Release time：07.20.2026

Short answer Yes, in many cases. A foreign-based NVOCC that registers with the Federal Maritime Commission to operate in the U.S. trades is generally required to submit proof of financial responsibility. For a registered foreign-based NVOCC that is not licensed, the required amount is generally USD 150,000. If the foreign NVOCC chooses the license route instead, the financial responsibility amount is generally USD 75,000, but the license route has additional requirements, including a U.S. branch presence and a qualifying individual.