Learn how to work
with the regulations to improve your organization’s
compliance know-how – and increase its profitability!
The
Customs Modernization and Informed Compliance Act has transferred
substantial
responsibilities directly to the importer for the proper classification
and
valuation of imported merchandise. Read our White Paper entitled "My Customs broker does that for me".
Under
the concept of Informed Compliance the importer must be knowledgeable
of the
laws and regulations governing imports. Customs will assist, but the
burden is
upon the importer to properly apply the Customs Regulations of the U.S.
and to
correctly classify imported merchandise. This latter concept is known,
under
the “Mod” Act as Reasonable Care.
Enforced
Compliance will be the negative result of an importer being ignorant of
the
regulatory requirements. Non- compliance with recordkeeping
requirements and an
inability to document a process that demonstrates Reasonable Care may
soon lead
to a regulatory or enforcement audit.
New and
Noteworthy
CBP’s
proposed 10+2 Rule will, when implemented, will have a substantial
impact upon U.S. importers. You’ll need to adjust your
process to
accomodate this new requirement.
Implementation
of the Bioterrorism Act.The
FDA requires
prior notice of imported food shipments before arrival into the U.S.
CBP
will collect duties and fees based on a periodic monthly statement.This program is expanded
to other ACE
participants
Benefits of
Attending
Receive a
comprehensive review of the classification of merchandise under the
Harmonized Tariff Schedules, the elements of variation and the
processes and procedures in transacting business with US Customs and
Border Protectionduring
both pre and post entry
Discuss,
in-depth, the Import Management System (IMS) strongly.A well constructed IMS could also serve as
a
factor in mitigation during audits or administrative actions initiated
by US
Customs and Border
Protection
Who
Should
Attend
Importers and
their staff who are involved in purchasing, traffic, logistics,
contract administration, coordination with customs brokers or with any
aspect of the import process
Customs
brokerage personnel
International
freight forwarders seeking a better understanding of the import process
Consultants and
attorneys seeking a more detailed understanding of import operations
Agenda
The 2-day Agenda
for the Import Operations & Procedures includes:
DAY 1
8:00 am – 8:30 am
Registration
and Continental Breakfast
8:30 am – 4:30 pm
U.S. Customs and
Border Protection and Other Government Agencies
Various Roles
of the U.S. Customs & Border Protection
Changing Roles
under the “Mod” Act
Role of Other
Government Agencies In the Import Process
Introduction
Background on
the Customs Modernization Act
Informed
Compliance
Reasonable Care
Shared
Responsibility
The Role of the
Customs Broker
Selecting a
Customs Broker
Services
Available
Limit of
Responsibility
Powers of
Attorney
Automated
Commercial Environment
Automated
Commercial Environment
The Entry
Process
24 hour Rule
Security Filing
("10+2 Rule")
Solid Wood
Packing requirements
Right to make
entry
Surety Bonds
& Insurance
Role of the
Surety
Continuous
entry bonds
Single entry
bonds
Various
purposes of bonds for other Customs activities
Types of Entries
Entry,
and Entry Summary
Warehouse
Entry
Temporary
Importation Entry
In-Bond
Entry
Transportation
& Exportation Entry
Foreign Trade Zone Entry
Conditionally Free
Import
Documentation
Commercial
Invoice
Packing List
Certificates of
Origin
Preference
Criteria Certificates
Quotas
Customs
Financial Procedures
Merchandise
Processing Fee
Harbor
Maintenance Fee
Post Entry
Processing
Reconciliation
Liquidation
Protests
Intellectual
Property Rights
Copyright
protections
Trademark
protections
Trade Name
protections
DAY
2
8:00 am – 8:30 am
Registration
and Continental Breakfast
8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Country of
Origin Marking
Determining
Origin
Nature of
Merchandise Marking
J List
Exceptions
Examinations
and Certificates of Marking
Harmonized
Tariff Classification
Background on
the Harmonized System
Structure of
the HTSUS
General Rules
of Interpretation
General Notes
Application of
the HTS to Imported Merchandise
Tariff
Engineering
Classification
Rulings from U.S.
Customs Border and Protection
Valuation of
Imported Merchandise
The Valuation
Code
Transaction
Value
Alternative
Methods of Appraisement
Statutory
Additions to Appraised Value
Statutory
Exclusions to Appraised Value
Bona Fide Sales
for Export
Import
Compliance and Recordkeeping
Import
Management Systems
Recordkeeping
Requirements
The
“A (1) (a) List” of Required Records
Preparing for
and Managing a Customs Audit
CBP Initiative
Focused
Assessment - the audit process
Importer Self
Assessment (ISA)
Customs-Trade
Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT)
E-Commerce
Evolution of
the global virtual marketplace
E-Commerce and
the Customs Regulations
Responsibilities
of the Importer
DID YOU KNOW?
C-TPAT
is a very important issue facing many importers. Find out
about
the process and the benefits to be gained at this Unz
& Co.
workshop.
Essential
References to take back to the office!!
These
valuable resources
will help you understand the ins and outs of the import process
– including
current U.S. Customs and other Government agency regulations.
They
make participating
in the workshop more rewarding and serve as essential references once
you are
back in the office!
Import
Documentation & Procedures
Tariff Classsification under the
Harmonized System - Exercises
Customs
Border
Protection informed Compliance publications on Reasonable Care and
Tariff
Classification
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more information on dates and locations not listed
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Customer
Service at 800-631-3098
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