• THE ASSOCIATION FOR CUSTOMS BROKERS AND FREIGHT FORWARDERS IN THE PORT THAT WORKS

REASONS To BELONG TO CCBFA

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    Reputation

    REPUTATION For more than fifty years the CCBFA has represented Customs brokers and freight forwarders doing business in Chicago.

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    Education

    CCBFA offers dozens of opportunities throughout the year for members to stay current on changes and regulations that affect their businesses.

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    Representation

    CCBFA has quarterly meetings with CBP, FDA and other PGAs where we discuss current issues.

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    Networking

    The CCBFA works closely with other associations around the country, as well as the NCBFAA, to provide access to local and national thought ­leaders and problem solvers for our members.

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WE WANT VOLUNTEERS

Join Committee IconJOIN A COMMITTEE

We have opportunities on committees that cover, Customs, Freight Forwarding, Social Events and Regulatory Agencies.

Meet Industry Pros IconMEET INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS

Our board members regularly interact with other boards around the country through the Affiliated Presidents Network (APN) of the NCBFAA.

Work and Learn IconWORK WITH AND LEARN FROM YOUR PEERS

We have new and established volunteers across all of our different committees. You will have a chance to learn from professionals to help your company and yourself.

Start Committee IconSTART ON A COMMITTEE, WIND UP ON THE BOARD

Many of the current CCBFA board members started as a committee volunteer and enjoyed the experience enough to want to take on a leadership position. This is a close­knit industry filled with people and companies who help others and provide tremendous opportunities for growth and advancement.

UPCOMING EVENTS


  • ACE Exports Compliance Seminar
    March 29, 2023
    8:00 am - 4:30 pm

How well do you know the Foreign Trade Regulations {FTR} and the Automated Commercial Environment {ACE}? Do you understand how to file your EEi and maintain compliance? This export compliance seminar is a one-day program to provide training on export filing requirements and export compliance. Join the breakout sessions following the presentations to get your Read More


  • Valuation
    April 20, 2023
    2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Come join us while we discuss Valuation. Customs valuation is a customs procedure applied to determine the customs value of imported goods. If the rate of duty is ad valorem, the customs value is essential to determine the duty to be paid on an imported good. Speaker: Brian Walsh, Partner, Barnes Richardson Global Trade Law When: Read More

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