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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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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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  • DEA Wants You To ‘Know Your Customer’

    Apr 17, 2026
    The message from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to NCBFAA 2026 Annual Conference attendees on April 13 was direct: Know Your Customer. During the panel presentation moderated by NCBFAA Regulatory Agencies Committee (RAC) Member Rob Fickeisen, DEA agents highlighted the agency's strategy to target imported precursor chemicals, the raw chemicals that potentially can be used to manufacture meth, fentanyl and other illicit drugs.
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  • CPSC eFiling Mandate Looms – Key Takeaways from NCBFAA 2026 Annual Conference

    Apr 17, 2026
    During the NCBFAA 2026 Annual Conference on April 14, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) delivered a clear message to trade: eFiling is coming—and the clock is ticking. With full implementation set for July 8, 2026, CPSC officials used the session to walk customs brokers through what to expect, how to prepare, and where the biggest challenges may arise.
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  • A Free-Wheeling Discussion with APHIS

    Apr 17, 2026
    NCBFAA Regulatory Agencies Committee (RAC) Vice Chair Adam Lees led a lively panel discussion during the NCBFAA 2026 Annual Conference on April 14. He was joined by Jacob McDowell, who serves as National Policy Manager at the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), and APHIS Assistant Director Jon Daniels.
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STR Webinar: IEEPA Refunds and Litigation Update - It Ain’t Over Till It’s Over

About The Webinar
Join us for a webinar examining the current state of the IEEPA tariff refund process. Our speaker will analyze the ongoing back-and-forth between Judge Eaton and U.S. Customs and Border Protection, including CBP’s most recent status report outlining which refunds will be processed in Phase 1 of CAPE.

This webinar will provide a clear analysis of recent hearings and CBP positions, along with practical guidance for importers navigating a complex tariff and refund landscape.
Key Topics
Overview of the current status of the case, including recent statements from Judge Eaton and CBP
Breakdown of CBP’s latest status report on Phase 1 of CAPE, including which imports are included—and excluded—from the first tranche of refunds
Timing considerations for filing protests in light of CBP’s stated position and best practices for protest filing strategy

Immediate steps importers should take to protect refund eligibility, including enrolling in electronic refunds in ACE, monitoring liquidation, filing protests, and evaluating potential litigation options

https://www.strtrade.com/training/events/upcoming-webinars/ieepa-refunds-and-litigation-update-it-ain-t-over-till-it-s-over 

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STR Webinar: IEEPA Refunds and Litigation Update - It Ain’t Over Till It’s Over

About The Webinar
Join us for a webinar examining the current state of the IEEPA tariff refund process. Our speaker will analyze the ongoing back-and-forth between Judge Eaton and U.S. Customs and Border Protection, including CBP’s most recent status report outlining which refunds will be processed in Phase 1 of CAPE.

This webinar will provide a clear analysis of recent hearings and CBP positions, along with practical guidance for importers navigating a complex tariff and refund landscape.
Key Topics
Overview of the current status of the case, including recent statements from Judge Eaton and CBP
Breakdown of CBP’s latest status report on Phase 1 of CAPE, including which imports are included—and excluded—from the first tranche of refunds
Timing considerations for filing protests in light of CBP’s stated position and best practices for protest filing strategy

Immediate steps importers should take to protect refund eligibility, including enrolling in electronic refunds in ACE, monitoring liquidation, filing protests, and evaluating potential litigation options

https://www.strtrade.com/training/events/upcoming-webinars/ieepa-refunds-and-litigation-update-it-ain-t-over-till-it-s-over 

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