Who is responsible for ensuring the EAD accompanies the goods?

The exporter or their customs agent is responsible for submitting the export declaration, obtaining the EAD, and ensuring it accompanies the goods before the carrier departs. The freight broker or carrier does not submit the export declaration or produce the EAD — those are the exporter's customs obligations. The carrier presents the EAD at the customs office of exit as part of the border crossing procedure.

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