Forwarding Agent Law and Legal Definition
Forwarding agent is “the person in the U.S. who is authorized by the principal party in interest to facilitate the movement of the cargo from the U.S. to the foreign destination and/or prepare and file the required documentation.” [15 CFR 30.1; Title 15 -- Commerce And Foreign Trade; Subtitle B -- Regulations Relating To Commerce And Foreign Trade; Chapter I -- Bureau Of The Census, Department Of Commerce; Part 30 -- Foreign Trade Regulations; Subpart A -- General Requirements]
