Import Essentials is an Import Training and Education tool.

The topics listed at the right are reviewed and presented in bullet point format. 

If you are an Importer, Customs Broker or are otherwise involved in importing into the U.S., Import Essentials will assist you in understanding the import regulations enforced by Customs and Border Protection.

Import Essentials is created by a licensed U.S. Customs Broker, Compliance Specialist and Freight Forwarder with over 30 years experience.

 

Import Essentials helps you:

¨ Understand Customs regulations                                                          

¨ Learn about importing to the U.S.                           

¨ Meet Customs compliance requirements

¨ Establish a training program for your staff

¨ Prepare for the Customs Brokers Exam

 

What you receive:

¨ Import Essentials training presentation

¨ A listing of over 3,125 Customs, Security, Government and Logistics Acronyms.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contact us with questions here.

 

Interested in C-TPAT, visit our site C-TPAT Help. Click here.

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Import Training

An Import Training Program

Importref provides Import Training, Import Education, Import Help, Import Guidance, Customs Broker Training, Import Consulting, Customs Consulting and  C-TPAT Tools & Training.

 

Copyright 2005—2011 Importref

         Topics Covered

 

¨ Import Process

¨ Participants in the Supply Chain

¨ Customs & Border Protection

¨ Customs-Trade Partnership
Against Terrorism (C-TPAT)

¨ Container Security Initiative

¨ Supply Chain Security

¨ Importer Security Filing (ISF)

¨ Customs Broker

¨ Freight Forwarder

¨ NVOCC

¨ Importer of Record

¨ Tariff Classification

¨ Primary Customs Forms

¨ Power of Attorney

¨ Right to Make Entry

¨ Appraisement

¨ Invoices

¨ Country of Origin Marking

¨ Customs Bonds

¨ Informed Compliance

¨ Importer Self-Assessment

¨ Recordkeeping

¨ Reasonable Care

¨ Prior Disclosure

¨ Penalties

¨ Post Entry

¨ Drawback

¨ Reduced Duty Programs

¨ User Fees

¨ Types of Customs Entries

¨ Temporary Importation Bond

¨ Carnet

¨ Foreign Trade Zone

¨ Other Government Agencies

¨ 10 Tips for Importers

¨ Import Considerations

¨ Best Practices of Compliant Companies

¨ Negotiating Rates – Saving $

¨ Minimizing Demurrage

¨ Economic & Trade Sanctions

¨ Outsourcing Logistics

           
 
Includes links to Customs publications

Price US $19.95 via PayPal