Brokerage Management
Maintaining the Flow of Goods
Self-filing importers and custom brokers must keep up
with newly implemented regulations, initiatives, and
custom mandates to ensure that the flow of goods is not
disrupted, even across borders. Thus, importers and
brokers need a system to manage various processes such as
valuation, customs compliance, HTS (harmonized tariff
schedule) classifications, OGA (other government agency
procedures, and PGA (Participating Government Agency)
procedures.
As an on-demand, hosted solution, OCR Editrade Customs
Link enables importers and brokers to easily collect data
and prepare it for post-entry compliance and Customs
Automated Brokerage Interface (ABI) entries. Data can be
collected in real-time using this solution to speed
processing and improve accuracy.
OCR Editrade Customs Link is part of the OCR Global
Logistics Network (GLN), which provides the capability to
connect with trade partners and exchange information with
them in order to maintain high levels of customer
satisfaction and delivery performance. OCR GLN provides
companies with the means to more effectively manage their
logistics book-to-bill process, meet regulatory
requirements, effectively communicate with partners,
optimize fleet performance, and track inventory.
Application Benefits
- Accurately capture data with one-time capture and
flow through so that there is no need to re-enter
information
- Ability to quickly recall product and customer
data
- Add-ons allow for increased functionality
- Solution can be scaled to meet business
requirements
- Can be integrated into existing systems to increase
return on investment
- Reduce interruptions in flow of goods and risk of
fines for misclassifications, missteps in filing, or
inappropriate trade agreement use
- Reduce maintenance costs with a web-based SaaS
model
Application Features
- Clear, logical data entry screens
- Initial entry summary information flows through to
related forms so there is no need to re-enter info
- Product file stores item details (SKU, HTS, model,
OGA)
- Displays fees and duties for individual line items
and total entry summary
- Automatically handles GSP expiration periods
- Handles special entry types including FTZ entry
(06), electronic In-bond (QP/WP), American goods
returned, warehouse entry and withdrawals, as well as
reconciliation
- Creates standard reports for duty payments, entry
summaries, audits, and user statistics
- Email transmission of reports and documents
- Visual statement tracking
- Integrates with EDI, XML, and third-party
accounting applications
- Tracking and tracing
- Database keeps track of sell rates and carrier
tariffs by station, trade land, and client
- Customer-facing extranet for users and
partners
- OCR Reporting Services allow for reporting
analytics
