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Welcome to NCBFAA

 

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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NCBFAA offers its company members a number of benefits, including business services and discounts.

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Industry News

The Monday Morning eBriefing brings NCBFAA members the latest in industry news and information.

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NEI Education

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

Conferences

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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Located outside the United States, these international firms provide the essential overseas infrastructure required to seamlessly execute complex cross-border shipments.

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  • USDA AMS National Organic Program – New HTS Code Flagging and Filing Reminders

    Jun 26, 2026
    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Organic Program (NOP) on June 26 sent a reminder to the trade about import filing requirements in ACE for organic entries and new organic HTS codes. On July 1, the AMS tariff flag code for the following HTS codes will change from AM7 (may File) to AM8 (must file) – with reject severity, the agency said.
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  • President Trump Warns 100% Tariff for Countries Imposing DST on US Companies

    Jun 26, 2026
    President Trump in a June 26 Truth Social post warned that any northern European countries that impose a digital service tax on U.S. companies will “immediately be met with a 100% TARIFF on any and all Goods sent to the United States of America.”
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  • FDA Proposes Registration and Product Listing Requirements for Foreign Tobacco Manufacturers

    Jun 26, 2026
    The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a proposed rule that would require foreign establishments that manufacture, prepare, compound, or process tobacco products for import into the U.S. to register their establishments and list their products with the agency. Customs brokers handling tobacco product entries may want to monitor the rulemaking and discuss with affected importer clients how the proposed requirements could affect supplier documentation, product identification, and FDA compliance expectations.
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STR Webinar: Stricter Rules Ahead: Preparing for Expanded Customs Enforcement Requirements

The recent Customs Enforcement executive order signals a significant shift in U.S. Customs attitude toward enforcement and compliance, with broad implications for parties involved in import transactions. With the forthcoming increase to importing requirements and punitive actions, including new importer of record (IOR) obligations, foreign importer restrictions, and heightened penalty standards, importers need to identify how to mitigate risk and avoid import disruption as these measures take shape.

In this webinar, STR professionals will provide practical guidance on how to assess your current import practices, identify potential risk areas, and prepare for the anticipated regulatory changes. This webinar will break down the key components of the executive order.

Key Topics:
- New distinctions between U.S. and foreign importers of record and the implications for existing structures
- Expanded disclosure, certification, and data submission requirements
- Enhanced enforcement focus areas, including forced labor, valuation, classification, and transshipment
- Changes to penalty mitigation standards and increased audit and enforcement activity

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STR Webinar: Stricter Rules Ahead: Preparing for Expanded Customs Enforcement Requirements

The recent Customs Enforcement executive order signals a significant shift in U.S. Customs attitude toward enforcement and compliance, with broad implications for parties involved in import transactions. With the forthcoming increase to importing requirements and punitive actions, including new importer of record (IOR) obligations, foreign importer restrictions, and heightened penalty standards, importers need to identify how to mitigate risk and avoid import disruption as these measures take shape.

In this webinar, STR professionals will provide practical guidance on how to assess your current import practices, identify potential risk areas, and prepare for the anticipated regulatory changes. This webinar will break down the key components of the executive order.

Key Topics:
- New distinctions between U.S. and foreign importers of record and the implications for existing structures
- Expanded disclosure, certification, and data submission requirements
- Enhanced enforcement focus areas, including forced labor, valuation, classification, and transshipment
- Changes to penalty mitigation standards and increased audit and enforcement activity

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