E-Merchants Trade Council, Inc.

EMTC is excited to be part of U.S. Customs and Border Protection's program to elevate the standard of knowledge of our Licensed Customs House Brokers. 

REVIEW:  EMTC can review any activity provider's courses and other activities in line with standards and criteria set by the CBP program.  All information must be presented as a pdf file.

APPROVAL: Our licensed brokers and industry trade experts advise you of approval through our automated system or offer guidance on how to revise the submitted training in 4 business days, or less .  You will receive a unique confirmation code designating accrediting of your activity. 

UPDATES: EMTC offers a periodic newsletter with updates on the program and a list of approved courses and activities for the LCB Continuing Education requirement.  Education Providers and Licensed Brokers can sign up  to stay informed.  Scroll down for the QR code sign up.

SUPPORT: EMTC Accreditor Team lists the activities we accredit and the provider's name on all of our websites and in our Learning Management System. We can place a link to the activity registration page to make it easy to find information and sign up for the activity.  We offer additional marketing support if you also apply for a Global Pathways Passport Stamp.

ACTIVITIES: Prospective Continuing Education activities that may be approved include webinars, seminars, conferences, online self-directed training, workshops. If your activity type is not listed, contact us for quick guidance at education@emtc.org  Support information must be in a pdf format and uploaded.

TOPICS:  Informational activities that promote understanding of U.S. imports and exports and the policies, programs, business practices, laws and regulations for managing global trade are appropriate to submit for review. These topics also may meet our Customs Business Passport Stamp that LCBs can earn with your courses.

SUBMISSIONS:  To submit your Continuing Education Activity start by clicking the Education Menu item above and go to the drop down for LCB CE Course Accreditation.  Select the icon that matches the total duration of your activity inclusive of any breaks, etc. 

ACCREDITED COURSES:  A link to courses accredited by EMTC will be posted here starting in mid-December.  If provided by the educator there will be a link to the registration.  The list will be updated periodically as new courses are available.   Courses offered by EMTC will be listed but are not accredited by EMTC under Customs requirements. They will be indicated as EMTC offerings. 

RECORDKEEPING:  Records must be retained for 6 years for educators and brokers. Brokers should consider using the EMTC Global Pathways Passport micro credential to retain their evidence of courses  taken as well as to add micro credentials to their social media profiles.  

See the graphics below for the criteria, submission requirements and our easy, automated 5 step process to submit your training programs. 

The Continuing Education requirement is found in Title 19 C.F.R. Part 111.  See CBP webpage on Custom Broker Continuing Education and 88 Fed. Reg. 41224 (June 23, 2023) and the Federal Register notice implementing the LCB CE requirement.