 When it comes to international trade, standing still
means you’re falling behind.
Almost every government agency imaginable has either
recently implemented major changes to their import-export
regulations or they are about to. And many of
the regulatory changes are accompanied by significant
increases in penalties for non-compliance—up
to a million dollars or more for some violations.
It’s up to you and your colleagues to stay on
top of this changing landscape. But who’s
got the time? In these difficult economic times
budgets are being frozen, staffing levels are being
cut, and your workload keeps getting bigger.
That’s why International Business Training (IBT)
is offering a series of lunch-time webinars that let
you participate from your desktop computer in live,
two-hour presentations on the topics that are most
important to you and your company.
We’ve taken popular seminar topics—export
procedures, import regulations,
the North
American Free Trade Agreement, and Incoterms—and
broken them out into two-hour topics.
Not only does this make it easier and cheaper for
you to attend, it actually allows us to give you more
information on each individual topic. Sign up
for all five of our export webinars, for example, and
you’ll get 10 hours of actual learning time instead
of the six to seven hours you typically get in a one-day
seminar. Or just register for the specific export
topics that relate to your individual job duties.
Each two-hour session is held twice a day so both
east coast and west coast attendees can participate
over their lunch hours. Of course, if you’ve
already got lunch plans, we don’t mind if you
register for the other session that day.
Q & A
About Webinars
Each two-hour webinar is only $150 per person, and
you’ll receive a copy of the instructor’s
PowerPoint presentation prior to the webinar so you
can take notes, and we’ll mail you a Certificate
of Completion at the end of each webinar. Share a computer
login and phone line with other people, and they can
register for only $50 per person.
Seats for each webinar are definitely limited, so
don’t delay. You can register online or phone
by calling IBT at 1-800-641-0920. You’ll
be glad you did.
| IMPORT
WEEK: September 27-30,
2010 |
Import
101: The Basics of Importing
Monday, September 27, 2010
If you are new to importing or just looking
for a good overview of the entire import process, this
two-hour webinar is for you. We’ll review the
entire import process from beginning to end and give
you a great introduction to the more detailed topics
covered during the rest of the week.
Selecting
the Correct Tariff Classifications for Your Imports
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
One of the fundamental aspects of international
trade is the proper classification of your products. It’s
the basis of U.S. trade statistics and for determining
the correct duty rates and taxes (if any) on
the goods you are importing. This two-hour
webinar provides you with an overview of the
U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule as it relates
to imports and the process you should follow
to select the correct codes for your imports.
The
Import Entry Process
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
There is a lot more to importing than just
placing an order. You must pay for the goods, arrange
for transportation, and clear the goods through Customs
paying all associated duties and taxes and being mindful
of any import quotas or other restrictions. This two-hour
webinar details the process of bringing your goods
into the U.S. including all related paperwork and reporting
requirements.
Import
Trade Compliance
Thursday, September 30, 2010
If you are going to be an importer, you are
going to need to comply with import regulations. Fail
to do so and you and your company can face significant
fines for non-compliance in addition to bans on future
imports. This two-hour webinar outlines the various
regulations that impact importers of all sizes and
demonstrates the type of import compliance program
that can help a company avoid penalties and actually
save money on their imports.
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| EXPORT WEEK: October 4–8, 2010 |
Export
101: The Basics of Exporting
Monday, October 4, 2010
If you are new to exporting or just looking
for a good overview of the entire export process, this
two-hour webinar is for you. We'll identify significant
data elements, profile key parties to an export transaction,
review the entire export process from beginning to
end, and give you a great introduction to the more
detailed topics covered during the rest of the week.
Complying
With the Export Administration Regulations
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
The majority of U.S. exports fall under the
jurisdiction of the Department of Commerce's Export
Administration Regulations (EAR). This two-hour webinar
will review those regulations and give you an understanding
of your responsibilities and potential liabilities
under the EAR such as screening for Restricted Parties.
You'll learn the importance of determining if any of
your products fall on the Commerce Control List and
where and how to check whether or not your exports
require an export license.
Filing and Complying with the Automated Export System (AES)
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Changes to the Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR) require exporters or their
agents to file their export information electronically through the Automated
Export System (AES). This two-hour webinar reviews the FTR and details your
obligations as an exporter under these new regulations. What do you need to
know if you file yourself? What are the responsibilities of a freight
forwarder? How do you get a buyer's freight forwarder to give you copies of
the documents you need to retain? We'll uncover all these answers and more
in the U.S. Census Bureau's new regulations, prepare you to meet your
responsibilities, and help you avoid the increased penalties that were included in the updated regulations.
Determining
Your Correct Schedule B Code
Thursday, October 7, 2010
One of the fundamental aspects of international
trade is the proper classification of your products.
It's the basis of U.S. trade statistics and used for
determining the correct duty rates of your goods in
the destination country. This two-hour webinar provides
you with an overview of the U.S. Schedule B Code book,
the process you should follow to select the correct
codes for your exports, and best practices for maintaining
a Schedule B Code database.
Creating
an Export Management and Compliance Program
Friday, October 8, 2010
As much as your sales department might hate
to admit it, exporting can be a complicated process.
Get it wrong and your goods could be seized by Customs
in the U.S. or at destination, and one or more government
agencies could penalize you for violating a myriad
of export regulations with fines, bans on exporting
or even jail time. This two-hour webinar will outline
the elements of an effective written export management
plan that successful exporters use to make sure all
their employees work to avoid the pitfalls of exporting.
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| NAFTA
WEEK: October 25-28, 2010 |
Understanding
the Tariff Classification Process for Free Trade
Agreements
Monday, October 25, 2010
One of the fundamental aspects of international
trade is the proper classification of your products. It’s
a vital part of the process required to determine whether
or not your goods qualify for preferential tariff treatment
under NAFTA or the other modern Free Trade Agreements
(FTAs). This two-hour webinar provides you with
an overview of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule
as it relates to FTAs.
NAFTA
Rules of Origin
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
NAFTA was created to ensure that goods traded
among Canada, Mexico and the United States receive
preferential tariff treatment. NAFTA grants benefits
and reduces tariffs only on goods that qualify under
the NAFTA rules of origin. This two-hour webinar outlines
various methods for determining if your goods qualify
as originating and the most effective process your
company can use for making those determinations.
Completing
the NAFTA Certificate of Origin
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Importers must have a signed NAFTA Certificate
of Origin to claim preferential tariff treatment under
NAFTA. Exporters or producers of goods can complete
that Certificate if they are sure that their goods
qualify as “originating” under the NAFTA
rules of origin. This two-hour webinars reviews all
the data elements required on a NAFTA Certificate and
the types of documentation exporters or producers should
maintain if they are going to provide a Certificate
to their customers.
Managing
Your NAFTA Program
Thursday, October 28, 2010
The NAFTA Certificate of Origin is more than
just another export document to include with your shipments
whenever a customer requests one. Instead it’s
a legal document certifying that your company’s
products qualify under the NAFTA Rules of Origin, and
you have the documentation to prove it. This two-hour
webinar details the importance of having a process
in place outlining exactly how you will go through
the qualification process and who will be involved
in that process.
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| Incoterms
Webinar: November 8, 2010 |
Incoterms: The Language of International Trade
Monday, November 8, 2010
When companies first enter the international
trade arena, they often become confused by the various
trade terms that are bandied about by their international
suppliers or customers. After years of dealing with U.S.
trade terms like FOB, they can be overwhelmed by a new
set of terms. This two-hour webinar provides you with
an overview of the 13 Incoterms used in international
trade, when the responsibilities and liabilities for
the goods transfer from the buyer to the seller under
each of the terms, and the advantages and disadvantages
of each.
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