• 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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2026 Global Trade Educational Conference (GTE)

26 July, 2026-28 July, 2026

Join Us at GTE 2026

Three Days of Essential Trade Education in St. Louis

Mark your calendar for the premier trade education event of the year. 

The 2026 Global Trade Educational Conference (GTE) returns July 26-28, 2026, at The Chase Park Plaza Royal Sonesta in St. Louis, Missouri.

Earn 15 CCS/CES Credits While Advancing Your Trade Expertise

GTE 2026 brings together industry leaders, regulatory experts, and trade professionals for three days of comprehensive education covering the most critical issues facing our industry today.

Four Strategic Learning Tracks

Regulatory & Policy

Stay ahead of evolving regulations with sessions on IEEPA and other trade remedies, ADCVD cases to watch, BIS actions and their implications, export compliance, and a comprehensive Partner Government Agency refresh.

Practical Knowledge 

Gain actionable insights on carrier fraud and theft prevention, entry and entry summary administrative nuances, AES and electronic export manifest requirements, and NVOCC/OTI compliance strategies.

Strategic Insights 

Explore the future of USMCA, risk reduction strategies, agreements on reciprocal trade, foreign trade zone benefits, and the alignment between the European Union and the United States.

Future Focus 

Discover emerging opportunities with duty drawback technology, understand the current landscape of trade surety, learn about the many faces of customs enforcement, and explore practical AI solutions for trade operations.

Conference Schedule at a Glance

Sunday, July 26

• Registration, pre-conference bootcamp, breakout sessions, and welcome reception

Monday, July 27

• Opening session, breakout sessions, and networking reception

Tuesday, July 28

• Coffee and community, breakout sessions, and networking lunch

Flexible Registration Options

Full Conference Pass: $595 (Member) / $745 (Non-member)

One Day Pass: $375 (Member) / $425 (Non-member)

Pre-Conference Pass: $85 (Member) / $110 (Non-member)

🎉 Throwback to 2025 Sale – Act by January 30, 2026! 

Secure your spot at last year's GTE 2025 rates! Register by January 30, 2026 to lock in $595 for members and $745 for non-members. This limited-time throwback pricing won't last—don't miss out! 

Why Attend GTE 2026?

• Earn 15 continuing education credits toward your CCS/CES certification
• Learn from leading experts and regulatory officials
• Network with trade professionals from across the industry
• Gain practical solutions to current trade challenges
• Stay informed on regulatory changes affecting your business

REGISTER TODAY

Don't miss this opportunity to invest in your professional development and connect with the trade community. Visit the official website here: https://ncbfaa.org/gtec