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Intro to US Customs Brokerage: Part 1

CB1u – Intro to US Customs Brokerage Online Training, Part 1: The Players, Functions and Business of a Customs Broker

$255

Study Time (Hrs)

14.5

CE Credits (CCS)

14.5

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  • Learn at your own pace
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  • Instant Certificate of Completion
  • CE credit qualified

Part 1: The Players, Functions and Business of a Customs Broker is the first of a nine-part series of introductory classes about US Customs Brokerage. These courses are designed to accelerate Customs Brokerage knowledge for Trainees, Importers, and Freight Forwarders. Experienced Customs Brokers may also benefit by filling in gaps in their operational knowledge and gaining a broader understanding of import requirements.

 

This first course gives an overview of what Customs Brokers do, including process, operational functions, and the business of Customs Brokerage.  It serves as a foundation for the rest of the courses in this series which cover individual job functions in greater depth.  

 

Note: Initial courses in this series are applicable to all operational environments, regardless of transportation mode.

 

For Intro to US Customs Brokerage: Part 2, click here.

 

Once you finish this course, a printable Certificate of Completion will be available for download. The course can be completed in 14.5 hours or less and earns NCBFAA-registered students 14.5 CCS continuing education credits.

 
  • Introduction to the CBP; Overview of US Import Process
  • Introduction to Importers and Customs Brokers
  • Imports: Admissible vs. Prohibited
  • U.S. Imports Subject to Processing by U.S. Agencies in Addition to CBP
  • The Relationship Between Importers and Customs Brokers
  • Broker Customs Business Type Services and Fees (Typical)
  • The Customs Broker Involvement in the Cargo Transportation Process
  • Advancing Funds on Behalf of Importer; Credit Controls
  • Customs Brokerage—Part of Supply Chain Logistics
  • Services Beyond Traditional Customs Brokerage
  • The Customs Broker-Importer Relationship; Client Satisfaction & Communication
  • Irate Customers & Other Communication Concerns
  • Confidentiality of Importer’s Information; Broker Relationships with the CBP and Other US Agencies
  • A Customs Broker’s Relationships with Transportation Carriers & Other Service Providers
  • Click here to view a detailed class syllabus
IB1u US Customs Brokerage: Introduction
CB1u Intro to US Customs Brokerage 1: The Players, Functions and Business
CB2u Intro to US Customs Brokerage 2: Transactions, Supervision and Work Flow
CB3u Intro to US Customs Brokerage 3: Cargo Release Processing; Surety Bonds
CB4u Intro to US Customs Brokerage 4: Documentation and Admissibility; Product Compliance and Marking Requirements
CB5u Intro to US Customs Brokerage 5: HTSUS Classifications
CB6u Intro to US Customs Brokerage 6: Customs Appraisement, Value and Duty Calculation
CB7u Intro to US Customs Brokerage 7: Trade Agreements, Documentation
CB8u Intro to US Customs Brokerage 8: Post-Entry Summary Filing and CBP Enforcement
CB9u Intro to US Customs Brokerage 9: Practice Entry Summary Filing
CB10u Customs Broker License Exam Preparation
CB11u US Import & Classification Knowledge Assessment Tool
CB15u Customs Broker Supervision and Control Planning & Compliance
CB21u The Lacey Act & ABI Processing
CB31u Section 201 of the Trade Act of 1974
CB32u Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962
CB33u Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974
CB35u Manufacturer Identification Code
C9801u HTSUS9801 – Documenting & Classifying Goods Returned to the US

For those who are already a Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) or a Certified Export Specialist (CES) registered with the NCBFAA, provide us with your CCS/CES ID number and you will automatically get continuing education credits upon the successful completion of a qualified course. To get your CE credits, follow these easy steps:

 

  1. Register for DB Schenker online training (if you haven’t already done so)
  2. Login with your user name and password, and you will be directed to your “My Page” section.
  3. Select “Update user record” on the right, enter your CCS or CES number in the “NCBFAA ID” field, and click Submit Update.

That’s it! Once you’re signed up, we’ll automatically send any CE credits you earn directly to the NCBFAA!

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Customs Brokerage Training

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