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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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  • Trump Poised to Increase Tariff on EU-Made Autos to 25%

    May 1, 2026
    President Trump in a Truth Social post on Friday, May 1, announced that a tariff on automobiles manufactured and imported from the European Union into the U.S. will increase to 25%, adding that he is imposing this tariff increase “based on the fact the European Union is not complying with our fully agreed to Trade Deal, next week.”
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  • CBP Issues Harmonized System Update 2609

    May 1, 2026
    Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on April 29 issued Harmonized System Update (HSU) 2609 which contains six Harmonized Tariff Records and 19 Automated Broker Interface (ABI) records.
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  • CBP Reminder on How ACE Portal Account Owners Can Reactivate Accounts

    May 1, 2026
    Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reminds ACE Secure Data Portal (ACE Portal) Trade Account Owners (TAO) that TAOs can self-manage access for Proxy Trade Account Owners (PTAO) and Trade Account Users (TAU), including access reactivation.
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NEI WEbinar: 2027 Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) Triennial Report: Will you be ready?

2027 Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) Triennial Report: Will you be ready?
 
Date & Time: Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT
 
The 2027 LCB Triennial Report deadline is approaching. Are you confident in your compliance with the continuing education requirements? Now is the time to ensure you're fully prepared.
 
Don't risk becoming part of CBP's Broker Enforcement statistics. Join us for a critical webinar that will equip you with everything you need to know to meet your regulatory obligations with confidence.
 
 Why This Webinar is Essential
 
Since the CE requirement was officially implemented on January 1, 2025, many brokers are navigating these regulations for the first time in a triennial reporting cycle. This webinar provides the clarity, best practices, and actionable guidance you need to ensure full compliance and avoid enforcement actions.
 
What You'll Learn
 
This comprehensive session covers everything required for successful triennial reporting:
 
- Timeline to Earn Credits: Understanding the reporting period and critical deadlines
 
- Eligible LCB Content: What qualifies and what doesn't - avoid common mistakes
 
- Documentary Evidence: Required documentation and how to properly maintain it
 
- Recordkeeping Best Practices: Systems and strategies to ensure audit-ready compliance
 
- Tips to Avoid Enforcement: Learn from common errors and protect your license
 
Featured Speaker:
 
Cynthia Whittenburg, Executive Vice President, NCBFAA Educational Institute
 
Ms. Whittenburg is a respected executive officer and leader with 37 years of exceptional experience and technical expertise supporting cross-border trade with the ability to design clear, legally compliant, and socially responsible international trade strategies. She is also a committed champion of international trade education and training, currently serving as the Executive Vice President of the NCBFAA Educational Institute whose mission is to provide relevant content via multimedia platforms to equip our nation’s 21st century cross-border, trade-related workforce. She is a civil service and U.S. Army veteran who over her 12 years as a Senior Executive and director, she oversaw a complex mission of facilitating lawful trade and exercising trade enforcement to ensure fair and competitive trade. Ms. Whittenburg managed a $300+ million budget leading a highly diverse staff of CBP professionals in pursuing transformative trade policies that promoted economic security and growth for American businesses, along with ensuring only safe and legitimate products entered the U.S. commerce. Over the course of her 37+ year career at U.S. Customs, CBP, and in the private sector, she has been blessed with being able to share her knowledge in the trade realm, conducting capacity building in several nations in Africa and Central America. She is a licensed customs broker and a recent past member of the United States Trade Representative Trade Advisory Committee on Africa. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Business at Dillard University, holds master’s degrees in both Public Administration from Georgia Southern University, and Legal Studies in International Business Law from the University of Oklahoma. Ms. Whittenburg also completed the Senior Managers in Government course at Harvard Kennedy School of Government. She is a past president of the Executive Women in Government whose objective is to advocate for the advancement of women in senior leadership positions as well as prepare the up-and-coming tier of women for senior executive roles in the Federal Government. 
 
Who Should Attend
 
- All Licensed Customs Brokers preparing for the 2027 triennial report
- Customs brokerage firm compliance officers
- Trade professionals managing broker licenses
- Anyone responsible for tracking LCB continuing education credits
 
Convenient Midday Timing
 
This one-hour session fits perfectly into your lunch break, delivering critical compliance information without disrupting your workday.
 
Investment: FREE!
 
Protect Your License - Register Today
 
Your customs broker license is valuable. Don't leave your compliance to chance. Register now to gain the knowledge and tools you need to confidently complete your 2027 triennial report.
 
[REGISTER NOW]
 
Can't Attend Live?
Register anyway! All attendees receive access to the recording, so you can watch at your convenience and reference the material as you prepare your triennial report.
 
Questions?
Contact us at neimedia@ncbfaa.org
 
Don't Risk Non-Compliance
 
The consequences of failing to meet LCB continuing education requirements can be severe. Invest one hour now to ensure you're fully prepared and compliant.
 
Join Cynthia Whittenburg on May 13th and gain the confidence that comes with knowing you're doing everything right.
 
We look forward to seeing you online!
 
Important: You will receive a verification code during the webinar if continuing education credits are offered.
 
P.S.: This may be the most important hour you invest in your compliance strategy this year. Secure your spot today.
 
 
Webinar Details at a Glance:
 
Title: 2027 Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) Triennial Report: Will You Be Ready?
Speaker: Cynthia Whittenburg, Executive Vice President, NCBFAA Educational Institute
Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET (60 minutes + Q&A)
CE Credit: 1 CCS/MCS/CES/MES, LCB Credit
Investment: FREE!
   
REGISTER NOW
 
 
 
Attention: The NEI Alert and other NCBFAA Educational Communications are the exclusive property of the Association. Unauthorized use by any person or firm which is not a NEI member in good standing is strictly prohibited.
 
 

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NEI WEbinar: 2027 Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) Triennial Report: Will you be ready?

2027 Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) Triennial Report: Will you be ready?
 
Date & Time: Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT
 
The 2027 LCB Triennial Report deadline is approaching. Are you confident in your compliance with the continuing education requirements? Now is the time to ensure you're fully prepared.
 
Don't risk becoming part of CBP's Broker Enforcement statistics. Join us for a critical webinar that will equip you with everything you need to know to meet your regulatory obligations with confidence.
 
 Why This Webinar is Essential
 
Since the CE requirement was officially implemented on January 1, 2025, many brokers are navigating these regulations for the first time in a triennial reporting cycle. This webinar provides the clarity, best practices, and actionable guidance you need to ensure full compliance and avoid enforcement actions.
 
What You'll Learn
 
This comprehensive session covers everything required for successful triennial reporting:
 
- Timeline to Earn Credits: Understanding the reporting period and critical deadlines
 
- Eligible LCB Content: What qualifies and what doesn't - avoid common mistakes
 
- Documentary Evidence: Required documentation and how to properly maintain it
 
- Recordkeeping Best Practices: Systems and strategies to ensure audit-ready compliance
 
- Tips to Avoid Enforcement: Learn from common errors and protect your license
 
Featured Speaker:
 
Cynthia Whittenburg, Executive Vice President, NCBFAA Educational Institute
 
Ms. Whittenburg is a respected executive officer and leader with 37 years of exceptional experience and technical expertise supporting cross-border trade with the ability to design clear, legally compliant, and socially responsible international trade strategies. She is also a committed champion of international trade education and training, currently serving as the Executive Vice President of the NCBFAA Educational Institute whose mission is to provide relevant content via multimedia platforms to equip our nation’s 21st century cross-border, trade-related workforce. She is a civil service and U.S. Army veteran who over her 12 years as a Senior Executive and director, she oversaw a complex mission of facilitating lawful trade and exercising trade enforcement to ensure fair and competitive trade. Ms. Whittenburg managed a $300+ million budget leading a highly diverse staff of CBP professionals in pursuing transformative trade policies that promoted economic security and growth for American businesses, along with ensuring only safe and legitimate products entered the U.S. commerce. Over the course of her 37+ year career at U.S. Customs, CBP, and in the private sector, she has been blessed with being able to share her knowledge in the trade realm, conducting capacity building in several nations in Africa and Central America. She is a licensed customs broker and a recent past member of the United States Trade Representative Trade Advisory Committee on Africa. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Business at Dillard University, holds master’s degrees in both Public Administration from Georgia Southern University, and Legal Studies in International Business Law from the University of Oklahoma. Ms. Whittenburg also completed the Senior Managers in Government course at Harvard Kennedy School of Government. She is a past president of the Executive Women in Government whose objective is to advocate for the advancement of women in senior leadership positions as well as prepare the up-and-coming tier of women for senior executive roles in the Federal Government. 
 
Who Should Attend
 
- All Licensed Customs Brokers preparing for the 2027 triennial report
- Customs brokerage firm compliance officers
- Trade professionals managing broker licenses
- Anyone responsible for tracking LCB continuing education credits
 
Convenient Midday Timing
 
This one-hour session fits perfectly into your lunch break, delivering critical compliance information without disrupting your workday.
 
Investment: FREE!
 
Protect Your License - Register Today
 
Your customs broker license is valuable. Don't leave your compliance to chance. Register now to gain the knowledge and tools you need to confidently complete your 2027 triennial report.
 
[REGISTER NOW]
 
Can't Attend Live?
Register anyway! All attendees receive access to the recording, so you can watch at your convenience and reference the material as you prepare your triennial report.
 
Questions?
Contact us at neimedia@ncbfaa.org
 
Don't Risk Non-Compliance
 
The consequences of failing to meet LCB continuing education requirements can be severe. Invest one hour now to ensure you're fully prepared and compliant.
 
Join Cynthia Whittenburg on May 13th and gain the confidence that comes with knowing you're doing everything right.
 
We look forward to seeing you online!
 
Important: You will receive a verification code during the webinar if continuing education credits are offered.
 
P.S.: This may be the most important hour you invest in your compliance strategy this year. Secure your spot today.
 
 
Webinar Details at a Glance:
 
Title: 2027 Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) Triennial Report: Will You Be Ready?
Speaker: Cynthia Whittenburg, Executive Vice President, NCBFAA Educational Institute
Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET (60 minutes + Q&A)
CE Credit: 1 CCS/MCS/CES/MES, LCB Credit
Investment: FREE!
   
REGISTER NOW
 
 
 
Attention: The NEI Alert and other NCBFAA Educational Communications are the exclusive property of the Association. Unauthorized use by any person or firm which is not a NEI member in good standing is strictly prohibited.
 
 

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