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NCBFAA Leads Industrywide Initiative to Engage CBP and PGAs in Event of Oct. 1 Government Shutdown!

Sep 25, 2023

Taking no chances with what appears to be increasingly likely a federal government shutdown starting Oct. 1, NCBFAA is leading an effort among 40 other trade associations to develop a comprehensive strategy with Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and other Partner Government Agencies (PGAs) to ensure that legitimate trade is permitted to efficiently enter and exit our nation’s ports during a shutdown.
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Transport, Logistics and Trade Sector Updates of The Week

Aug 14, 2023

A summary of the latest legislative and regulatory transport, logistics and trade sector updates brought to you by our NCBFAA Transportation Counsel firm Venable.
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CBP Opens October 2023 Customs Broker License Exam Registration Aug. 14

Aug 14, 2023

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will open registration for the Oct. 25 Customs Broker License Exam (CBLE) on Aug. 14, closing Sept. 12.
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ITT: Brokers Need Thorough Plan to Deal With Potential Cyberattacks, Experts Say

Aug 14, 2023

A suspected June cyberattack on Livingston International highlighted the need for customs brokers to prepare for a potential breach, which could disrupt their operations and cut off communication with CBP and clients, industry experts said in interviews.
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FDA Cosmetics Registration Guidance Document Leaves Unanswered Questions

Aug 14, 2023

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued draft guidance on cosmetic product facility registrations and product listings, as mandated by the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA).
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Don’t Let the NCBFAA Government Affairs Conference Early Bird Get Away!

Aug 14, 2023

We’re a month away from the NCBFAA Government Affairs Conference (GAC) in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 10-12. If you have not done so already, register today for the conference to take advantage of the special Early Bird rate—a savings of 20 percent off the Regular Member admission price! The Early Bird rate ends Friday, Aug. 18.
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CBP Guidance for Brokers Transitioned to a National Permit

Aug 14, 2023

The Modernization of the Customs Broker Regulations and Elimination of Customs Broker District Permit Final Rules (87 FR 63267 and 87 FR 63262), which went into effect on Dec. 19, 2022, eliminated broker districts and district permits.
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TSA Invites Qualified Shippers to Join Certified Cargo Screening Program

Aug 14, 2023

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) published a Federal Register notice on Aug. 8 welcoming qualified, interested shippers who agree to implement certain security controls to join the Certified Cargo Screening Program (CCSP).
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CTPAT and Trade Compliance Portals in ‘Data Freeze’ for Sept. 16-30

Aug 14, 2023

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said the Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) and the Trade Compliance (TC) program Portals will “enter into a data freeze window” from Sept. 16-30. During this time, there will be no access to either Portal for trade users.
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CBP Publishes Latest Trade News Snapshot

Aug 14, 2023

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) published its latest Trade News Snapshot (Vol. 5, Issue 5) highlighting the celebration on July 31 of the 234th anniversary of the U.S. Customs Service.
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NCBFAA Welcomes New Member!

Aug 14, 2023

On behalf of NCBFAA's Board of Directors, Leadership and Staff, we want to take a moment to acknowledge and welcome Lopez & Lopez Brokers which has recently joined our association.
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Upcoming Calendar Events

13 April, 2023, 1 PM-2 PM

Foreign Trade Zone Management

5 April, 2023, 3 PM-4 PM

De minimis 101 Webinar

4 April, 2023, 3 PM-4 PM

CBP De Minimis 101 Webinar

4 April, 2023 at 12 PM-5 April, 2023 at 1 15 PM

U.S. Commercial Service ACE/AES Export Compliance Webinar

3 April, 2023

Mullins International Academy: The ABCs of Customs Brokerage Online 2023, Cohort 22

30 March, 2023, 1 PM-4 PM

FMC National Shipper Advisory Committee (NSAC) Meeting

29 March, 2023

CCBFA ACE Exports Compliance Seminar

28 March, 2023, 2 PM-5 PM

LACBFFA Webinar: CPSC Enforcement Procedures at Import and eFiling Initiative

28 March, 2023

NASBITE Export Compliance Seminar

21 March, 2023, 1 PM-2 PM

Living in fear of ransomware? Recognize cyber threats and how to mitigate the risks Webinar

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NCBFAA Keeps Up Lobbying for Customs Business Fairness Act

Sep 25, 2023

NCBFAA member outreach to Members of Congress to secure additional co-sponsors the Customs Business Fairness Act (H.R. 1453) continues paying off. CBFA was recently attached to the House Commerce, Justice and Science appropriations bill under section 596.
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NCBFAA Leads Industrywide Initiative to Engage CBP and PGAs in Event of Oct. 1 Government Shutdown!

Sep 25, 2023

Taking no chances with what appears to be increasingly likely a federal government shutdown starting Oct. 1, NCBFAA is leading an effort among 40 other trade associations to develop a comprehensive strategy with Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and other Partner Government Agencies (PGAs) to ensure that legitimate trade is permitted to efficiently enter and exit our nation’s ports during a shutdown.
Full story
Customs and Cross-Border Trade Regulatory Updates of The Week

Sep 25, 2023

A summary of the latest customs and cross-border trade regulatory updates brought to you by our NCBFAA Customs Counsel firm Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg.
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NCBFAA President Raises Concerns with PGAs About Potential Government Shutdown

Sep 25, 2023

NCBFAA President Jose D. (JD) Gonzalez wrote to each of the primary Partner Government Agencies (PGA) alerting them to NCBFAA’s concerns about the impact of a potential government shutdown on import/export trade processing.
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Census Request for Comments on AES

Sep 25, 2023

The Census Bureau on Sept. 19 published a Federal Register notice requesting the approval of Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to continue collecting information though the Automated Export System (AES).
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Customs

NCBFAA Keeps Up Lobbying for Customs Business Fairness Act

Sep 25, 2023

NCBFAA member outreach to Members of Congress to secure additional co-sponsors the Customs Business Fairness Act (H.R. 1453) continues paying off. CBFA was recently attached to the House Commerce, Justice and Science appropriations bill under section 596.
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NCBFAA Welcomes New Members!

Sep 25, 2023

On behalf of NCBFAA's Board of Directors, Leadership and Staff, we want to take a moment to acknowledge and welcome Northern Customs Services and Total Source Logistics which have recently joined our association.
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NCBFAA Leads Industrywide Initiative to Engage CBP and PGAs in Event of Oct. 1 Government Shutdown!

Sep 25, 2023

Taking no chances with what appears to be increasingly likely a federal government shutdown starting Oct. 1, NCBFAA is leading an effort among 40 other trade associations to develop a comprehensive strategy with Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and other Partner Government Agencies (PGAs) to ensure that legitimate trade is permitted to efficiently enter and exit our nation’s ports during a shutdown.
Full story
Customs and Cross-Border Trade Regulatory Updates of The Week

Sep 25, 2023

A summary of the latest customs and cross-border trade regulatory updates brought to you by our NCBFAA Customs Counsel firm Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg.
Full story
NCBFAA President Raises Concerns with PGAs About Potential Government Shutdown

Sep 25, 2023

NCBFAA President Jose D. (JD) Gonzalez wrote to each of the primary Partner Government Agencies (PGA) alerting them to NCBFAA’s concerns about the impact of a potential government shutdown on import/export trade processing.
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Freight & Transport

NCBFAA Keeps Up Lobbying for Customs Business Fairness Act

Sep 25, 2023

NCBFAA member outreach to Members of Congress to secure additional co-sponsors the Customs Business Fairness Act (H.R. 1453) continues paying off. CBFA was recently attached to the House Commerce, Justice and Science appropriations bill under section 596.
Full story
NCBFAA Welcomes New Members!

Sep 25, 2023

On behalf of NCBFAA's Board of Directors, Leadership and Staff, we want to take a moment to acknowledge and welcome Northern Customs Services and Total Source Logistics which have recently joined our association.
Full story
NCBFAA Leads Industrywide Initiative to Engage CBP and PGAs in Event of Oct. 1 Government Shutdown!

Sep 25, 2023

Taking no chances with what appears to be increasingly likely a federal government shutdown starting Oct. 1, NCBFAA is leading an effort among 40 other trade associations to develop a comprehensive strategy with Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and other Partner Government Agencies (PGAs) to ensure that legitimate trade is permitted to efficiently enter and exit our nation’s ports during a shutdown.
Full story
Customs and Cross-Border Trade Regulatory Updates of The Week

Sep 25, 2023

A summary of the latest customs and cross-border trade regulatory updates brought to you by our NCBFAA Customs Counsel firm Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg.
Full story
NCBFAA President Raises Concerns with PGAs About Potential Government Shutdown

Sep 25, 2023

NCBFAA President Jose D. (JD) Gonzalez wrote to each of the primary Partner Government Agencies (PGA) alerting them to NCBFAA’s concerns about the impact of a potential government shutdown on import/export trade processing.
Full story

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