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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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  • CIT Amends IEEPA Tariff Order to Include Brazil and India; Requests March 31 CBP Progress Update on ACE Refund Mechanism

    Mar 21, 2026
    The Court of International Trade (CIT) on March 19 said in an order that it would amend its recent IEEPA tariff refund order to include those imposed on products from Brazil and India. During the meeting, which included Brandon Lord, Executive Director of the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office or Trade, CIT and the agency discussed refund questions related to deemed liquidation, reliquidation of entries for which liquidation has become final, and the provision of refunds to those importers who do not take advantage of CBP’s proposed Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) functionality in ACE.
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  • MMPA Import Restrictions Lifted for Grenada, Ireland, and New Caledonia

    Mar 20, 2026
    The National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA Fisheries) on March 16 issued comparability findings for the fisheries of Grenada, Ireland, and New Caledonia. This action lifts the seafood import restrictions on these nations under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) Import Provisions.
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  • Port of Unlading Codes Deleted in AES

    Mar 20, 2026
    The Census Bureau on March 19 removed various Port of Unlading Codes from the Automated Export System (AES), effective immediately.
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API: 2026 International Trade & Customs Conference

With ongoing changes both domestically and internationally, the petroleum industry and its affiliates face new challenges and remarkable opportunities. Energy policy proves increasingly paramount with direct regard to economic development and trade vitality. Please join us as we welcome speakers from relevant backgrounds to the 2026 conference, in the heart of the Nations’ Capitol. This year’s conference seeks to tackle subjects that include industry updates, foreign trade agreements, sanctions, and much more! Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to learn and connect with industry members.

We look forward to seeing you in Washington, DC!

Benefits of Participation:

Hear from relevant government and industry leaders on the state of play of the new administration

Updates on international trade, including Section 301 and 232 tariffs and additional tariffs and quotas

Information on other relevant issues affecting the oil and gas industry

Network with fellow industry professionals

Who Should Attend -Industry professionals including:

Analysts
Attorneys
Compliance Officers
Customs & Entry Officers
Import Managers
Presidents
Tax Advisors

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API: 2026 International Trade & Customs Conference

With ongoing changes both domestically and internationally, the petroleum industry and its affiliates face new challenges and remarkable opportunities. Energy policy proves increasingly paramount with direct regard to economic development and trade vitality. Please join us as we welcome speakers from relevant backgrounds to the 2026 conference, in the heart of the Nations’ Capitol. This year’s conference seeks to tackle subjects that include industry updates, foreign trade agreements, sanctions, and much more! Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to learn and connect with industry members.

We look forward to seeing you in Washington, DC!

Benefits of Participation:

Hear from relevant government and industry leaders on the state of play of the new administration

Updates on international trade, including Section 301 and 232 tariffs and additional tariffs and quotas

Information on other relevant issues affecting the oil and gas industry

Network with fellow industry professionals

Who Should Attend -Industry professionals including:

Analysts
Attorneys
Compliance Officers
Customs & Entry Officers
Import Managers
Presidents
Tax Advisors

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