The purpose of the Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of Northern California (CBFANC) is to air industry issues; improve standards of conduct and services; highlight innovations, trends, and regulatory changes which may affect members' clients; and take common action when necessary.

Our regional association, which serves all of Northern California, is an affiliate of the National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America. It works closely with similar associations in Southern California and the Pacific Northwest.

• Read the CBFANC 2008 Position Paper

• Read up on the latest in our news letter just published - let us know if there's any topics you would like to hear about.

• Sign up to support our annual Golf for Charity

• Check out our new section with the handouts from our educational events

• New on-line accredited certificate program

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Launches:

On-Line Accredited Certificate Program in Customs Brokerage and Freight Forwarding through Skyline College.

Click on these links for more information!

July 1 - Sep 27 CHB Exam Prep Course

REGISTER NOW TO GET YOUR BOOKS IN TIME!!

CHB Prep Course    Flier    Register 

This course is almost full only a handful of seats left! Taking this course prepares you to take the exam in the fall. Last year 40% of CBFANC students who took this course and sat for the exam PASSED - Twice the national average - want to double your chances?

Then come get the best support available for you to reach your goal!

August 20 - Become a Carnet Expert

Registration not open yet

Join us for a very informative event presented by renowned Carnet expert Mavis Walpole of Roanoke and learn the tricks to get your Carnet signed off fast by CBP Inspector Kio-On Chu

October Basic CHB & Importing

October Course    Flier    Register Handouts

This course is designed for those individuals who are interested in gaining basic knowledge of Customhouse brokerage and importing into the United States. The course explains in detail how to import commodities from the original financial negotiation to Customs recordkeeping requirements