Compliance Training

A solid understanding of the key terms and concepts involved when importing into the United States is crucial to the establishment of compliant import program. Our training reviews all of the areas of significance to an importer to assist in the development of a comprehensive system of internal controls in accordance with CBP's reasonable care standard.
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CBP uses a variety of tools in evaluating an importer's compliance with its import obligations. Whether through a full-blown Focused Assessment, a more targeted Risk Analysis & Survey Assessment ("RASA"), a Stratified Review or an Importer Premises Visit, importers need to be prepared. Our training dissects CBP's approach when validating an importer's system of internal controls, including a review of formalized policies & procedures, the conduct of interviews and a selective transactional audit in preparation for an impending review or simply to "be ready" if and when CBP comes calling.
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No compliance area is as complex and presents as much risk to an importer as ensuring that the proper valuation is declared at the time of entry. Even greater risk is presented where related parties are involved. Our training is targeted to those functions most engaged in a company's purchasing, pricing and payment determinations to ensure a sound understanding in the intricacies of customs valuation.
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The tariff classification assigned for entry purposes is based on the condition of the merchandise at its time of importation. That classification is determined based on a number of factors, including composition, use, cost and relative complexity/dedication to a specific purpose. We provide training to new technology/product engineers, sourcing personnel, compliance professionals and other internal or external resources involved in companies' product development/design area to arrive at the classification that should be used at the time of entry.
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Free Trade Agreements and Preference Programs each come with their own unique set of rules that must be satisfied for an importer to take advantage of their benefits. CBP has recently enhanced its scrutiny of importers' use of these vehicles so ensuring familiarity with their requirements is essential to the exercise of reasonable care. We conduct training on the legalities of these agreements/programs, as well as provide insight into the mechanisms importers can implement to promote on-going compliance.
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Export control agencies worldwide have increased their focus on export compliance through community outreach/educational programs and more-stringent enforcement policies. Whether presented as part of a comprehensive export control program or on a stand-alone basis, our training is designed to educate all areas of a company involved in export activities to better-sensitize those professionals to their responsibilities when exporting from the United States.
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For companies either operating internationally or employing a global workforce, understanding the subtleties of the United States' deemed export and re-export controls is essential to maintaining compliance with the extraterritorial reach of U.S. law. We perform training in both the United States and abroad to increase companies' awareness to these requirements and help avoid even inadvertent violations of their conscripts.
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Both prospective and current participants in CBP's CTPAT, Canada's PIP, the European Union's AEO or any of the other security protocols recently developed by governing federal agencies are expected to maintain constant vigilance over their product supply chain through increased operational security and employee/supplier awareness. We provide training to companies' internal personnel and external business partners to ensure that they are informed about these programs' requirements and have implemented a rigorous policy for protecting both their cargo and overall operations against a security breach.
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