The National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA) is a trade association that represents the interests of customs brokers, freight forwarders, and other international trade professionals in the United States. The NCBFAA was founded in 1897, and it has over 970 member companies.
The NCBFAA's objective is to “promote the highest standards of professional excellence in the international trade community.” The association provides several services to its members, including:
Trade associations like these help unify customs brokers and trade practices. Between the large number of different trade laws and the politics affecting various trade agreements, brokers can use the NCBFAA resources to stay updated.
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