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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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The NCBFAA Educational Institute (NEI) offers its members world-class professional development.

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NCBFAA & NEI conferences, premier gatherings of industry representatives to learn about industry challenges and connect with colleagues.

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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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  • CBP Sends Emails to Licensed Customs Brokers With Reminder to Complete Continuing Education Requirements by Jan 31, 2027

    Oct 2, 2026
    Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on Oct. 1 sent an email to individually licensed customs brokers from the agency's CE email, recommending that they file their TSR as soon as their CE credits are complete. The deadline to complete the 20 hours of CE credits is Jan. 31, 2027.
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  • FDA Reminds Food Facilities of Biennial Renewal Requirements

    Oct 2, 2026
    This is the year that food facilities — both foreign and domestic — must renew their food facility registrations with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Between Oct. 1 and Dec. 31, owners, operators, or agents in charge of a domestic or foreign facility that manufactures, processes, packs, or holds food for consumption by humans or animals in the U.S. are required to submit their registration renewal with FDA. Customs brokers should alert their importer clients to make sure that foreign manufacturers or growers in their supply chain file a timely registration renewal with the agency.
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  • NCBFAA Mourns Passing of David Katzman

    Oct 2, 2026
    It is with profound sadness that NCBFAA notifies our membership of the recent passing of David Katzman, of Ashland, Massachusetts, on Sept. 25. He was 78. David was a past president of the Boston Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders Association and served as Treasurer and in other committee leadership roles for many years in NCBFAA. He spoke often on customs compliance at trade conferences and industry colleagues across the country appreciated his integrity.
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15th Advanced Forum on U.S. Customs Compliance & Enforcement

15th Advanced Forum on U.S. Customs Compliance & Enforcement
October 7–9 | Washington, D.C. and Livestream

 Tariff volatility, heightened CBP enforcement and increased scrutiny from DOJ are reshaping the customs compliance landscape. Join leading government, industry and trade compliance professionals at ACI’s 15th Advanced Forum on U.S. Customs Compliance & Enforcement to gain practical strategies for navigating Section 232/301 investigations, strengthening audit readiness, mitigating supply chain risk and future-proofing your customs compliance program. Register and save 10% with code D10-999-NCBFAA27

Newly confirmed: Hear directly from CBP at Advanced Customs.

Susan S. Thomas, Executive Assistant Commissioner, Office of Trade, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, has joined the faculty for ACI’s 15th Advanced Forum on U.S. Customs Compliance & Enforcement. She will deliver a keynote address on CBP’s current customs compliance priorities and expectations.

Stay ahead of enforcement. Reduce risk. Prepare for what’s next.

Learn more and view the agenda: https://bit.ly/46SkXVt

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15th Advanced Forum on U.S. Customs Compliance & Enforcement

15th Advanced Forum on U.S. Customs Compliance & Enforcement
October 7–9 | Washington, D.C. and Livestream

 Tariff volatility, heightened CBP enforcement and increased scrutiny from DOJ are reshaping the customs compliance landscape. Join leading government, industry and trade compliance professionals at ACI’s 15th Advanced Forum on U.S. Customs Compliance & Enforcement to gain practical strategies for navigating Section 232/301 investigations, strengthening audit readiness, mitigating supply chain risk and future-proofing your customs compliance program. Register and save 10% with code D10-999-NCBFAA27

Newly confirmed: Hear directly from CBP at Advanced Customs.

Susan S. Thomas, Executive Assistant Commissioner, Office of Trade, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, has joined the faculty for ACI’s 15th Advanced Forum on U.S. Customs Compliance & Enforcement. She will deliver a keynote address on CBP’s current customs compliance priorities and expectations.

Stay ahead of enforcement. Reduce risk. Prepare for what’s next.

Learn more and view the agenda: https://bit.ly/46SkXVt

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