Pacific Customs Brokers is offering a seminar on U.S. Customs Compliance to commercial/professional importers, non-resident importers, controllers, carriers, shippers and receivers. The seminar will focus on compliance and regulations of goods imported/exported into the USA. This is a great opportunity for businesses with newly hired logistics staff, as it is a cost effective way for employees to receive training and/or refresh their awareness in the transportation industry. This session is open to business owners, operation managers, purchasers and warehouse managers. We will cover such topics as: customs regulations, required documentation, North American Free Trade Agreement eligibility and the logistics of seamless cross border shipping. The knowledge gained at this seminar, could directly effect your shipments crossing the border. Shipment delays and possible penalties issued by U.S. Customs and Border Protection could be the result of not being informed. If you are importing goods on both sides of the border, we offer a full day seminar on U.S. and Canadian Customs Compliance.

Presentation Speaker:

April Collier LCB, CCS - Licensed Customs Broker and Certified Customs Specialist with over 25 years experience in the industry. April has been teaching Customs Brokerage Classes for over 15 years and is a Senior Trade Compliance Advisor with Pacific Customs Brokers (USA).

Topics of the Seminar Include:

Role of U.S. Customs Broker

Responsibility of the Importer

CBP & Other Government Agencies

NAFTA Certificate of Origin - Review Requirements

Harmonized System Tariff Classification

FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration)

What’s New?

Entry Types

Required Documents and Forms

Invoice Requirements

Liquidated Damages and Penalties

Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism

Date, Times and Location:

Pacific Customs Brokers - Seminar Room

101 - 17637 1st Avenue, Surrey, BC

Thursday, October 27, 2011

#1 9am - 12pm - CDN Customs Compliance

#2 12:30pm - 3:30pm - U.S. Customs Compliance

#3 9am - 3:30pm - CDN & U.S. Combined Sessions

Registration Information:

Seminar Fee: The cost of the session is $95 CAD per person. The cost to attend a combined Canadian & U.S. Customs Compliance session is $145 CAD (breakfast and lunch is included). Lunch is served at 12pm.