Customs Brokerage Agreement

CUSTOMS BROKERAGE SERVICES AGREEMENT

This Customs Brokerage Services Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into between A&S Logistique Mondiale Ltd LLC ("Broker") and the Customer as identified during the sign-up process.

1. Scope of Services

The Broker agrees to provide customs brokerage and clearance services for shipments from Miami to destinations including Trinidad, the Caribbean, and other international locations. Services include:

• Preparation and filing of customs documentation
• Coordination with customs authorities
• Payment of applicable duties and taxes
• Warehouse coordination and consolidation services
• Compliance with destination country regulations

2. Customer Responsibilities

The Customer agrees to:

• Provide accurate and complete information about shipment contents
• Declare all items in accordance with applicable laws
• Pay all applicable customs duties, taxes, and brokerage fees
• Comply with all destination country import regulations
• Provide proper documentation for restricted or prohibited items
• Indemnify the Broker for losses resulting from inaccurate information

3. Duties, Taxes & Fees

The Customer is responsible for all applicable duties, taxes, and customs brokerage fees. These may include:

• Import duties based on destination country tariff codes
• Value Added Tax (VAT) or equivalent sales taxes
• Fuel surcharges (7% of CIF value)
• Customs brokerage service fees
• Documentation and filing fees

The Broker will provide transparent estimates for all foreseeable charges. The Customer will be notified of any additional duties or taxes assessed by customs authorities before clearance.

4. Documentation Requirements

The Customer agrees to provide complete and accurate documentation, including but not limited to: commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, certificates of origin, and any other documents required by the destination country's customs authority.

5. Liability Limitations

The Broker shall not be liable for:

• Delays caused by customs authorities or government agencies
• Changes in tariff classifications or duty rates
• Confiscation or seizure of prohibited items
• Penalties resulting from inaccurate customer information
• Losses due to force majeure or acts beyond the Broker's control

6. Authority to Act

By engaging the Broker's services, the Customer grants the Broker authority to:

• Act as the Customer's agent in customs clearance matters
• File necessary documents with customs authorities
• Arrange payment of duties and taxes
• Communicate with carriers and warehouse operators
• Release shipments upon completion of customs formalities

7. Confidentiality

The Broker agrees to maintain confidentiality of shipment information and customer details, except as required by law or to fulfill customs clearance obligations.

8. Compliance with Laws

Both parties agree to comply with all applicable U.S. federal and state laws, as well as the laws of destination countries. The Customer warrants that all shipment contents are legal for export and import.

9. Insurance

The Broker strongly recommends that the Customer obtain cargo insurance. The Broker is not responsible for loss, damage, or theft of shipments except where the Broker is legally liable due to negligence.

10. Termination

Either party may terminate this Agreement with written notice. Termination does not relieve the Customer of liability for services already rendered or fees already incurred.

11. Contact & Disputes

For questions or disputes regarding customs brokerage services, please contact:
A&S Logistique Mondiale Ltd LLC
10813 NW 30th Street, STE 115 WEB516770
Doral, Florida 33192-2147
Phone: +1 307 667 6828