Exporting to Mexico: Documentation & Procedures Class

The Mexican Documentation & Procedures Seminar is designed for U.S. exporters who want to ship their goods to Mexico, Mexico importers, and executives with operations in Mexico who want to stay current with the legal requirements of exporting to Mexico.

Reasons to attend this seminar include a comprehensive overview of the requirements on both sides of the border to efficiently, safely, and properly transact cross-border commerce between Mexico and the U.S. Increasing changes in U.S. and Mexican Customs regulations affect the way business is done year to year. This seminar is designed to help in the understanding of the legal requirements of doing business in Mexico and provide an opportunity to focus on updating their operations and establish internal procedures which will enable them to practice a level of reasonable care required by both govern­ments.

Mexico Documentation- Half Day Class $295* per person (*early registration price) Topics Covered Include:

-TEMPORARY ENTRY INTO MEXICO
Entry of Business Persons Entry of Goods

-TRANSPORTATION IN MEXICO
Cross-Border Trucking Low Value Shipment Exports to Mexico Commercial
Samples Chart of Documents/Goods to Border Customs Clearance Procedures

-EXPORT DOCUMENTATION TO MEXICO
Documents for Export and Import
Commercial Invoice
Packing List
Automated Export System (AES)
Pedimento
Certificates of Origin - NAFTA and Non-NAFTA

-TARIFF SCHEDULES AND CUSTOMS CLEARANCE
Tariffs, Taxes and Customs Fees
Mexico Tariff Schedule
Antidumping and Countervailing Duties
Wood Packaging Materials

-LABELING AND STANDARDS
Mandatory and Voluntary Labeling Requirements Verifications Units

-INFORMATION RESOURCES
Brokers on U.S./Mexico Border U.S. and Mexican Border Organizations
International Trade Web Sites

Schedule (price include "Mexico Procedures & Documentation" reference book) :

• Webinar - October 14 (10:30am to 2:00pm Central Time)
• Webinar - December 2 (10:30am to 2:00pm Central Time)
• Charlotte, NC - December 9 (8:30 am to noon)
• Cincinnati, OH - November 18 (8:30 am to noon)
• Houston, TX - December 16 (8:30am to noon)
• Las Vegas, NV October 28, 2011 (8:30am to noon)
• San Diego, CA - November 4 (8:30am to noon)

Why Consider the Letters of Credit Seminar?                                     

As we see our exports increasing, our international accounts receivable balances are increasing too.  Many exporters fear the many mysteries and risks associated with selling their goods to foreign buyers, including those mysterious international banks.  How do we insure that we will receive payment for all of those shipments?  How can we get paid faster and with lower bank fees?  Just what is the difference between a Documentary Collection and a Documentary Credit?  Is a Letter of Credit really a “guaranteed” payment?

As your export business grows, these questions will become more and more important.  How can you ensure that you are making the correct decisions about the credit terms that are offered to your foreign customers?  One great way to gain confidence in those decisions is to attend a Global Training Center seminar, covering topics that will lead to faster and less expensive payments.  Our instructors can explain the intricacies of international movement of funds; explain the potential gains/losses of foreign exchange fluctuations; clarify those mysterious documentary requirements found on those pesky Letters of Credit; and explain those numerous banking fees associated with international payments.

Sign up now for the next seminar provided in your area (see schedule below).  Or, even better, contact Global Training Center to schedule a seminar especially designed for your company and presented at your location.

Reference Book received with Seminar/Webinar registration recently updated 2011
"Export/Import Letters of Credit and Payment Methods" Author: John S. Gordon

Anaheim, CA - April 19
Chicago, IL - Feb 28
Columbus,OH - May 17
Houston, TX - Mar 20
Las Vegas, NV - May 24
Milwaukee, WI - May 17
Minneapolis, MN - April 18
Philadelphia, PA - Feb 23
Pittsburgh, PA - April 26
Raleigh, NC - Mar 15
St Louis, MO - Feb 16

Webinar - Feb 29 (online 8:30am to 4:00pm Central Time)
Webinar - April 27

Incoterms® Rules 2010 Will you be ready?

New International Commericial Terms rules were announced September 2010.  These changes became effective January 1, 2011. Does your company have a plan to train your staff with the new changes? International traders will have a large task ahead of them as they evaluate which term or terms will work best for their situation with upcoming changes.

Who should attend? Exporters, Importers, Sales Managers, Purchasing Managers, Forwarders, Customs Brokers, Carriers, Credit Professionals, Insurers, Trade Consultants, International Bankers, and Attorneys.

Global Training Center can help you with 1/2 day seminars and webinars to prepare your staff.  Cost is $295* per person and includes reference manual 'U.S. Domestic Terms of Sale and Incoterms® 2010' a $69 value.

Learn about Incoterms® Terms: Global Training Center is offering a series of seminars nationwide.  (CLICK ON DATE TO REGISTER)

®"Incoterms" is a trademark of the International Chamber of Commerce.
*Register 1 month in advance to receive early registration price.  Add $50 for late registration.

Suddenly Responsible for Import & Export Departments

Have you found yourself suddenly responsible for the import and export departments in your company?

Like most companies you have likely had to make the tough decision to reorganize your staff,  including laying off key individuals. If you chose to lay off your international logistics and trade compliance staff you may have discovered, too late, that these folks were critical to the success of your import/export programs and they provided you a much-needed safety net against regulatory intervention. Now they are gone and suddenly your company expects you to fill in the void.

And while your company was busy downsizing the US authorities responsible for export and import regulation were busy upsizing. During 2008 and 2009 the US Government implemented more sweeping regulatory changes with enhanced penalties than in the previous decade. Ignorance of the law is no longer a valid excuse for non-compliance!

What are you going to do?

Don’t panic! Stay calm! Get educated!

Your first responsibility is to identify what you don’t know about importing and exporting. That is where Global Training Center can help. With a proven track record and experienced instructors we can help you identify the critical components of an import or export trade compliance and logistics program and help put you back on the road to success!

John D. Goodrich