Customs Broker

A bloodline PLAN AND ROLE OF A U. S. CUSTOMS BROKER TABLE OF CONTENTS PART I BUSINESS PLAN Executive Summary General Company Description function Market Analysis Summary Management and Organization Financial see PART II U. S. CUSTOMS BROKER ROLE Role and point of a springer duty cistron Preparing for the custom Broker License examen Harmonized Tariff Schedule customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) Importer Security register/10+2 Entry Process Automated Brokerage port wine Automated Commercial System Sample Import/Export frequently Used Documents EXECUTIVE SUMMARYCustoms Broker Experts, LLC is a certified woman-owned customs cistron firm located in Chicago, IL. The federation has been set up as an LLC association by the owner and commissioned customs constituent, A. The companys goal is to become the preferred customs broker in the Chicagoland area, change magnitude do goodability upward of 15% annu altogethery. Customs Broker Experts leave alone d o work launch lightance of merchandise being imported through all major U. S. ports and comply with U. S. Customs clearance procedures, laws and regulations. The company leave fork up the services and filing procedures to customers so hey spend less time burbling over paperwork, and more time concentrating on their seam. A, an dumbfoundd Supply ambit professional, go out manage and ope outrank the company as the licensed broker and general manager. With over ten twelvemonths of import experience managing comforting volume from Mexico, Germany, China, and more recently Canada, A has the knowledge, commitment, and experience to lead a flourishing customs brokerage organization. GENERAL COMPANY DESCRIPTION Customs Broker Experts, LLC offers customs clearance expertise to those in the argumentation of import goods from all over the world.The organization offers importers its thorough understanding of the rules and regulations of the United grounds Customs Border Patrol to e nsure goods are in compliance and jump out by political science regulations. The company will bring all customs-required documentation, say the value of the merchandise, classify the merchandise, rate and pay all applicable duties on behalf of the importer prior to releasing the goods to the customer. The company has secured a two-year contract with send-off principle Imports, LLC and will act as the customs broker for the company for state period of time. Contract renewal will take place 18 months into the contract. first rudiment Imports handles merchandise shipping from Mexico, Germany, and China. Based on forecasted projections, Customs Broker Experts will generate a profit by the end of the first year with a 15% increase the second year. The projected imports are judge to vary throughout the year with May through September overhaul as peak season. During peak season, the company projects to import about 800 trucks and railcars a month from Mexico through the port of Lared o, Texas Eagle Pass, Texas and Nogales, AZ. During off season, the company projects to clear approximately 575 shipments. SERVICESCustoms Broker Experts will provide ready personalized service acting as an agent between the shipper and US Customs and other government agencies. It will be our job to be sure that the importer of record is in compliance with all Federal and State laws. All customs brokerage firms are required to hit a Power of Attorney on file prior to transacting any Customs business on the behalf of the importer of record. This instrument allows the broker to transact Customs business only. The document indicates the US tax reporting number, and specifies if the importer is a corporation, offsetnership, sole possessor or an individual.The following is a list of commodities the company will manage, to summon a few Artifacts Furniture Household Goods Manufactured Goods Perishables There is just about no commodity Customs Broker Experts preemptnot clear. Cus toms Broker Experts fully automated processes will allow for error-free entry presentations as strong as electronic payment of duties to U. S. Customs. The company will be certified by U. S. Customs to process entries nationwide acting as liaisons with the U. S. Government preparing and touch on the required documentation and paying applicable duties.MARKET ANALYSIS SUMMARY During the first year, Customs Broker Experts will concentrate on clearing shipments originating in Mexico on behalf of ABC Imports, LLC. Customs Broker Exports will concentrate on importing from Mexico during its first year because 1. Customs Broker Experts has extensive experience importing from this NAFTA partner. 2. This diligence continues to grow as the Latino population increases in the United States. 3. Customs Brokers extensive experience and knowledge of the importing process adds value to its clientele.Classifying merchandise to identify a product for importing can be quite complex. This type of co mplexity requires collaboration and coordination between a credible and experienced customs broker, the importer of record, and U. S. Customs. Customs Broker Experts will be marketing the business in a number of ways. First and firstly will be the companys website. The website will allow for potential difference customers to request a rate quote online. It will also practise as tool for existing customers by providing links to relevant government websites as well as status of their merchandise during the importation process.Customs Broker Experts will advertise in supply chain and transportation journals. The ads in these journals will provide visibility of Customs Broker Experts to manufacturers and buyers as well as importers and exporters. The company will extend their services to other importers in the following years by bidding in Request for Proposals (RFPs) start in the third quarter of the first year. MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATION The dampen of the company, A, has 10+ yea rs of experience in the Supply Chain industry importing goods from Mexico, Germany, and China.More than eight of those years were in the area of Purchasing & take stock Management with the go bad two years focused in Logistics and Distribution. Having conducted business with a wide array of brokers, both foreign and domestic, over the last ten years has given Gina Gonzalez the opportunity to understand the importation process. Gina Gonzalez will lead the company as President and licensed broker. Two irregular employees and two part-time interns will be focused on the administrative process of entering and clearing entries with U. S. Customs.The part-time employees will be immature and senior-level college students while the interns are in their freshman or sophomore year. both(prenominal) the employees and interns area of study will be in International Business, trading operations Management, or Supply Chain Management. A third full-time employee and part owner, C, will handle the IT operations of the business maintaining the companys website, EDI (electronic information transmission), and ABI (Automated Broker Interface) service up to date. A fourth full-time employee will manage the account payables and receivables.Gina Gonzalez will oversee and be very much(prenominal) involved in the day-to-day operations with primary focus in marketing the company. As the company prepares to expand their services into the second year, an spare part-time employee will be added as well as an additional licensed individual. Although the company can operate with one sole licensed broker, the additional licensed professional will add value to the company and act as assistant manager in the absence of A. The company will also offer current employees the opportunity to take the customs broker exam with all exam fees sponsored by the company upon successful completion of the exam.This fringe benefit will be extended to employees who tolerate been with the company for a minimum of 12 months. In the event of loss of employment within 12 months after reimbursement, the employee will be amenable for reimbursing the company. FINANCIAL PLAN The company will charge a per entry fee. In order to streamline charges, each entry will have a flat fee regardless of the mode of transportationrail, truck, or intermodal. The average industry charge ranges between $30 to $60 depending on length and volume stipulated within the contract.By securing a two-year contract with ABC Imports, LLC, the company is able to offer a highly competitive rate of $45 per entry. Considering the projected entries for the first year, the company expects to generate a lowest profit by the end of the calendar year. A portion of the profit will be allocated to bring on additional staff as new contracts are acquired. The start-up funds will be drawn from a personal investment from A, $30,000, an investor and co-owner B, $15,000, and second investor and co-owner C, $5,000. A owns 75% o f the company, with B owning 20%, and C 5%. pic pic pic pic pic