CBP Invites Experts to Join Trade Operations Committee
Published Date: 11/19/2025
Notice
Summary
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is looking for people to join their Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee. This group helps guide important decisions about how customs work for businesses. If you’re interested, apply by December 19, 2025, to have a say in shaping trade rules and operations.
Analyzed Economic Effects
5 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 2 costs, 1 mixed.
Open Call: Apply by December 19, 2025
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is accepting applications to fill 20 seats on the Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee. If you want to influence customs trade rules and operations, apply by December 19, 2025, using the required materials and submission methods in the notice.
No Pay, No Travel Reimbursement
Members appointed to the Committee will not receive compensation and do not get travel reimbursement or per diem for meetings. Committee members must cover any travel or other costs themselves.
Time Commitment and Removal Rules
Committee members serve terms determined by the Secretaries, not to exceed three years, and the Committee meets once each quarter (additional meetings possible). A member absent for two public meetings in a calendar year or who does not participate in the Committee's work may be removed.
Application Materials and Pre-Appointment Checks
To apply you must submit a statement of interest, resume, contact information, industry statement, and agree to pre-appointment mandatory background and tax checks; all documents must be in Microsoft Word format. A national security clearance is not required for the position.
Membership Representation and No Alternates
The Committee has 20 members who must represent trade/transportation communities or firms affected by CBP commercial operations, represent major regions, and membership is specific to the appointee—members may not send alternates to meetings.
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