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Dates & Locations (two-day program)
Agenda
Registration Information
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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 "Importer's Recordkeeping Requirements", which reinforces the importance of the importer documenting a process that demonstrates Reasonable Care.
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.
- CBP’s
proposed 10+2 Rule will, when implemented, 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.
- 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 Protection during both pre- and post entry.
- Discuss,
in-depth, the Import Management System (IMS). A well constructed
IMS could also serve as a factor in mitigation during audits or
administrative actions initiated by US Customs and Border Protection.
- 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
The 2-day Agenda for the Import Operations & Procedures Workshop includes:
8:00am – 8:30am
Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:30am – 4:30pm
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
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
8:00am – 8:30am
- Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:30am – 4:30pm
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
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.
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Free 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!
For more information on dates and locations not listed,
or to arrange for an in-house program on this topic
please call Unz & Co.
Customer Service at 800-631-3098
Registration
Register online above or
call Unz & Co. Customer Service at 800-631-3098 to register
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