ASMARA U.S.A. Inc.

An International Trade Compliance Management (ITCM) Consultancy

TRAINING - IMPORT COMPLIANCE

IMPORT DOCUMENTATION AND CUSTOMS ABI (ASM100)

Instant open door strategy for clear, crisp, constant communication with U.S. Customs

Chapter	Topic	Detail
1.	Internal Controls	Corporate policy and procedures
2.	Product Classification	Navigating the HTSUS, use of GRI, GN
3.	Entry information	Valuation, customs bonds, duty, liquidations
4.	Customs Automated Systems	ABI, ACH, ACE programs
5.	Importance of shipping documents	Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading/AWB, others
6.	Other government agencies	Roles and responsibilities of FDA, FCC, FWS
7.	Broker management	Powers of attorney, data collection, entry filing
8.	Customs communications	Customs Forms 28, 29, Request for Audit
9.	Record keeping	Information required, period, retention format
10.	Program use	TIBs, bonded warehouses, Foreign Trade Zones
11.	Non-compliance	Penalties, liquidated damages, protests
12.	Preferential Tariff Agreements	NAFTA, CBERA, CBTPA, Israel, Jordan, Singapore, Chile

ABI - The Automated Broker Interface is a component of the U.S. Customs Service's Automated Commercial System that permits qualified participants to electronically file required import data with Customs

SUMMARY

Provides guidance on how to expedite release of import cargo
Establishes interactive communication with Customs
Demonstrates tremendous cost saving on brokerage fees

COST

Course Number ASM100
One day	Audience Size
		Cost
	1 to 5	$2250.00
	6 to 10	$2700.00
	11 - 20	$3500.00
The Instructor shall provide course Materials and resource guides.

Training is conducted on customer's site. Cost of air travel, accommodation and local transportation is not included in above costs.

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