摘要 |
A broker management computer system ("BMCS") receives from a logistics computer system ("LCS") information regarding an asset to be imported into a country. The BMCS creates an initial import record in a BMCS database. The initial import record includes information regarding the asset and a unique BMCS control number generated by the BMCS. The BMCS issuing an initial import packet including the BMCS control number and provides the initial import packet to an import broker in the country. The BMCS receives from the import broker a customs packet including documents that show that the asset has cleared customs in the country, a declaration number, and the BMCS control number. The BMCS searches the BMCS database using the BMCS control number as a key for the search, finds the initial import record, and updates the initial import record with the declaration number. |