing.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Commercialisation

Spanish

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