Join WTC Harrisburg for a full day virtual program that includes a morning and afternoon session, with a break for lunch.  Start the new year on a right note by making sure your international orders are processed correctly, efficiently, and in compliance with all regulations.

This seminar  provides a comprehensive overview of an export transaction from initial order to final delivery as well as an understanding of issues that may arise with export documentation & what is involved in transporting goods to foreign buyers.

Topics that will be covered include:

• How to prepare an export quotation
• Importance of Landed Cost
• Understanding of Incoterms 2020 & payment terms
• Determining country documentation requirements
• Commercial vs transport documentation
• Proforma vs commercial invoice
• How to prepare a complete and accurate commercial invoice
• How to prepare a proper packing list
• Understand non-preferential and preferential certificates of origin
• The role of the freight forwarder in preparing documentation
• Cargo Insurance vs Carriers Liability
• Basics of Air and Ocean freight
• And much more

• WELCOME &INTRODUCTIONS
• BASICS OF COMMERCIAL TERMS-INCOTERMS 2010
  o Background on INCOTERMS
  o Incorporation within the international sale contract
  o Definitions of elements
  o Review of the thirteen terms
• U.S. FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS
  o Agreements
  o Responsibility for compliance
  o Determine eligibility
  o Record keeping
•  COMMERCIAL & LEGAL DOCUMENTS
  o Pro Forma Invoice
  o Commercial invoices
  o Packing lists
  o Country specific documents
  o Certificates of Origin
  o Consular documents
  o Legalization requirements
  o Pre-shipment inspection certificate
•  CUSTOMS RELATED EXPORTS
  o Immediate Exportation
  o Transportation & Exportation Entry
  o ATA Carnet
  o TIB Cancellations
  o Duty Drawback
•  SHIPPER’S ACE/AES/EEI FILING
  o Requirements for filing with ACE/AES/EEI
  o USPPI and Routed Export Transaction Rules
  o Proper preparation
  o Exemptions
  o Methods of filing
•  BASICS of CLASSIFICATION UNDER THE HARMONIZED SYSTEM
  o Structure of the Schedule B
  o Numbering structure & nomenclature
•  TRANSPORTATION METHODS & FREIGHT RATES
  o Modes of transport
  o Inland Freight
  o Air
  o Ocean
  o Multi-modal
  o Types of transport documents
  o Coordination of documents & Cargo
  o Certificates of insurance
• RECAP & CONCLUSION 

–  Exporters and professionals involved in sales, marketing, traffic, logistics, documentation or credit departments of firms doing business internationally

– Manufacturers and distributors who are looking to expand their markets abroad

– Anyone else involved in the international business process

 

Bob Imbriani has been in the international/domestic transportation and logistics field for over four decades. He has held various senior executive positions with major U.S. Customs brokers/freight forwarders. He is currently Executive Vice President, International for Team Worldwide. Mr. Imbriani is a well-known speaker and educator in the areas of trade compliance, contract negations, transportation, logistic/supply chain solutions, customs brokerage, trade development and financial services. He is an adjunct professor in these areas at Baruch College and Pace University in New York.

 

This program is part of our International Trade Seminar Series which consists of 5 full day training events
Discounted rates for those who sign up for all five sessions are available
(virtual options are available)

THE FOLLOWING TOPICS WILL BE COVERED

Session 1:
Export Documentation and Procedures
February 15, 2024

Session 2:
Exports Controls under ITAR and the EAR &
Filing of the Electronic Export Information 
March 14, 2024

Session 3:
Classification under the Harmonized System &
the Basics of Importing
April 4, 2024

Session 4:
International Payment Terms and Letters of Credit
& Pricing your Products for Exports
May 9, 2024

Session 5:
Taking Advantage of US Free Trade Agreements &
International Contracts and Distributor Agreements
June 4, 2024