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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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  • 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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2025 NVOCC Day (New York City)

2025 NVOCC Day
May 22, 2025 (Maritime Day), 10 am – 4 pm Venable Office NYC
Imagine facing a hefty $115,000 penalty, just because your shipments were handled by unlicensed or unregistered agents of the FMC. This happened in June 2023 to a company that was not following the FMC rules. The consequences of non-compliance didn't end there. An audit in early 2024 uncovered similar violations, resulting in an additional $50,000 fine and the appointment of an independent monitor to oversee the company's practices for a full year.
Such oversight, while costly, ensures continued compliance without draining the FMC's resources. Ignoring compliance can lead to substantial financial penalties, and repeated violations can result in even greater scrutiny and additional fines. Therefore, regulated entities should proactively ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory obligations. Self-reporting violations can mitigate the consequences of non-compliant activity. Don’t wait for penalties and oversight to force your hand—take action now to avoid costly mistakes.
We are delighted to invite you to NCBFAA’s NVOCC Day 2025, an event designed to enhance your understanding and skills in the maritime and logistics industry and minimize those above risks. This event promises to keep you informed about the latest industry developments, including the Ocean Shipping Reform Act (OSRA) of 2022 and 2024, and the proposed Section 301 Tariffs on Chinese vessels.
In today's fast-paced maritime industry, Non-Vessel-Operating Common Carriers (NVOCCs) face several risks that demand vigilant attention and proactive management. These risks include:
·    Relationship with Agents: Understanding regulatory obligations and the risks of engaging unvetted agents.
·    Benefits of Negotiated Rate Agreements (NRA): Minimizing risks through proper utilization with fewer limitations than Rate Filing.
·    House Bill of Lading: Assessing the risks associated with its use.
·    FMC Regulatory Audits: Preparing for unexpected audits.
·  Insightful discussions on liabilities, common errors, and legal implications.
·    Updates from The Hill: Analyzing the impact of new administration policies on maritime business.
Event Highlights: May 22, 2025 (Maritime Day), 10 am – 4 pm, Venable Office NYC
·    Network with industry experts and peers.
·    Gain valuable insights into the latest trends and best practices.
·    Enhance your professional skills and knowledge.
·    Access exclusive resources and support from the NCBFAA.
Continuing Education
Attendance to this webinar is worth 5.5 LCB/ CCS/CES credit. Attendees will receive instructions on how to claim their credit after the webinar has concluded.
Registration required for NVOCC Day at https://bit.ly/NVOCCDay2025
   NCBFAA Member Rate $100 / Nonmember Rate $125. Lunch provided.
Email sbailey@ncbfaa.org for information.

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2025 NVOCC Day (New York City)

2025 NVOCC Day
May 22, 2025 (Maritime Day), 10 am – 4 pm Venable Office NYC
Imagine facing a hefty $115,000 penalty, just because your shipments were handled by unlicensed or unregistered agents of the FMC. This happened in June 2023 to a company that was not following the FMC rules. The consequences of non-compliance didn't end there. An audit in early 2024 uncovered similar violations, resulting in an additional $50,000 fine and the appointment of an independent monitor to oversee the company's practices for a full year.
Such oversight, while costly, ensures continued compliance without draining the FMC's resources. Ignoring compliance can lead to substantial financial penalties, and repeated violations can result in even greater scrutiny and additional fines. Therefore, regulated entities should proactively ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory obligations. Self-reporting violations can mitigate the consequences of non-compliant activity. Don’t wait for penalties and oversight to force your hand—take action now to avoid costly mistakes.
We are delighted to invite you to NCBFAA’s NVOCC Day 2025, an event designed to enhance your understanding and skills in the maritime and logistics industry and minimize those above risks. This event promises to keep you informed about the latest industry developments, including the Ocean Shipping Reform Act (OSRA) of 2022 and 2024, and the proposed Section 301 Tariffs on Chinese vessels.
In today's fast-paced maritime industry, Non-Vessel-Operating Common Carriers (NVOCCs) face several risks that demand vigilant attention and proactive management. These risks include:
·    Relationship with Agents: Understanding regulatory obligations and the risks of engaging unvetted agents.
·    Benefits of Negotiated Rate Agreements (NRA): Minimizing risks through proper utilization with fewer limitations than Rate Filing.
·    House Bill of Lading: Assessing the risks associated with its use.
·    FMC Regulatory Audits: Preparing for unexpected audits.
·  Insightful discussions on liabilities, common errors, and legal implications.
·    Updates from The Hill: Analyzing the impact of new administration policies on maritime business.
Event Highlights: May 22, 2025 (Maritime Day), 10 am – 4 pm, Venable Office NYC
·    Network with industry experts and peers.
·    Gain valuable insights into the latest trends and best practices.
·    Enhance your professional skills and knowledge.
·    Access exclusive resources and support from the NCBFAA.
Continuing Education
Attendance to this webinar is worth 5.5 LCB/ CCS/CES credit. Attendees will receive instructions on how to claim their credit after the webinar has concluded.
Registration required for NVOCC Day at https://bit.ly/NVOCCDay2025
   NCBFAA Member Rate $100 / Nonmember Rate $125. Lunch provided.
Email sbailey@ncbfaa.org for information.

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