How do you know the classifications used by your customs broker or freight forwarder are up-to-date? When was the last time you received training on classification? Relying on a customs broker or freight forwarder without little or no input from the importer/exporter is not using due diligence or reasonable care. How can you prove to customs that you used due diligence and reasonable care when determining your classifications? You will have these questions answered and more during the training.
This program will help you begin to understand how to use the Harmonized Tariff System for imports and the Schedule B listing for exports. We will learn and review the 6 GRI- General Rules of Interpretation used to classify every product. After the training you will know where to go for help and what to look at when beginning to look at your own products. Why not learn how to begin that process and keep your company in compliance?

Have you always been sending your exports under NLR on your Shippers Export Declaration (SED)? When was the last time you verified that your products do not require a license to export? Did you know that an export can require a license by 3 different ways, the product, the end user and the country of final destination? Did you know that export license violations of the Export Administration Regulations for civil penalties have been increased from $10,000 to $50,000 per violation (they can go back up to 5 years) and criminal penalties have been increased from 10 years in jail to 20 years? If you're unfamiliar with how to use and check the commerce control list and ECCN classification then this class is for you.

This program will enable you to understand when and how to accurately complete an EEI (Electronic Export Information) using the new mandatory system. Upon completion of this program you will be able to answer what is an EEI, how do I complete one, and should we be filing directly to manage our risk and exposure? In addition you will have written instructions on how to complete each field on an EEI moving forward. You will also have sample powers of attorney and written authorization for handling “routed” exports.

Do you have written export procedures in your company to help ensure you are in full compliance with all Export Administration Regulations? Do you know where to go and what information is needed to get started? If not, this program can help you begin to write your own EMCP. Join us and learn what it must have to be effective, where to begin, and how to implement it. Having an effective EMCP in place prior to an export violation can significantly reduce your potential penalty and exposure.

Is your global supply chain in need of an overhaul? How can you legally eliminate, delay or recover some of these once-in-a-lifetime-duties? Although there is no magic pill or one size fits all solutions, there are strategies you can employ to help get you though these tariff wars. Come and listen and learn to ensure you are doing everything you can to help your company stay on top of your tariff strategy options.

How many times have you shipped to Canada/Mexico and simply filled out a USMCA Proof of Eligibility based on your customers’ instructions? Did you have any supporting documentation showing how you researched the rules of origin and obtained any manufactures affidavits proving your goods qualify for USMCA? Have you documented your research on your bill of materials as to how your goods qualify? Do you know if your goods have a duty associated with them or where to go to get this information?