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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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  • NCBFAA Mourns Passing of John W James

    Jul 26, 2026
    It is with profound sadness that NCBFAA notifies our membership of the passing of John William James, former president of Savannah, Georgia-based John S. James Co., on July 18th at the age of 84.
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  • USDA Announces Phased Reopening of Southern Ports for Livestock Trade

    Jul 24, 2026
    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will initiate a phased reopening of southern cattle ports, contingent on Mexico’s adherence to the Joint Action Plan. Starting Aug. 24, USDA will open the Douglas, Arizona port of entry to cattle trade, while simultaneously initiating the operational steps necessary for subsequent openings at the Santa Teresa and Columbus, New Mexico ports. Every animal entering the United States through these ports will undergo a full USDA inspection to ensure it is free of any signs of New World screwworm (NWS).
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  • CBP Guidance on Section 301 Forced Labor Import Duties

    Jul 24, 2026
    This Customs and Border Protection (CBP) guidance provides instructions for importers, customs brokers, and filers on submitting entries to CBP on imports subject to 10-12.5% Section 301 tariffs from 60 countries entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after 12:01 a.m. ET on July 24.
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Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee (COAC) quarterly meeting held Virtually

Next COAC to be Held Virtually on July 15

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said the next Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee (COAC) quarterly meeting will be held in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, July 15, from 1-5 p.m. ET. The meeting will be open to the public via webinar only

The webinar link will be posted here by CBP on July 14 at 5 p.m. ET.  

During the July 15 COAC public meeting, CBP said recommendations will be made relating to the Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) Minimum Security Criteria and the development and implementation of an outreach strategy designed to disseminate essential supplemental guidance to the trade community.

NCBFAA members are always encouraged to attend the COAC meetings.

Meeting materials will be available on July 6 here. More information is also available in this June 16 Federal Register notice.

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Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee (COAC) quarterly meeting held Virtually

Next COAC to be Held Virtually on July 15

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said the next Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee (COAC) quarterly meeting will be held in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, July 15, from 1-5 p.m. ET. The meeting will be open to the public via webinar only

The webinar link will be posted here by CBP on July 14 at 5 p.m. ET.  

During the July 15 COAC public meeting, CBP said recommendations will be made relating to the Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) Minimum Security Criteria and the development and implementation of an outreach strategy designed to disseminate essential supplemental guidance to the trade community.

NCBFAA members are always encouraged to attend the COAC meetings.

Meeting materials will be available on July 6 here. More information is also available in this June 16 Federal Register notice.

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