• Information Regarding IEEPA Reciprocal Tariffs In-Transit Duty Exemption Clause, De Minimis Updates

  Apr 25, 2025
  The NCBFAA Customs Committee and Counsel of Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A., to assist our customs brokers members to navigate the IEEPA tariffs, has provided the following educational and informational documents, including the IEEPA Reciprocal Tariffs In-Transit Duty Exemption Clause, Reciprocal Tariffs CSMS Guide, and Guidance on 232 Duty Exceptions from CBP's Base Metals Center. In addition, the latest information pertinent to customs brokers regarding de minimis for China and Hong Kong is provided.
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• CBP Office of Trade Relations Executive Director Bogden Departs

  Apr 25, 2025
  According to news reports, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Executive Director for the Office of Trade Relations George Bogden has departed from the agency, effective April 24. CBP is working hard to fill the position as soon as possible.
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• CBP Updated Ocean Export Manifest Email Technical Requirements

  Apr 25, 2025
  Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has posted an updated version of the Ocean Export Manifest Email Technical Requirements document is now available and the link can be found in the “Update on CBP Form 1302A Submission via the Document Image System” section.
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NCBFAA Webinar: Automating Your Back Office Operations

24 January, 2024, 1 PM-2 PM

Customs brokers and freight forwarders are having to take more time out of their days to solve problems with regulatory agencies and asset-owning service providers. Whether it’s the hours-long call fighting a demurrage charge or the back-and-forth with a regulatory agency securing the release of detained cargo, these tasks take time.

Automating Your Back Office Operations
January 24^th 1 – 2 pm ET
1 CCS/CES credit

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7707602235822972767

Customs brokers and freight forwarders are having to take more time out of their days to solve problems with regulatory agencies and asset-owning service providers.  Whether it’s the hours-long call fighting a demurrage charge or the back-and-forth with a regulatory agency securing the release of detained cargo, these tasks take time.

Absent adding additional staff, there have to be ways to gain time back during the work day, and the simple process of utilizing automation tools to perform manually intensive tasks is one of the easiest paths to take.

BravoTran’s founder has championed the cause of “Automating the mundane,” and helping companies do just that is their single focus. Hear how your company can use technology as a means to give talented, knowledgeable people the time to deliver better customer service and solve increasingly complex challenges for their clients’ supply chains.