Course Covers New US Customs Regulations

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By obtaining the C-TPAT registration number from the U.S. Customs Department, you protect yourself against inspection delays. That surely may affect the relations with your customers if your promised and delivered dates cannot be respected. 1. Fast Identification of transactions intermediaries. 2. Fast evaluation of the security risks. 3. Faster customs clearance for the C-TPAT participants. 4. Attribution to your company of a security rating by the U.S. Customs. 5. Automatic updating of any new security measures. 6. Security measures audit of your company by the U.S. Customs Department. 7. Faster passage trough customs line with your C-TPAT registration. (F.A.S.T.) 8. Lesser inspections at customs. 9. Auto inspections emphasis. This course concerns managers and technical staff involved in the Customs process who wish to avoid excessive costs and penalties related to improper procedures. Minimize the potential risks incurred in the transfer of goods related to the new U.S. Customs rules and regulations.   COURSE OUTLINE Institution: Compu-Finder Duration: 2 days:October 26-27, 2004 Goals: •Offer participants a general knowledge of the customs procedures required for importing and exporting goods. •To know all the impacts, stakes and consequences overall the exportation logistic regarding the new U.S customs laws and rules including all anti-terrorist programs and actions. •Learn different techniques in pricing for exportation, various ways transportation and insurance responsibilities related to. •Learn all customs documents used is international commerce for import/export and their signification. Targeted public: Directors, management and other personnel responsible for import/export of goods. Subjects covered: Introduction: Presentation of speaker, course outline, identification of the expectations of each participant and remittance of course material The customs process The importing process Required documentation Customs requirements for commercial invoices The role of the customs broker His interventions and expertise Custom duties Overview on the classification of merchandises, the pre-requisites, the tariffs structure, rules to follow The process and procedures related to the customs duties Determining the origin of the goods and the effect of the customs classification, NAFTA Shipment values The deductions, additions and inco-terms Preparing B3, B13 Custom's requirements and delays NAFTA Certificates C-TPAT/and the Canadian equivalent PIP The new Advance Commercial Information (ACI) requirements FAST (Free and Secure Trade) The customs compliance and the penalty program (AMPS) and available technologies Claims Delays, requirements and documentations Return of goods Required documentation Exportation To the United States, Overseas Review Location: Toronto - Hotel Park Plaza (Carlton Place) 33, Carlson Court, Toronto, Ontario To attend:  Caroline Seaman at 450-226-2238 or 1-800-861-6618