Advanced Importing
6.5 Hour Course
6.5 Hour Course with two 15-min breaks & 1hr lunch
Webinars
$595 (Webcam required)
8:30AM – 4:00PM CT
Download Importing 201 Course Agenda ⬇️
Importing 201 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 Audit Preparation
I. U.S. CUSTOMS COMPLIANCE
• Regulatory Environment
• Reasonable Care
• Key Compliance Issues
• Common Importer Errors
II. CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT
• Penalty Process
• Specific Elements Comprising the Monetary Penalties
• Audit Types and Triggers
III. THE FOCUSED ASSESSMENT PROCESS
• FA Process Overview
• Pre-Assessment Survey Process & Questionnaire
• Instructions for Focused Assessment Process
• Electronic Data Processing Questionnaire
• Technical Information for Pre-Assessment Survey (TIPS)
• Assessment Compliance Test (ACT)
• Risk Opinion Under Focus Assessment
• Compliance Improvement Plan (CIP)
• Focus Assessment Follow-Up Audit
IV. SPECIAL ISSUES WITHIN AN AUDIT
• Systemic Errors
• Timely Completion and Resolution of Issues
• Gray areas of HTS Classification
• Delay Requests to Apply for CTPAT
• Errors Disclosed and Prior Disclosures During an Audit
• Treatment of Ultimate Consignee Transactions
• Importer Quantification
• Prior Disclosure, Sampling, and Offset Practices Codified
• Conflict Resolution During and Audit
V. INTERNAL CONTROL
• Internal Control Summary by Component
• Evaluating The Control Environment, The Risk Assessment Process, Monitoring Activities
• Evaluating Information and Communications Process, The Control Activities
• Guidance for the Internal Control Interviewing Process
• COSO Internal Control-Integrated Framework
• Compliance Techniques
VI. RECORD KEEPING COMPLIANCE
• Requirements, Production, Inspection & Examination
• List of Records Required, to be Maintained and Produced Pursuant 19 U.S.C. § 1509 (a)(1)(A)
VII. CTPAT TRADE COMPLIANCE PROGRAM
VIII. STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES
This course accommodates both beginners and experienced learners, with instructors providing a level set to align understanding and maximize learning outcomes.
Importers’ and Customs Brokers’ representatives who are in: Auditing, Purchasing, Logistics, Compliance, Legal or anyone with responsibility for import compliance.
With international trade, understanding and adhering to import regulations isn’t just best practice—it’s a necessity. Whether your company manages hundreds of imports a month or just a few, the implications of non-compliance can be severe:
- Fines
- Penalties
- Seizures
- Lost customers
- Tarnished reputation
We recommend taking our Importing Procedures course, prior to this course. This will be to your advantage and allow you to get the best understanding of this topic.
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Advanced Importing Compliance Training. Learn about customs audit assessments, reasonable care and much more! Compliance is vital for mitagating fees and fines. (See why it matters)
This Advanced Importing Course is designed to empower you with strategies for proactive import compliance and successful navigation of customs audits.
The Stakes Are High – A customs audit can significantly impact any business involved in international trade. Not being prepared can lead to operational disruptions, financial losses, and legal challenges. Don’t leave your company’s standing to chance. Our expert-led course offers the knowledge and tools you need to maintain compliance, streamline your import operations, and protect your business reputation.
Take this Advanced Importing Training to be proactive and not reactive to a Customs Import Audit. 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 with this Advanced Importing Course
How do you effectively begin a statistically relevant import compliance audit for your company with a limited budget? How do you respond to Customs’ inquiries? Would your company’s procedures and policies withstand Customs scrutiny? Is there evidence of reasonable care?
All of these questions and more will be addressed in our advanced import compliance course to ensure you and your firm are prepared. You will receive a comprehensive text, which is regularly updated. It incorporates samples of import procedures and policies.
Late registrations are welcome.
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Why it matters
It’s so important to properly declare your imports. Even if your broker is doing the work, it’s your responsibility to make sure your service providers are doing their job correctly.
See the duties and fees owed to CBP as a result of audits and assessments of U.S. importers when declarations fall short.
Small Class
This means there is more time for you to grow, ask questions and get the knowledge and answers you need to succeed.
Expert Instructor
Our experts provide you with insights and real-world applications, fostering a deeper grasp of trade compliance.
Reference Book
Receive a free reference book. This will benefit you far past the course. Fee for shipments outside continental U.S.
Certificate
With this interactive course, you will receive a certificate of completion and a digital badge to share.
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