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Upcoming Seminars & Notices Drawback Seminar         09/25/12 Generous discounts available to former FCBF CHB & Tariff Classification Students Drawback is a service that is often unavailable from import-export brokers but that will offer your clients a broader range of options.  A drawback component will add value to your services. Who May Claim Drawback:  Basically, anyone who has had official possession of the imported or substituted merchandise would be eligible to claim drawback. Course Instructors:    Mr. Troy Larkin, Consultant - CITTA Brokerage Company & Lois Graviet, Drawback Research Specialist - CITTA Brokerage Co.   DID YOU KNOW?         09/19/12 As a CHB or Freight Forwarder you can apply for a carnet on behalf of your client.... The ATA Carnet is an international customs document that has been the choice of U.S. exporters for temporary foreign importation for over 40 years. Also known as the "Merchandise Passport," this document offers the most in terms of flexibility, cost savings and ease of use. Attend our September luncheon and find out more! Read More Here   FMC                       09/19/12 Licensing, Tariffs and Alternatives, Dispute Resolution Services Mr. Vern Hill  Joins us from Washington! Vern Hill, FMC Director of Bureau of Certification & Licensing - VERN W. HILL is the Director of the Bureau of Certification and Licensing of the Federal Maritime Commission. Mr. Hill has been with the FMC for 25 years. Prior to his current position, Mr. Hill served as the Director of the Office of Consumer Affairs and Dispute Resolution Services for 2 years and prior to that as the Director of the Commission's Bureau of Enforcement. Before coming to the agency, Mr. Hill practiced law in Washington, DC representing transportation entities, shippers and  transportation-related associations in commercial, regulatory and labor concerns. A native of Los Angeles, CA, Mr. Hill received both undergraduate and law degrees from Brigham Young University and currently resides in Silver Spring, MD.  Register Here     In This Issue ATA Carnet October CHB Exam Making Strides Against Breast Cancer What's Closed on Labor Day? CBP Notice of Examination  October 2012 08-31-12 Fundraising Event Benefiting Making Strides Against Breast Cancer DONATION:  $15.00 p/p - your donation entitles you to a free drink & a raffle ticket for a chance at winning a prize in one of many drawings.  You can also enjoy ½ price appetizers! Labor Day Closures:      Cargo Clearance Center   (6am-2pm) Security Notice 12-06 Subject: NTD Vehicle Access Gate Closed on Labor Day      Save $5.00 Save $5.00 in the September Luncheon when you sign up for the FMC Seminar being held that morning (09/19/12). Register HERE for the FMC Seminar with Mr. Vern Hill- FMC Director of Bureau of Certification & Licensing. . This is not a coupon. You must register for both events in order to receive the discount. For further inquiries please call our office.