For more information, contact course facilitator at phelpsg@smccd.edu

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BUS. 249 Online

Introduction To International Logistics For Customs Brokers And Freight Forwarders
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BUS. 249 Online

Introduction To International Logistics For Customs Brokers And Freight Forwarders

BUS. 680SC Online
Introduction To International Logistics For Customs Brokers And Freight Forwarders

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Customs Broker Services and Regulations

BUS. 261 Online
Customs Admissibility, Classification, Value and Entry

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Introduction to International Forwarding and Cargo Transportation

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U.S. Export and Destination Country Import Requirements; Foreign Collections

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Ocean Forwarder & NVOCC Regulation, Operations and
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BUS.261 Customs Admissibility, Classification, Value and Entry

Course Content:

Imported Product Information Requirements—Description and Value
  Commercial or Pro-forma Invoice
  Description of Goods in Detail Required
  Value Information
   
Transportation Information and Document Requirements
  Quantities in Weights and Measures
  Country of Origin & Applicable Customs Rulings
  Bills of Lading and other transportation documents
   
Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Pro-Forma Invoice
  Transaction Information Documents
  Commercial Invoice Requirements
  Pro forma Invoice
   
Documents Needed for Special Programs (More Favorable Customs Treatment)
  Coverage of 18 special trade programs such as the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) & the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and their required documents
  Certificates of Origin; Eligibility for Special Tariff Treatment
   
Importing Products Subject to U.S. Safety and Other Regulatory Requirements
  Importing Animals and Animal Products
  Importing Plant & Plant Products
  Importing Biological, Drugs, Electronic Devices, Alcohol, Arms, Ammunition, Radioactive Materials
  Importing Motor Vehicles, Pesticides and Hazardous Substances, Antiques, Original Artwork
  Importing Other Miscellaneous Items
   
Embargoed Countries and Entities
  Country-Based Embargoes, Sanctions and Controls in General
  Foreign Assets Control Restrictions
  CDC Embargoes
   
Import Quotas, Antidumping & Countervailing Duty
  Absolute, Tariff-Rate and Other Agency Quotas
  Antidumping & Countervailing Duties Explained
  Intellectual Property
   
Country of Origin Rules and Marking of Imported Products
  Rules of Origin that Determine the Country of Origin
  Marking the Country of Origin on the Product
  Special Marking for Certain Articles
   
Valuation for Customs Entry; "Transaction Value" & Other Methods
  "Transaction Value"; Adjustments for Dutiable Charges
  "Transaction Value"; Adjustments for Non-Dutiable Charges
  Other Methods of Customs Appraisement
   
HTSUS Tariff Classification; General and U.S. Rules of Interpretation
  Classification of Goods in the Customs Tariff (HTSUS)
  General Rules of Interpretation 1- 6
  HTSUS Classification U.S. Rules 1(a), 1(b), 1(c) and 1(d)
   
Conditionally Free or Reduced Rate Classifications; Other Special Tariff Treatment
  Generalized System of Preferences (GSP)
  North American Free Trade Agreement
  Other Trade Agreements and Special Treatment by Origin Country or Region
   
Broker Authority to Represent Importer; Funds to Pay Duty and Transport Charges
  Validating a Power of Attorney
  Statement vs. Non-statement
 

Collecting Data for Other Government Agency Import Processing

   
ABI Automated Customs Release Processing; "Selectivity," Time Limits
  Time Limits for ABI Transmission of Customs Release and Entry Information
  General Timeframes — Shipment Data Transmission & Filer Release Certification
  Organization of Paper Entry Documents for Customs Submission and/or Record Keeping
   
Classification and Work-up of Importer's Invoice
   
Organization of Paper Entry Documents, Broker Record Keeping, Post-Entry Actions
   
Delivery of Shipment to Importer
  Entry Summary for Formal Entries
  Entry Liquidation
  Record Keeping
   
Customs Broker Accounting
  Customs Broker Accounting Requirements
  Payment Terms, Credit Limits, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable
  Accounting for Disbursement Made on Behalf of Importer
   
U.S. Import Violations and Enforcement Measures
  CBP Scrutiny of Customs Brokers
  Types of Import Violations
  CBP Administrative and Criminal Sanctions
   

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Please direct questions about this program to:

Graciela Phelps
CITD - Logistics Program Director

Bay Area Center for International Trade Development

Skyline College
3300 College Drive, Bldg. 5
San Bruno, CA 94066

Phone:  (650) 738-7098
Fax:     (650) 738-7090

phelps@bayareacitd.com

www.bayarealogistics.org
www.skylinecollege.edu


Call (650) 735 7098
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