{"id":7833,"date":"2023-08-01T09:32:58","date_gmt":"2023-08-01T13:32:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/facts\/?page_id=7833"},"modified":"2023-08-01T09:33:14","modified_gmt":"2023-08-01T13:33:14","slug":"customs-broker","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/facts\/glossary\/c\/customs-broker\/","title":{"rendered":"Customs Broker"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>What is it?<\/h3>\n<p>A Customs Broker acts as an intermediary between the importer, exporter, carriers, and Canada Border Services Agency to meet and enforce government regulations for exports and imports. They provide customs clearances for goods.<\/p>\n<h3>Why is it important?<\/h3>\n<p>A Customs Broker can help avoid costly delays and penalties that can result from improperly completed documentation or non-compliance with customs regulations. 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