Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Import / Tariff Classification Course





Florida Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association, Inc. Presents:
Import / Tariff Classification Course
  
Understanding how to properly classify your products under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule or Schedule B is a vital function for every US Importer and Customs Brokers. If your company does importing, exporting or both; accurate tariff classification is a critical part of your import compliance program. This comprehensive course has been designed to give your employees the tools needed to do it right.

Session 1: Importation Procedures Monday, July 9, 2012
  1.  U.S. Customs Requirements
  2.  Customs Brokers Procedures
Session 2: Introduction to Tariff Classification Thursday, July 12, 2012
  1. Review of Classification Process
  2. Understanding Harmonized Tariff Principles
  3. Review of Rates of Duty
  4. Classification Exercises
Session 3: Advance Classification Techniques Monday, July 16, 2012 
  1. Review of General Notes
  2. Review of Chapter and Section Notes
  3. Advanced Classification Exercises
  4. Advanced Classification Issues
Session 4: Mastering Tariff Classification Thursday, July 19, 2012
  1. Review of General Rules of Interpretation
  2. Usage of Customs Rulings & Explanatory Notes
  3. Final Overview and Analysis


A "Certificate of Completion" will be issued after the course to those individuals who have attended ALL sessions.

  CLICK HERE to Register

Early Bird Special Ends 6/20/12


FCBF Events
Florida Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association, Inc.

Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Government Officials explain Inspection, Compliance, Practices and much more

Florida Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association, Inc.

TSA & YOU
Gearing up to 2012 - Workshop
Wednesday May 9th, 2012

In Partnership with:TSA & You

WHY ATTEND:   Government Officials and Practitioners Will Explain:
IAC Standard Security Programs - Regulatory Compliance; How to Prepare for a TSA Inspection; IAC and CCSF Best Practices; Conducting a Vulnerability Assessment and Addressing Threats; TSA International Inbound Screening Strategy; Optimizing the IAC/Air Carrier Relationship; TSA/CBP Air Cargo Advance Screening Program; Becoming an IAC; Application Process; Mitigating & Disclosing Penalties - Sanctions Guidance; TSA Miami Regulatory Operations

MODERATOR:

Lenny Feldman, Managing Member (Miami) & Import/Export Practice Co-Chair, Sandler Travis & Rosenberg, P.A


  
Featured Speakers:

German Gonzalez, Supervisory TSA Inspector - Cargo Unit, TSA

Gary Lupinacci, Assistant Branch Chief, Certified Cargo Screening Program, TSA/TSNM
Keith May, Director, Security & Regulatory Compliance, American Airlines
Michael White, Assistant Director, Cargo Facilitation, Security & Standards, Cargo Network Services Corp.
Davoud Zahedi, TSA, Senior Program Analyst, Air Cargo Division, Vulnerability Assessment Team, TSA


WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

This Workshop is OPEN to the Public. The Workshop will not cover any Sensitive Security Information (SSI)
  
  
When:     Wednesday May 9, 2012


Time:       Registration begins at 8:00am

                Workshop begins promptly at 8:30am - 12:30pm
                (Refreshments will be served)

Where:   Double Tree Miami Airport Mart 

                711 NW 72 Ave;Miami, FL 33126

Cost:       $85.00 p/p - FCBF Members ♦ $110.00p/p Non-Members

                Rate includes Parking and Refreshments
                Parking Validation