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HCBFFA August 19, 2026, Luncheon Event

 

August 19, 2026
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Sonesta Hotel Houston IAH (Formerly Hyatt Regency Houston IAH)
425 North Sam Houston Parkway East, Houston
Houston, TX 77060
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Jacob McDowell
National Policy Manager
APHIS | PPQ-PEIP-QPAS
Jeremy Whisenhunt 
USDA Inspector

USDA Import Policies 

Join us for an informative session featuring USDA APHIS PPQ National Policy Managers, who will provide an overview of current USDA import policies and discuss key trends impacting agricultural imports.

Attendees will gain valuable insight into accessing and utilizing the Agricultural Commodity Import Requirements (ACIR) database, along with updates on ongoing program initiatives and regulatory developments. The session will also include an interactive discussion designed to gather feedback from customs brokers and trade professionals, address emerging issues, and answer questions from the trade community.

This is an excellent opportunity to hear directly from USDA leadership, stay informed on evolving import requirements, and engage in meaningful dialogue on topics affecting the industry.

Thank you to our luncheon sponsors: 

Registration opens at 11:30, lunch will begin at 11:45 and our Guest Speaker will begin shortly after 12. 

Do you require Customs Broker CE's? This event is approved from NCBFAA Education Institute for 1.5 LCB/CCS/MCS credits. 

Members enjoy lunch at a reduced rate from our non member attendees. 
Student discounts are available and Scholarship recipients enjoy a year of free luncheon events. Please email [email protected] for more information on student discounts.

If you are having problems completing the online form in the registration link or if you do not know your member login, please email [email protected] for assistance. 

LCB/ CCS/ MCS credits will only be awarded to those who attend the event in person and check in at registration. Event code for recordkeeping/transcript purposes will be sent to attendees only after the event and is not to be shared.  

If you are a member and have problems registering at the "member" rate, please email [email protected] to be sure your account is set up as a member account for the purposes of luncheon sign ups.

Tickets

$60.00 HCBFFA Member Ticket 8/19/26
$70.00 after 05:40 pm August 14

$70.00 Non Member (Guest) Ticket 8/19/26
$75.00 after 05:40 pm August 14