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Headquartered in the Washington DC metro area, the NCBFAA represents more than 1,300 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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Area Port Chicago: Steel Identification, Classification and Trade Law Seminar

Chicago

The Base Metals Center of Excellence and Expertise and Area Port of Chicago are pleased to announce an updated Steel Identification, Classification and Trade Law Seminar to be conducted on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, and Wednesday, September 17, 2025.  The program, presented by technical, commercial, and legal experts from the steel industry, aims to increase the knowledge level of U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials, other U.S. Government Officials, and Customhouse Brokers regarding steel imports.  Please note that the seminar program has been significantly modified, revised, and restructured from previous seminars held in Chicago, and other ports across the country. This seminar program includes new material on Section 232 tariffs, fraud, circumvention and evasion, and information on current issues.  

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The seminar is open to all members of the trade/broker community as well as employees of the federal government. It is not geographically restricted; attendance from locations outside of the general Chicago area is encouraged.  Space is limited and free for U.S. Government employees. Please register early to assure a confirmed acceptance of your registration. 

For registration information, an initial agenda, and speakers’ list, please visit http://www.steelseminar.us

THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS TUESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2025. 

Any questions or comments regarding this information should be directed to Deputy Director of the Base Metals Center Jonathan Restivo at jonathan.l.restivo@cbp.dhs.gov

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Area Port Chicago: Steel Identification, Classification and Trade Law Seminar

Chicago

The Base Metals Center of Excellence and Expertise and Area Port of Chicago are pleased to announce an updated Steel Identification, Classification and Trade Law Seminar to be conducted on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, and Wednesday, September 17, 2025.  The program, presented by technical, commercial, and legal experts from the steel industry, aims to increase the knowledge level of U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials, other U.S. Government Officials, and Customhouse Brokers regarding steel imports.  Please note that the seminar program has been significantly modified, revised, and restructured from previous seminars held in Chicago, and other ports across the country. This seminar program includes new material on Section 232 tariffs, fraud, circumvention and evasion, and information on current issues.  

ACTION:

The seminar is open to all members of the trade/broker community as well as employees of the federal government. It is not geographically restricted; attendance from locations outside of the general Chicago area is encouraged.  Space is limited and free for U.S. Government employees. Please register early to assure a confirmed acceptance of your registration. 

For registration information, an initial agenda, and speakers’ list, please visit http://www.steelseminar.us

THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS TUESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2025. 

Any questions or comments regarding this information should be directed to Deputy Director of the Base Metals Center Jonathan Restivo at jonathan.l.restivo@cbp.dhs.gov

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