What is a Power of Attorney (POA)?
A POA is a legal document that authorizes a customs broker to handle customs clearance on behalf of the importer. By providing a customs broker with a POA, importers can delegate the task of dealing with customs clearance, saving them time and resources.
Find out more about POAs in this video with Clearit.
If you encounter an error when submitting the POA please reach out to our customer success team on live chat or over email: success@freightos.com
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