# exim.community > A private cross-border trade community for exporters, importers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and CHAs. Curated WhatsApp groups for trade discussion, networking, and customs & compliance. **URL:** https://exim.community/en/ ## Hero ### A Private Cross-Border Trade Community Built for Active Global Operators Three focused WhatsApp groups for trade discussion, industry networking, and customs & compliance — access matched to your role. **Trust indicators:** - Verified Members - Active Trade Professionals Only - No Spam ## Focused groups ### Three Focused Groups Approved members join purpose-built communities — each with a clear scope, audience, and set of rules. Access is assigned based on your profile and verification status, not chosen at signup. You may receive access to one, two, or all three groups depending on your role and credentials. ## Membership intake form - **Your Role** (required) - Choose the option closest to how you identify. - Approved roles: Exporter, Importer, Procurement / Sourcing Manager, Customs House Agent (CHA), Customs Broker, Freight Forwarder - Waitlist roles: Planning to start importing/exporting, Student / learning about trade - **Professional License / Registration Number (Optional)** - Used for verification of access to the Customs & Compliance Professionals community. - **Company / Firm Name** (required) - **Average shipment value** (required) - Options: Less than $10,000, $10,000–$100,000, Greater than $100,000 - **Primary trade region** (required) - Options: Asia & Middle East, Europe, Americas, Africa, Oceania - **Sub-region(s) (optional, select all that apply)** Role hint: Choose the option closest to how you identify. Approved members: **Get Community Access** ## Waitlist form (non-active traders) ### Planning to Start Importing or Exporting? EXIM Network is currently focused on active traders. Join the waitlist and we'll notify you when onboarding expands to new exporters, importers, and professionals entering international trade. ## Frequently Asked Questions Everything you need to know about joining our trade communities. ### What is exim.community? A private cross-border trade community with three specialized WhatsApp groups: Trade Discussion for operational trade Q&A, Networking for professional introductions and regulated promotion, and Customs & Compliance Professionals for advanced expert conversations. Approved members are invited to one or more groups based on their profile and verification status. ### Who can join? Active exporters, importers, trade managers, freight forwarders, and verified trade professionals such as Customs House Agents, customs brokers, and trade compliance consultants. If you are a student or planning your first shipment, select that role during signup to join the waitlist — we will notify you when access expands. ### What topics are discussed? Topics vary by community. Trade Discussion covers customs procedures, documentation, logistics, and market intelligence. Networking covers introductions, partnerships, and service discovery. The Compliance Professionals community covers advanced classification, valuation, regulatory interpretation, and trade compliance strategy. ### Is this a buyer-supplier marketplace? No. This is not a marketplace. Trade Discussion and Compliance communities are for knowledge sharing only. Networking allows regulated professional promotion, but bulk lead generation and spam are prohibited. ### Can I promote my company or services? Promotion is only permitted inside the Networking community. Promotional activity in discussion-focused communities may result in removal. ### Who can join the Customs & Compliance Professionals community? Verified Customs House Agents, Customs Brokers, Trade Compliance Consultants, Customs Attorneys, and equivalent licensed professionals. ### Do customs brokers and CHAs need to be active traders to join? No. Compliance professionals can join by selecting their role during signup. Provide your license or registration number if available — our team uses it for verification and may upgrade your member tier over time. ### How is access to the Customs & Compliance Professionals community verified? You may optionally provide a professional license or registration number during signup. Our team reviews credentials and may upgrade your member tier to verified professional status. Access is granted instantly where eligible; verification refines permissions over time. ### What is the difference between Trade Discussion and Customs & Compliance Professionals? Trade Discussion is for practical operational questions from active traders — documentation, shipping, and day-to-day trade challenges. The Compliance Professionals community is for advanced customs, classification, valuation, and regulatory interpretation among licensed experts. ### Can compliance professionals mention their company while answering queries? In Compliance Professionals, share expertise and context without soliciting business. Brief professional identification is acceptable when relevant to the answer; marketing, client solicitation, and service pitching are not allowed outside Networking. ### If I am both an importer and a licensed broker, can I access multiple communities? Yes. Approved members may receive access to one or more communities depending on their profile, experience, and verification status. Dual-role members typically receive Trade Discussion, Networking, and Compliance Professionals access. ### Is there a fee to join? No, membership is currently free for qualified active traders and trade professionals. ### What if I'm not currently trading? Select "Planning to start importing/exporting" or "Student / learning about trade" as your role during signup. You will be directed to the waitlist and we will notify you when onboarding expands. --- Can't find what you're looking for? Contact: community@vlobel.com [Community guidelines](https://exim.community/en/guidelines) Powered by Vlobel