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FTZs: An Introduction to US Foreign Trade Zones

C16u – US Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Overview Online Training

$85

Study Time (Hrs)

4.5

CE Credits (CCS & CES)

4

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What are Foreign Trade Zones? How did they begin? Why are they increasingly being used in import and export? This class provides a basic overview of FTZs and the benefits of using them for international trade, as well as an explanation of what documents are required, what operations can be performed, and what the status options are for admittance. It also includes a comparison of Foreign Trade Zones with other duty deferral programs.

 

This course can be completed in 4.5 hours or less and earns NCBFAA-registered students 4 CCS/CES continuing education credits.

  • Introduction to FTZs(US Foreign Trade Zones)
  • Foreign Trade Zone Inventory and Record Keeping Overview
  • Status Conditions of Merchandise in a Foreign Trade Zone
  • Benefits of Using a Foreign Trade Zone
  • Comparison of FTZs to Other Duty Deferral Programs
  • Click here to view a detailed class syllabus
C20u US Import/Export Basics
C21u Intro to US Importing: Release & Entry Process
C22u Intro to US Importing: Customs “Entry”, Related Requirements & Enforcement
C23u Intro to PGAs (Partner Government Agencies) with U.S. Import Requirements
C1.1 Incoterms 2020: Overview (click here for Spanish)
C1 Incoterms 2020: Export-Import Transaction Fundamentals
C1.2 Incoterms 2020: Freight Forwarders & Customs Brokers
C1.3 Incoterms 2020: Practical Concerns & Forwarder Issues at Time of Shipment
C2 Import-Export Terms, Collections, & Letters of Credit
C3 Import & Transit Requirements for Destination Countries – International Exporters
C3u Import & Transit Requirements for Destination Countries – US Exporters
C4 ATA Carnets Intro – International Exporters
C4u ATA Carnets Intro – US Exporters
C5 HTS: Harmonized Tariff Schedule Classification
C6.1u HTSUS Classification: Introduction
C7u HTSUS Classification: Multiple Assessments & Certification
C8u HTSUS Classification: Post Evaluation & Practice
C10 Math Fundamentals for International Trade & Shipping
C11 Math Fundamentals for Customs Brokers
C13u Forced Labor Prevention and Social Compliance Overview
C14u Food and Drug Administration Regulated Imports
C16u FTZs: An Introduction to US Foreign Trade Zones
C17u US Customs Reconciliation
C18u Country of Origin Marking Requirements
C43u An Introduction to USMCA
C208u Antidumping & Countervailing Duty
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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