Licensed Customs Broker/ Freight Forwarder Importing/ Exporting goods internationally is an intricate series of steps. US Customs requires using a licensed customs broker to submit forms and procedures. HYC’s import and export staff are highly trained Customs brokers ready to assist you in all your freight import/export needs to get US Customs clearance for your goods. Established in 1948, HYC will process your shipment and clear customs quickly as possible, we will also make sure you know of the necessary tariffs, duties and are properly declaring your commodities’ values. The freight forwarder---forwarder-- firm who provides cargo delivery services. In domestic (local) freight forwarding, it is the shipment of goods usually from the exporter's location to the local customs in exporting, and vice versa in importing. The customs broker also provides local freight forwarding for exporters and importers. International (foreign) freight forwarding is the shipment of goods from the exporter's location (the port or point of origin) to the port or point of destination (or to the importer's location).