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Welcome to NCBFAA

 

Headquartered in the Washington DC metro area, the NCBFAA represents more than 1500 member companies with 110,000 employees in international trade - the nation's leading freight forwarders, customs brokers, ocean transportation intermediaries (OTIs), NVOCCs and air cargo agents, serving more than 250,000 importers and exporters. The Association’s members handle more than 97% of the entries for goods imported into the United States and are directly involved with the logistics of these goods. Further, members operating as OTIs are involved with approximately 80 to 85% of all exports from the United States. 

 

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NCBFAA offers its company members a number of benefits, including business services and discounts.

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Industry News

The Monday Morning eBriefing brings NCBFAA members the latest in industry news and information.

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NEI Education

The NCBFAA Educational Institute (NEI) offers its members world-class professional development.

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NCBFAA & NEI conferences, premier gatherings of industry representatives to learn about industry challenges and connect with colleagues.

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As the national voice of the logistics industry since 1897, NCBFAA enables its more than 1,400 member companies with 110,000 employees to be heard in the halls of Congress and the offices of requlators.

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Located outside the United States, these international firms provide the essential overseas infrastructure required to seamlessly execute complex cross-border shipments.

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  • CBP Updates in Advance of Adjusted Duties on Imports of Polysilicon and Derivatives

    Nov 13, 2026
    On August 6, 2026, the President issued Proclamation 11052, imposing additional duties on certain imports of polysilicon and certain polysilicon derivative products, effective December 4, 2026. Proclamation 110502 provides for minimum import prices on imports of polysilicon and polysilicon derivatives. In advance of the December 4, 2026 effective date, on November 12, 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is activating four simulated, unofficial Chapter 99 Harmonized Tariff System of the United States (HTSUS) classifications in the Automated Commercial Environment for certification (testing) purposes only. These simulated, unofficial HTSUS classifications are for testing purposes only.
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  • TSA Alert Affecting CCSF Materials

    Nov 13, 2026
    NCBFAA members are encouraged to review the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) alert posted on Nov. 10 Urgent: All CCSF-related material will be removed from IACMS after December 11, 2026.
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  • Transport, Logistics and Trade Sector Updates of The Week

    Nov 13, 2026
    Here is a summary of the latest legislative and regulatory transport, logistics and trade sector updates brought to you by our NCBFAA Transportation Counsel firm Venable
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