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CSMS # 62886978 - Customs Brokers Continuing Education Program - Licensed Customs Brokers Can Begin Earning Credits Starting January 1, 2025
On November 1, 2024, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) published Federal Register Notice (FRN) 89 FR 87387, announcing that customs brokers can soon begin earning credits under the new CBP Continuing Education (CE) Program.
To maintain an active license, individually licensed brokers must earn 20 CE credits from qualifying educational activities that occur beginning January 1, 2025, through January 31, 2027. January 31, 2027, is the end of the current triennial period.
The CE program aims to ensure all CBP licensed brokers remain up to date on evolving customs rules and relevant U.S. trade laws to facilitate compliant trade in the modern environment, while acting as an additional layer of security against illegal trade from entering the U.S. commerce.
A variety of CE credit-eligible educational activities will be offered by CBP, partner government agencies, and private entities, including:
- Industry or trade-related conferences, seminars, and webinars
- Online, self-administered courses (also known as asynchronous trainings)
- Company trainings (internally developed or offered by an outside vendor)
- Port tours
- Trade days sponsored by CBP and local associations
Individual brokers who receive their broker’s license during a current triennial period will not need to comply with the rule until the start of the next Triennial Status Reporting period.
For complete information on the CE Program, visit the Customs Broker Continuing Education webpage. CE activities will be added in the near term. To read the complete Federal Register Notice, see Federal Register :: Continuing Education Requirement for Licensed Customs Brokers.
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