What Is Indirect Representation

In case of indirect representation, a customs agent lodges a declaration in his or her own name but on behalf of a stakeholder. A customs agent who acts as an indirect representative is the declarant and, as such, responsible for the content of the declaration.

What is direct and indirect representation?

direct representation: The representative acts in the name and on account of a third party. indirect representation: The representative acts in their own name but on account of a third party.

What is custom representation?

‘Customs representation’ is defined in the UCC as ‘any person appointed by another person to carry out the acts and formalities required under the customs legislation in his or her dealings with customs authorities‘. Customs representation can be direct or indirect.

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