Open to firms regularly engaged in business as a customs broker and/or international freight forwarder domiciled outside the limits of the United States, its possessions, and territories.

Cost Saving Tools

Associate membership offers a vast array of tools and resources that will save your company thousands of dollars in operating costs. Your membership more than pays for itself with discounts from NCBFAA, our industry collaborators and Affiliate Members.  

• Free use of legal templates including Terms and Conditions, four Power of Attorney templates and a Bill of Lading.  
• Free use of NCBFAA logos for members in good standing
• Free access to online NCBFAA Find a Broker Directory
• Free listing in the NCBFAA printed Annual Directory
• NCBFAA members who are NVOCCs can join and utilize the Shippers Association services to save money on contracts
• Other major discounts are offered to Regular members from NCBFAA partners
• Complimentary NCBFAA Membership Certificate; CBP often looks for this certificate as proof of your good standing in the industry
• With NCBFAA membership, you have exclusive access to a host of member to member discounts.  International members should pay particular attention to discounts from Monex and Floratrace

Latest News and Information 

Associate members receive up-to-date and informative news on regulatory and legislative matters important to the industry.  We provide member-only webpages that summarize all communications on newsworthy events, such as tariff changes, government shutdowns and more.   

• Weekly MMeB newsletter (Monday Morning eBriefing) includes the latest news and developments in the industry.
• NCBFAA eBlasts provide frequent trade alerts and updates   
• Guidance vetted by NCBFAA counsel

Networking

NCBFAA hosts two conferences annually to educate our industry representatives and promote professional collaboration. 

• NCBFAA Annual Conference - member discounts for registration and exhibits. The Annual Conference brings together more than 600 of the international trade industry's top representatives from around the United States. For four days the nation's leading customs brokers, freight forwarders, NVOCCs, OTIs, and service providers gather to update themselves on industry developments and connect with colleagues new and old.
• Government Affairs Conference - your opportunity to connect with members of Congress on the issues that concern our industry today. 

Advocacy

NCBFAA committees, counsel and representatives keep a close watch on the legislative and regulatory issues that affect the industry. 

• Legal and regulatory guidance: NCBFAA legal counsel, committee members, and subject matter experts are all dedicated to understanding the minutiae of international trade and have developed detailed toolkits that guide our members through current regulations and specific requirements.  
• Ongoing communication to and from federal partners 

Training

The NCBFAA Educational Institute provides educational opportunities to our members and the larger trade community. NEI’s continuing education programs strengthen regulatory compliance and increase professionalism for industry participants.  

• Discounted continuing education is offered throughout the year. Savings for members run close to 50% 
• Free credit earning webinars offered each month