Training Course Syllabus:

Mastering International Customs - INCOTERMS, NAFTA, TPP, TAA, 19 CFR 152 and more: In-person Seminar

Course Description:

In this one day seminar, you will learn a broad range of topics to introduce you to the areas of import trade management. Each topic included in this informative session will give the attendee an insight into the most important aspects of global trade management (GTM) and an understanding of how some of the pieces fit together in today´s dynamic environment of ever changing laws and regulations

Course Benefits:

A high level introduction to all aspects of GTM for Imports
Approved for 8 hours of NEI CCS credits
Scheduled to provide convenience of date and location with other important trade events
Certificate of Completion for all attendees
Provided in support of legal requirements to exercise reasonable care

Learning Objectives:

Learn the key areas of import GTM
Learn the global and national legal framework
Learn InCoTerms: what are they and what they mean to your company
Learn trade Classification under the Harmonized System (HS) as implemented in the HTSUS
Learn about the GATT Article VII Valuation Code and its implementing regulation in the US under the TAA and 19 CFR 152
Learn about Non-Preferential and Preferential Country of Origin, their uses, determinations, and associated risks
Learn about best practices for internal controls for your Import Compliance Program, including Record Keeping
Understand how GTM requires People, Process, and Technology for best results

Areas Covered:

The General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) and the World Trade Organization (WTO)
The International Chamber of Commerce´s (ICC) InCoTerms© from Ex Works to DDP
The history and current application and importance of product Classification under the global system and HTS
Overview of the Customs Valuation Hierarchy and some common risk areas
Non-Preferential Origin determinations and applications including Marking & Labeling
Preferential Origin issues, including NAFTA and a view to the TPP
Creating an Import Compliance Program, including Record Keeping
The Basics of a GTM Training Program
The Basics of a GTM Audit Program

Course Outline:

Day One (8:30 AM - 4:30 PM)

Registration Process: 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM

Session Start Time: 9:00 AM

8:30am – 9:00am - Speaker Intro, Meet & Greet
9:00am – 9:30am - History & Background of Global and National Legal Framework
9:30am – 10:15am - InCoTerms
10:15am – 10:30am - Break
10:30am – 11:30am - History and Current Framework for global trade product Classification
11:30am – 12:30pm - History, Overview, and Common Risk Areas of customs Valuation
12:30pm – 1:15pm - Lunch
1:15pm – 2:00pm - Non-Preferential Origin including Marking & Labeling
2:00pm – 2:45pm - Preferential Origin, including NAFTA and the TPP
2:45pm – 3:00pm - Break
3:00pm – 4:00pm - Creating an Import Compliance Program including Training & Audits
4:00pm – 4:30pm - Q & A/Wrap Up

Seminar Summary:

In this one day seminar, you will learn a broad range of topics to introduce you to the areas of import trade management. (see full course description)

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