LAREDO LICENSED US CUSTOM BROKERS ASSOCIATION INC

What LAREDO LICENSED US CUSTOM BROKERS ASSOCIATION INC does

The Laredo Licensed U.S. Customs Brokers Association, Inc. (LLUSCBA) is a non-profit trade association incorporated in Texas that represents licensed customs brokers operating at the Port of Laredo. The association operates a community-led model, organizing first-Wednesday-of-the-month meetings attended by officials from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), USDA, and FDA, alongside member brokers, to communicate upcoming regulatory changes, resolve procedural issues, and facilitate professional dialogue. Its core offerings include periodic educational seminars, an annual Southern Border Conference, a CCS (Certified Customs Specialist) program, LCC Scholarships, and a public "Find a Broker" directory for importers and exporters seeking brokerage services.

The association builds on a decades-long institutional relationship with the National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA), positioning LLUSCBA as the local Port of Laredo chapter. Its technology stack is minimal, consisting of the Wild Apricot membership-management platform, and only 5 employees are reported on staff. Revenue is generated through membership dues (a recurring subscription model) supplemented by a small store selling merchandise and materials, with event fees likely contributing to income from the Southern Border Conference. Marketing and member engagement are conducted through events, monthly meetings, photo albums, and a Twitter presence (@lluscba). The association is governed by a member-elected Board of Directors with no external ownership, and it operates exclusively within the Laredo, Texas market as the institutional gateway of choice for cross-border trade at that port.

Name

LAREDO LICENSED US CUSTOM BROKERS ASSOCIATION INC

Legal name

The Laredo Licensed U.S. Customs Brokers Association, Inc.

Website

https://lluscba.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Laredo Licensed U.S. Customs Brokers Association, Inc. is a Texas-based non-profit trade association that represents licensed customs brokers at the Port of Laredo, providing monthly coordination meetings with CBP, USDA, and FDA, educational seminars, the annual Southern Border Conference, and a public broker directory.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Laredo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: The organization operates as a professional association for licensed customs brokers, likely funded through membership dues. The website features a Store section for merchandise and materials.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

LLUSCBA is a non-profit professional trade association serving licensed U.S. customs brokers operating at the Port of Laredo. It delivers its core value through recurring first-Wednesday-of-the-month coordination meetings attended by officials from Customs & Border Protection (CBP), USDA, and FDA, periodic educational seminars, the annual Southern Border Conference, and a public "Find a Broker" directory that helps importers and exporters locate member customs brokers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LLUSCBA Membership Membership in the Laredo Licensed U.S. Customs Brokers Association for licensed customs brokers operating at the Port of Laredo, providing access to monthly coordination meetings with CBP, USDA, and FDA officials, educational seminars, the Southern Border Conference, and the member community.
• Monthly Coordination Meetings First-Wednesday-of-the-month meetings attended by officials from Customs & Border Protection, USDA, FDA, and member customs brokers, where agencies advise brokers of upcoming programs, regulatory and procedural changes, and where problems are discussed and resolved.
• Educational Seminars and Webinars Periodic educational seminars and webinars for members on customs brokerage skills, regulatory updates, and specialized topics such as CTPAT 2026 Module 3 and agricultural product importing/exporting.
• Southern Border Conference Annual conference hosted by LLUSCBA (e.g., Southern Border Conference 2017, 2023) bringing together customs brokers, federal agency officials, and trade industry stakeholders for cross-border trade discussions and professional development.
• Find a Broker Directory Public online directory on the LLUSCBA website that allows importers and exporters to locate member licensed customs brokers operating at the Port of Laredo.
• LLUSCBA Online Store Online store on the association's Wild Apricot site selling merchandise and materials to members and supporters.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe LLUSCBA coordinates with the National Brokers' Association and participated in an NCBFAA Visit event. The national association represents the customs brokerage profession at the federal level and LLUSCBA serves as the local chapter representing the Port of Laredo region.
• U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)coreOthersCBP officials regularly attend LLUSCBA monthly meetings to advise brokers of coming programs, regulatory changes, and procedures. Problems are discussed and resolved in these coordination sessions.
• U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)coreOthersUSDA officials participate in LLUSCBA meetings to provide updates on agricultural import/export regulations and coordinate with customs brokers on compliance matters.
• Food and Drug Administration (FDA)coreOthersFDA officials attend LLUSCBA meetings to advise brokers on food, drug, and cosmetic import regulations and coordinate compliance efforts with customs brokers.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• NASBITE International: NASBITE is a professional association for trade practitioners that offers credentials (Certified Global Business Professional) and educational programming. It overlaps with LLUSCBA on professional development for customs and trade professionals but operates at a national credentialing level.
• National Association of Foreign Trade Zones (NAFTZ): NAFTZ represents the network of U.S. Foreign Trade Zones, which intersect closely with customs brokerage at border ports. While its core focus is FTZ operators, it competes for the same importer/exporter audience and is a logical peer in the broader border-trade ecosystem.

Broad incumbents

• American Association of Exporters and Importers (AAEI): AAEI is a broader trade association representing importers and exporters on trade policy and compliance. While it covers a wider constituency than licensed customs brokers, it competes for the same regulatory-advocacy mindshare and educational programming budget from members in the Laredo trade corridor.

Direct peers

• National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA): NCBFAA is the national-level trade association for U.S. customs brokers and freight forwarders, directly analogous to LLUSCBA but at the federal advocacy level. LLUSCBA already coordinates with NCBFAA as a local chapter affiliate, making it the closest organizational peer.

Others

• World Trade Centers Association (WTCA): WTCA is a global network of trade-promotion organizations. The Laredo World Trade Center is part of this ecosystem and serves overlapping importer/exporter and broker communities. It is adjacent rather than directly competitive, but provides alternative forums for trade education and networking.

Regional players

• Laredo Chamber of Commerce: The Laredo Chamber is the local business community organization serving the same Laredo trade ecosystem. While it covers all sectors rather than specifically customs brokers, it competes for member dues, event attendance, and policy advocacy attention from the same Laredo business audience.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/lluscba
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/laredo-licensed-us-custom-brokers-association-inc

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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Investments

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