Seminar Information Too often importers expect their brokers to do all of the work when it comes to the importing process. Unfortunately the broker is NOT a tax advisor. Any errors they make could result in penalties for you, the importer. Learn the key compliance elements of importing, classification, valuation, country of origin duty payment and record keeping. Learn also how to decipher those cryptic forms your broker supplies to you. Regis...

Seminar Information: Imagine not getting paid for your international sale! Unfortunately, it does happen. Learn to fully comply with Letters of Credit requirements to ensure that you receive payment for your shipments. Get involved in the set-up process, learn the basic terminology and significance of various documents, and learn how to prevent and handle discrepancies. Everyone involved in the international sale should learn about the Letters...

Seminar Information: Want to help protect your Supply Chain? Excellent class if you are considering CTPAT certification, preparing for re-validation or need to educate your group on your current CTPAT program. Class will explore and discuss all the new CBP CTPAT Minimum Security Requirements. An authoritative and comprehensive course for building a dynamic and cost effective CTPAT program. The reference book included is a road map on how to bu...

Seminar Information: As an experienced importer your company has a grasp on the basic procedures to manage the importation of your goods into the U.S. It seems, however, that is all you do, manage the process. Despite your best efforts, the process doesn’t appear to get any better. You experience the same old errors and delays at the border and the specter of a Customs audit or other Customs enforcement is looming on the horizon. Perhaps...

Seminar Information: Too often importers expect their brokers to do all of the work when it comes to the importing process. Unfortunately the broker is NOT a tax advisor. Any errors they make could result in penalties for you, the importer. Learn the key compliance elements of importing, classification, valuation, country of origin duty payment and record keeping. Learn also how to decipher those cryptic forms your broker supplies to you. Regi...

Seminar Information: So now that you have learned the Incoterms basics, you want to take this class to learn which term is the best fit for your company and how to maximize your profit! A level II class on the application of Incoterms® Rules in purchases and sales. Course will review the strategy and tactics of negotiating the minimization of landed cost and the maximization of profit from both perspectives purchasing and sales. IMPORTANT:...

On October 17-18, the Summit is coming to Minneapolis-St. Paul — cities with a rich history of innovation in sustainable urban regeneration. This is demonstrated in the region's robust transit system, waterways, park system, neighborhood solar installations, revitalized former industrial districts and brownfield redevelopments. At the same time, Minneapolis and St. Paul are home to some of the greatest racial disparities in the country....

Seminar Information: The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) is the single largest trade agreement ever negotiated. When implemented it will encompass 40% of the global economy. Is your company prepared to enjoy the benefits of TPP? The TPP has not been ratified yet but you should be planning now to take advantage of this ground-breaking free trade agreement. Join us for a day-long seminar where you will learn the ins and outs of the new agreement...

The Department of Transportation (49 CFR 172.704) makes training mandatory for almost anyone who handles hazardous materials, regardless of the amount. This affects employees who select or fill hazardous materials packages, label containers, complete shipping papers, load or unload vehicles, transload hazardous materials, or operate vehicles used in the transport of hazardous materials. Receive your required training and learn how to comply w...

If your facility generates hazardous waste, you must comply with detailed regulatory requirements for waste characterization, container marking and labeling, waste minimization, manifesting, transportation, emergency response, and land disposal certification. EPA and state regulations require annual hazardous waste management training. At this two-day class you will learn the latest requirements of the law and how to comply. This course will t...