About JO-ANNE DANIELS
Jo-Anne Daniels is a CBP-licensed customs broker based in Paris, Tennessee, operating under the DBA Trade Resources & Associates. With more than 25 years of experience in international trade, transportation, and logistics, she offers customs brokerage alongside global trade compliance consulting and litigation support as a qualified forensic expert witness. Her background spans trucking, cargo, shipping, and trade compliance, making her a well-rounded resource for importers and legal teams navigating complex cross-border trade matters. She has served as President of a professional association of exporters and importers and is a frequent speaker at industry webinars and seminars.
Jo-Anne Daniels is a licensed U.S. customs broker operating out of Paris, Tennessee under her business Trade Resources & Associates. With a career spanning more than 25 years in international trade, transportation, and logistics, Daniels brings a depth of knowledge rarely found in independent customs brokerage practices. Her filer code, BFK, is recognized in the CBP permitted customs brokers listing, confirming her active federal licensure to transact customs business on behalf of importers across the United States.
Unlike brokers focused solely on entry filing, Daniels operates at the intersection of customs compliance and supply chain consulting. Her services extend to global trade compliance advisory, transportation management, and logistics consulting — areas where regulatory knowledge and operational experience must work in tandem. Importers dealing with classification disputes, valuation questions, or compliance audits benefit from her broad understanding of how goods move across borders and what customs law requires at each step.
Daniels is also a credentialed forensic expert witness, listed with the Forensic Expert Witness Association under categories that include Global Trade Compliance, Logistics Practices, and Trucking. This makes her uniquely qualified to support legal teams in trade-related litigation, whether involving cargo disputes, customs penalty proceedings, or import compliance failures. She has provided case examination, expert witness reports, and formal testimony for both corporations and individuals.
As a former President of a professional association of exporters and importers, Daniels has a strong professional network and a demonstrated commitment to the trade community. She is a regular presenter at industry webinars and seminars, reflecting her role as both a practitioner and educator in international trade.
For importers searching for a customs broker who can handle entry preparation and also provide strategic compliance counsel, Jo-Anne Daniels represents a specialized and experienced option. Her Tennessee base allows her to serve clients throughout the region and nationally, particularly those requiring consulting expertise alongside day-to-day brokerage support.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Jo-Anne Daniels different from a standard customs broker?
In addition to licensed customs brokerage, Jo-Anne Daniels offers global trade compliance consulting and serves as a forensic expert witness in trade-related litigation — a combination that goes well beyond standard entry filing.
Can Jo-Anne Daniels provide expert witness services for a customs or trade dispute?
Yes. Daniels is listed with the Forensic Expert Witness Association and has experience providing case examination, written expert reports, and testimony in litigation involving customs compliance, logistics, and transportation.