
All powers of attorney should be dated with a date of ex-
piration not to exceed an initial period of 30 days for re-
newal, pending proven performance. Once the importer is
satisfied with the broker’s performance, powers of attorney
should not be issued for a period that exceeds 1 year.
DUE DILIGENCE
Due diligence is a term used in relation to the effort
demonstrated by the broker or importer in the research, in-
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Validating the Power of Attorney
Because the Power of Attorney (POA) can authorize the movement of con-
veyances and merchandise into the United States, it is critical ...