Importing Procedures

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Course Description

Our Import Procedures and Documentation Course teaches key import compliance obligations. In this course, you’ll learn about the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the U.S. (HTSUS) product classification, valuation, country of origin designation and marking, duty payment and record keeping. It is a day packed with information as well as solutions to trade compliance problems.

There are examples of documentation and procedures that are relevant and useful provided in the annually updated text. Learn how to decipher those cryptic forms required by the U.S. Government that your customs broker supplies to you. The knowledge you gain in this one-day course will be invaluable.

Don’t expect your customs brokers to teach you everything you need to know about importing and compliance. This course will provide you with practical guidelines for managing your customs broker so your customs broker can become your trade compliance partner. Learn key elements of auditing documentation prepared by your customs broker. Remember, your customs broker’s errors could result in penalties for YOU, the importer.

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If you’re looking for a deeper understanding of importing, import procedures and best practices, please consider our advanced Import Compliance Training – Importing 201.

What you will learn in Import Training

Regulators and regulations affecting you as an importer
Customs brokers roles and obligations: what should they be doing for you
Country of Origin & Product Marking
Overview of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the U.S. (HTSUS)
Valuation of your goods according to the import regulations
Duty Determination
Customs Entry Process
Record keeping Requirements
Timely Import Security Filing (ISF)

Import Documentation Course Will Benefit

Importers’ Trade Compliance, Purchasing, Logistics, Auditing, Finance and Legal managers or representatives, Customs Brokers.

This course is excellent for all levels; the instructor presents the material based on attendees stated needs.

Importing Procedures Course Agenda

8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Seminar
8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Central Time) – Webinar
Reference book U.S. Import Regulations, Procedures & Guidelines

THE IMPORT REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT
1. Customs & Border Protection & other regulatory agencies
2. The modernization act and reasonable care
VALUATION
1. Determining Value
2. Assists and Other Additions to Value
3. International Freight and Other Deductions from Value
4. Alternative Valuation Methods
5. Related Party Transactions
6. Currency Conversion
7. First Sale for Export Principle
8. The 4-Way Valuation Audit
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN AND MARKING
1. Country of Origin Regulations, Determination & Marking
OVERVIEW OF THE HARMONIZED TARIFF SCHEDULE OF THE US
1. Deciphering a Tariff Page
DUTY DETERMINATION
1. Free Trade Agreements and Duty Preference Programs
2. Other Duties, Duty Exemptions and Fees
ENTRY
1. Import and Entry Process Flow
2. Preparing to Make Entry
3. Consumption Entry — Detailed review of the entry form 3461 and the entry summary form 7501
4. Post Entry Amendment
5. Special Entry Types
RECORD KEEPING
1. Auditing & Maintaining Records The (a)(1)(A) List
OTHER IMPORT CONSIDERATIONS
1. Intellectual Property Rights
2. Quota, Samples, Wood Packaging, Lacey Act
3. Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act
CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT
1. Penalty Process
2. Monetary Penalties
3. Seizure & Forfeiture
4. Importer Audits
CUSTOMS SECURITY
1. ISF Importer Security Filing “10+2”
2. Customs — Trade Partnership Against Terrorism “C-TPAT”
3. Free & Secure Trade “FAST”

Customer Testimonials from Importing Procedures Course

“The most beneficial part of the webinar was the knowledge base of the instructor (after all, he did write the book). I feel better informed which will help me write better policy and make better decisions. – Supply Chain Manager”

“My position is new to me in the Customs Dept at my company. John’s experience was most beneficial to me. The organization of the agenda and class was excellent. This class is going to enhance my current training at my company. – Customs Compliance Specialist”

“I feel better informed which will help me write better policy and make better decisions.”

“Loved that Trudy had vast experience – especially her perspective starting out at entry level in this field and working her way up to subject matter expert. She had a very good perspective, talking to us, not at us. – Auditor”

“Greatly improve my job performance. I now know about the US laws, regulations, and system. Trudy is a really great teacher. She is engaging and an expert in the topic.”

“Class will help me to be vigilant about my entry documents and oversee my Broker more on their actions. Also I will keep better records with the required documents.”

“I feel so much better informed on importing as a whole. I am under strong instruction at my workplace, but I feel that I am more prepared now to contribute to the work we do on a daily basis. Great class! Thank you!”

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Price$595.00
Per Person

	Small Class Size
	6.5 Hrs Teaching
	Printed Book Included
	Certificate of Completion
	6.5 CCS/CEU Credits

Full-Day Class

Seminar Time: 8:30am – 4pm Local Time

Webinar Time: 8:30am – 4pm CT

Two 15min breaks (am/pm), 1hr lunch

Schedule:

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Location	Date
Webinar	May 10th
Webinar	Jun 15th
Webinar	Jul 12th
Webinar	Aug 10th
Webinar	Sep 13th
Webinar	Oct 13th
Webinar	Nov 8th
Webinar	Dec 1st

Policy

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U.S. Import Regulations Procedures & Guidelines
Author:
John D Goodrich

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