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Headquartered in the Washington DC metro area, the NCBFAA represents more than 1422+ 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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  • CBP Guidance for Section 232 Duties on Imports of Aluminum, Steel, and Copper

    Apr 3, 2026
    Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on Friday evening, April 3, released guidance to the trade regarding the implementation of the April 2 Proclamation, “Strengthening Actions Taken to Adjust Imports of Aluminum, Steel, and Copper into the United States.” NCBFAA has provided CBP’s guidance in full below for the convenience of our customs broker members.
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  • DEA Implementation Guide Moved from Draft Section of CBP Website

    Apr 3, 2026
    The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Implementation Guide (IG) can now be found in the “Implementation Guidelines: Ready for Coding” section of the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) website. The DEA message set was deployed to CBP’s ACE Production Environment on March 21, 2026. The new DE3 flag is being enforced with a WARNING severity.
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  • NCBFAA Customs Broker Members Reminded to Establish ACE Portal Accounts and Submit ACH Banking Information to CBP

    Apr 3, 2026
    Effective Feb. 6, 2026, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) began issuing all refunds electronically via Automated Clearing House (ACH) (subject to limited exceptions), as announced in the Electronic Refunds Interim Final Rule published Jan. 2, 2026 in the Federal Register. This requires trade members to set up ACE Portal accounts and to submit ACH banking information so that CBP can issue ACH refunds instead of mailing refunds as U.S. Treasury checks. Importers without a U.S. bank account must either open a U.S. bank account or designate your customs broker with a U.S. bank account consistent with 31 U.S.C. 3332(g).
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AAEI: Cost Savings Opportunities for Proper Classification: Foundations, Applications, Compliance & Enforcement

Welcome & Opening Remarks

Misclassification isn’t just an error—it’s a liability. Incorrect HTS or ECCN designations can lead to costly tariffs, penalties, audits, and even False Claims Act violations. In this three-hour virtual program, AAEI brings together leading practitioners and importers to unpack the foundations, applications, and enforcement dimensions of classification. Gain practical tools to protect your company from compliance risks while unlocking cost savings opportunities hidden in the tariff schedule.

Key Takeaways

A comprehensive understanding of how classification drives compliance and business decisions
Practical guidance on classifying complex products, materials, and special tariff provisions
Clarity on “reasonable care” responsibilities and the risks of misclassification
Strategies to reduce audit exposure and protect against costly enforcement actions
Speakers

Eugene Laney, President & CEO, AAEI
Lenny Feldman, Managing Partner, Operating Committee, Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A.
Session 1 

Foundations: The Role of Classification in Global Trade

Classification sits at the core of trade compliance, influencing tariffs, admissibility, reporting, and more. This session will cover the critical role classification plays in business decisions, from determining duty rates to triggering regulatory obligations. Learn how HTS codes impact non-Customs regulations like the EU Digital Regulation and CBAM, with a brief introduction to ECCNs to round out the foundations.

Session 2 

Applications: Navigating Derivatives, Tariffs, and Special Provisions

Beyond the basics, classification gets complicated fast. This session dives into real-world classification challenges—from derivatives of steel, copper, and aluminum to tariff actions under Sections 232 and 301. Speakers will also cover special provisions under Chapter 98, including U.S. goods returned and prototypes, plus the nuances of classifying parts of a whole. Expect ...

https://americanassociationofexportersimportersaaei.growthzoneapp.com/ap/Events/Register/v5FKb2kiKCyCRG06q 

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AAEI: Cost Savings Opportunities for Proper Classification: Foundations, Applications, Compliance & Enforcement

Welcome & Opening Remarks

Misclassification isn’t just an error—it’s a liability. Incorrect HTS or ECCN designations can lead to costly tariffs, penalties, audits, and even False Claims Act violations. In this three-hour virtual program, AAEI brings together leading practitioners and importers to unpack the foundations, applications, and enforcement dimensions of classification. Gain practical tools to protect your company from compliance risks while unlocking cost savings opportunities hidden in the tariff schedule.

Key Takeaways

A comprehensive understanding of how classification drives compliance and business decisions
Practical guidance on classifying complex products, materials, and special tariff provisions
Clarity on “reasonable care” responsibilities and the risks of misclassification
Strategies to reduce audit exposure and protect against costly enforcement actions
Speakers

Eugene Laney, President & CEO, AAEI
Lenny Feldman, Managing Partner, Operating Committee, Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A.
Session 1 

Foundations: The Role of Classification in Global Trade

Classification sits at the core of trade compliance, influencing tariffs, admissibility, reporting, and more. This session will cover the critical role classification plays in business decisions, from determining duty rates to triggering regulatory obligations. Learn how HTS codes impact non-Customs regulations like the EU Digital Regulation and CBAM, with a brief introduction to ECCNs to round out the foundations.

Session 2 

Applications: Navigating Derivatives, Tariffs, and Special Provisions

Beyond the basics, classification gets complicated fast. This session dives into real-world classification challenges—from derivatives of steel, copper, and aluminum to tariff actions under Sections 232 and 301. Speakers will also cover special provisions under Chapter 98, including U.S. goods returned and prototypes, plus the nuances of classifying parts of a whole. Expect ...

https://americanassociationofexportersimportersaaei.growthzoneapp.com/ap/Events/Register/v5FKb2kiKCyCRG06q 

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