Welcome to CBIFFAWS!
Looking to join our community?
Here's what you need to know:
If you’re a Customs Broker or International Freight Forwarder operating in Washington State, you can become a Regular Member of our organization. But that’s not all – we also welcome Associate Members! If your Washington-based company is part of the exciting world of international trade (except for importers and exporters), you could be eligible to join our growing network.
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History of Our Association
Since the 1940s, we’ve been bringing together the brightest minds in customs brokerage and freight forwarding. Today, our thriving community of 40 regular members continues to share knowledge, solve challenges, and build success stories together.
Our unique location gives us an amazing advantage – we’re right next door to Canada and home to the Seattle and Tacoma ports, your gateway to Asia! This prime position means our members tackle exciting international trade scenarios every day, building unmatched expertise along the way.
We’re proud to be part of something bigger too! As active members of both the Pacific Coast Council of Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders Association and the National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America, we’re connected to the pulse of international trade across the country.
Join us in making a real difference in international trade!
Our dedicated members journey to Washington, D.C. twice yearly, where they build valuable relationships with Congress and regulatory agencies. These face-to-face meetings help ensure our local trade community’s voice is heard at the national level.
Right here at home, we foster strong partnerships with local Customs and Border Protection (CBP) through regular collaboration. Every other month, we come together with CBP’s Chief Customs Officers for our “CBP Trade Meetings” – dynamic sessions where industry professionals share insights and discuss current developments. We warmly welcome anyone interested to join these enlightening discussions!
For our Regular Members, we offer exclusive lunchtime sessions with Entry Specialist and Import Specialist Teams. These valuable meetings create meaningful dialogue between brokers and CBP, leading to more streamlined processes and better understanding on both sides.
At CBIFFAWS, we’re passionate about helping our members grow professionally. We’re excited to announce an array of new educational seminars coming up this year – just one more way we’re helping our community stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of international trade!
Our Mission
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