Advice, steps, and tips on getting your customs broker license in the US. Becoming a Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) is a significant career milestone in the field of international trade and customs compliance. This webinar will guide you through the process of obtaining your LCB license, covering the key requirements, preparation strategies, and best practices for passing the customs broker examination. We’ll also discuss the role of an LCB, including responsibilities and how to effectively navigate the complexities of customs regulations.
Stay Licensed Stay Compliant: A Guide to Continuing Education for Licensed Customs Brokers
Stay Licensed Stay Compliant: A Guide to Continuing Education for Licensed Customs Brokers
May 14, 2025/
What they mean and how to pick one?
In this webinar Star USA’s Melissa Merkle talks all things continuing education – including general requirements, finding accredited events, obtaining and tracking the code, how and when to submit the codes to CBP, and record keeping – with these fantastic panelists:
- Heather Cheshire – CBP
- Elena Ryan – CBP
- Marianne Rowden – EMTC
- Lisa Gelsomino – ICPA
- Cynthia Whittenburg – NCBFAA
- Andrea Jeglum – Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg
Quick Tip – Have an email address that is not connected to your employer to use only for your broker-related activities, and make sure you enter it correctly when filling out your triennial status report.
Topics Include:
- What a partner accreditor is and they differ from an education provider
- Why CBP requires continuing education
- How many CE credits you need for the triennial period ending in 2027
- Various ways you can – and can’t – earn CE credits
- If courses taken in 2024 count for CE credit
- How to know if an event is accredited for continuing education
- What you need to prove you attended a training, how to get it, and how long to keep it
- What to do if your code doesn’t work
1 LCB/CCS Credit Available until May 13,2026.
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