Customs Power of Attorney (POA)
No customs broker or forwarder can act on your behalf without a valid power of attorney on file.
What Is a Customs Power of Attorney?
A legal document authorizing a customs broker or forwarder to act on behalf of an importer or exporter with CBP.
A customs power of attorney (POA) is a legal authorization that allows a licensed customs broker to conduct customs business on behalf of an importer or exporter.
The POA is not a one-time per-shipment document — once executed, it remains valid until revoked by either party.
For freight forwarders who also hold a customs broker license, the POA is the foundation document for every client relationship.
Types of Customs POA
Different authorization levels for different customs activities.
What Does a POA Authorize?
A general customs POA covers a wide range of customs activities.
How to Execute a Customs POA
The process is straightforward but errors can invalidate the entire document.
Common POA Mistakes
These errors cause entry rejections and clearance delays.
Frequently Asked Questions
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