Importing Documentation & Procedures
Full Day Course
In this Importing Documentation & Procedures course, you’ll learn what is reasonable care, about the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the U.S. (HTSUS) product classification, valuation, country of origin designation and marking, duty payment, and record keeping.
Don’t Risk Non-Compliance! Learn the Key Elements of Auditing Your Customs Broker
As the importer of record, you are responsible for using reasonable care to enter, classify and determine the value of imported merchandise and more. Our Importing Documentation & Procedures Course teaches key import compliance obligations and documentation requirements.
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 Import Procedures and Documentation 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.
Full Day
Two 15 min breaks // 1 hr lunch
$595–$645
Price is per person
Webinars: 8:30am-4pm CT $595
Seminars: 8:30am-4pm Local Time $645
All Webinars require a Webcam
Advanced Recommendation
We recommend taking our advanced Importing 201 Course, following this course. This will prepare your firm and its divisions for the possibility of receiving either a U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (Customs) letter of inquiry or an audit request.
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| Learn the importance of accurate paperwork and timely reporting. Designed… $645.00 |
| Learn the importance of accurate paperwork and timely reporting. Designed… $595.00 |
| Learn the importance of accurate paperwork and timely reporting. Designed… $645.00 |
| Learn the importance of accurate paperwork and timely reporting. Designed… $595.00 |
| Learn the importance of accurate paperwork and timely reporting. Designed… $595.00 |
Course Features
Small Class
This means there is more time for you to grow and get the knowledge and answers you need to succeed. We highly encourage participation and questions throughout the class.
Book Included
With this course, you will receive a free reference book. This will benefit you far past the course.
Late registrations are welcome, temporary ebook access will be granted.
Certification
With this interactive course, you will receive a certificate of completion and a digital badge.
Credits
You may earn education credits for completing this course. See details
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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
I. THE IMPORT REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT
• Customs & Border Protection
• Prohibitions, Restrictions Other Regulatory Agencies
• The Customs Modernization Act
• Reasonable Care
• Value, Classification, Country of Origin, Duty, Record Keeping
II. VALUATION
• Determining Value
• Alternative Valuation Methods
• Related Party Transactions
• Currency Conversion
• International Freight Deductions
• Buying and Selling Commissions
• First Sale for Export Principle
• Customs Valuation Encyclopedia
• The 4-Way Valuation Audit
• Regulations
III. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN AND MARKING
• Country of Origin Regulations, Determination, Marking, and Exportation
IV. OVERVIEW OF THE HARMONIZED TARIFF SCHEDULE OF THE U.S.
V. DUTY DETERMINATION
• Free Trade Agreements and Duty Preference Programs
• Other Duties, Duty Exemptions, and Fees
VI. ENTRY
• Import and Entry Process Flow
• Preparing to Make Entry
• Consumption Entry — Detailed review of the entry form 3461 and the entry summary form 7501
• Post Entry Amendment
• Special Entry Types
• Foreign Trade Zones
• Liquidation
VII. RECORD KEEPING
• Auditing & Maintaining Records The (a)(1)(A) List, ITRAC, ACE
VIII. OTHER IMPORT CONSIDERATIONS
• Priority Trade Issues, Quota, Samples, Wood Packaging, Forced Labor
IX. CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT AND SECURITY
• Penalty Process, Monetary Penalties, Seizure & Forfeiture
• Importer Audits
• Port Security, Importer Security Filing (ISF), CTPAT
- Webinars: 8:30AM-4:00PM CT [Reference book will be shipped to you]
- Seminars: 8:30AM-4:00PM Local Time [You will receive reference book in class]
Two 15 Minute breaks AM/PM
1 hour lunch (around noon)
Who should attend:
Importers’ Trade Compliance Directors, Specialists, Global Compliance, Purchasing, Logistics, Auditing, Freight, Finance, and Legal managers or representatives, Customs Brokers.
This import training class is excellent for beginners and also serves as a refresher for experienced professionals.
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