I am a FF who generates the HBL and pass to my shipping agent. My shipping agent told me that I am not required to file the HBL as they will file on my behalf. What will happen if I subscribe your service and file myself, and in the meantime my shipping agent also file for me? Will there be any comp

I am a FF who generates the HBL and pass to my shipping agent. My shipping agent told me that I am not required to file the HBL as they will file on my behalf. What will happen if I subscribe your service and file myself, and in the meantime my shipping agent also file for me? Will there be any comp

Shipping Agent can't file on behalf of the FF. The oblidged filer would have to file their own.
Double filing is not an issue. But if two different companies file, Japan Customs will investigate.