Responsibilities of a Freight Forwarder to Importer
- Facilitate and avails warehousing facilities
- Act as a transport specialist advising consignee on most cost efficient and best means of transport.
- Determining the correct harmonised tariff heading of the goods for customs duties, if applicable.
- Assist with the clearing instruction to confirm that all information received from shipper and consignee is accurate before submitted for customs clearance – strict rule that is adhere to and if not, huge penalties that could follow both the clearing agent and the importer / consignee.
- Arranging the customs clearance / release with the relevant requirements, i.e. customs stops, port health exams, and many more requirements per specific cargo requirements that needs to be met before a release could be obtained, as well as to avoid penalties / delays.