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This course reviews the environmental factors affecting trade, the elements of an international contract, dispute resolution, rates of exchange, pricing terms, negotiation terms and communications, transportation, financing procedures, documentation, insurance, information resources, government regulations and international trade organizations. The course is designed to serve the student who is new to international trade, as well as the student who has limited experience in international trade.
 This course is approved by The National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America, Inc. to offer CEUs applicable to the continuing education requirements of professionals holding the Certified Export Specialist (CES) or Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) designations. To receive CEUs for this course, please email your request to andrea.huda@baruch.cuny.edu upon registration.
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This course is an important step in meeting the standards established by US Customs. It covers the harmonized tariff schedule and classification process, valuation of merchandise, special import issues, entry types and procedures, preparation and use of entry documents, the liquidation process, penalties and liquidated damages, Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT), advanced electronic data-entry processes and all documentation pertaining thereto. Students also analyze the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection.
NEI 20 CCS Units upon request
 This course is approved by The National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America, Inc. to offer CEUs applicable to the continuing education requirements of professionals holding the Certified Export Specialist (CES) or Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) designations. To receive CEUs for this course, please email your request to andrea.huda@baruch.cuny.edu upon registration.
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This class concentrates on tariff classification and customs valuation offering an in-depth understanding of these issues. Topics include: section and chapter notes, determining the essential character of a product, special classification provisions, six methods of valuation and obtaining and challenging a classification. Students will thoroughly review the customs valuation laws with an emphasis on both compliance and the opportunity to reduce duty. This topic is vital for preparing to take the Customs Broker License Examination.
NEI 20 CCS Units
 This course is approved by The National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America, Inc. to offer CEUs applicable to the continuing education requirements of professionals holding the Certified Export Specialist (CES) or Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) designations. To receive CEUs for this course, please email your request to andrea.huda@baruch.cuny.edu upon registration.
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This course provides an in-depth examination of the major issues and practical concerns confronting 21st century global logistics. This course will cover regulatory, documentary and operational issues affecting the movement of freight on the ocean, including the structure of the cargo liner industry, vessel types and usage, shore side operations, Intermodalism, the role of the Federal Maritime Commission, service contracts, selecting the right ocean carrier, the role of intermediaries, NVOCC operations and functions, shippers associations, pricing structure and calculation, manifests and cargo documentation and utilizing the Internet as an information resource. Also to be covered are air shipment, specifically the Air Cargo Tariff, IATA, air rates, fees and surcharges, combination carriers, all cargo carriers, all freight consolidators, integrators, motor carriers hauling expedited air freight, airlines and forwarders/consolidators, Waybill, the Warsaw Convention and the shipping and marking of hazardous materials by air.
 This course is approved by The National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America, Inc. to offer CEUs applicable to the continuing education requirements of professionals holding the Certified Export Specialist (CES) or Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) designations. To receive CEUs for this course, please email your request to andrea.huda@baruch.cuny.edu upon registration.
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This course will provide an overview of the regulatory environment that affects international business. Students will review the laws that impact imports and exports. Topics covered will include a comparison of different legal systems, agency and distribution agreements, joint ventures and licensing, intellectual property rights, dispute resolution, trading blocs and tax treaties, antidumping and countervailing duties, product liability and environmental laws.
NEI 20 CCS/CES Units
 This course is approved by The National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America, Inc. to offer CEUs applicable to the continuing education requirements of professionals holding the Certified Export Specialist (CES) or Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) designations. To receive CEUs for this course, please email your request to andrea.huda@baruch.cuny.edu upon registration.
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This course provides a strategic legal perspective to importing requirements and customs rules. There will be a review of US Customs with an emphasis on current compliance issues. The course will also address transfer pricing, change of practice, trans-shipment, country origin rules, anti-dumping implications, customs reorganization, the penalty framework and revised guidelines, valuation statute issues, buyer/seller identification and the establishment of sale of exportation to the US. Actual case studies are used.
NEI 20 CCS Units
 This course is approved by The National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America, Inc. to offer CEUs applicable to the continuing education requirements of professionals holding the Certified Export Specialist (CES) or Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) designations. To receive CEUs for this course, please email your request to andrea.huda@baruch.cuny.edu upon registration.
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Banking terms and procedures as used in international trade are unique. In this course, the student will learn about drafts or bills of exchange, bills of lading, insurance and commercial invoices. Methods of payment such as cash in advance, open accounts, collection and the various types of letters of credit will also be addressed. Risks, amendments and discrepancies, Uniform Customs and Practices for Documentary Credits (500 & 600), Uniform Rules for Collections (URC 522), Bankers Acceptances, Standby Letters, back-to-back Letters of Credit and special-purpose Letters of Credit are also addressed.
NEI 20 CCS/CES Units
 This course is approved by The National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America, Inc. to offer CEUs applicable to the continuing education requirements of professionals holding the Certified Export Specialist (CES) or Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) designations. To receive CEUs for this course, please email your request to andrea.huda@baruch.cuny.edu upon registration.
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Designed for experienced students actively engaged in import operations who are either knowledgeable about regulations, documentation, classification and valuation or who are close to obtaining (or currently hold) their customs license. Assignments are directly related to the following topics: processing procedures pertaining to the ABI system, DAD releases, harbor maintenance and merchandise processing fees, various types of entries, communications with Customs, EDI, C-TPAT, ACE, electronic cargo tracking and interfacing with purchasing systems and suppliers.NEI 10 CCS Units
 This course is approved by The National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America, Inc. to offer CEUs applicable to the continuing education requirements of professionals holding the Certified Export Specialist (CES) or Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) designations. To receive CEUs for this course, please email your request to andrea.huda@baruch.cuny.edu upon registration.
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This course will establish a firm basis for understanding the C-TPAT (Customs--Trade Partnership Against Terrorism) program and will enable the student to assist their company in becoming a member of or sustaining their position in C-TPAT. Topics include geared benefit structure, advanced data entry level submission, risk analysis, self-assessment, security planning and program management, business partner requirements, container trailer security, conveyances security, cargo tracing, physical access controls, personnel security, procedural security, security training and threat awareness and outreach, physical security, information technology security and emergency preparedness/disaster recovery.
 This course is approved by The National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America, Inc. to offer CEUs applicable to the continuing education requirements of professionals holding the Certified Export Specialist (CES) or Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) designations. To receive CEUs for this course, please email your request to andrea.huda@baruch.cuny.edu upon registration.
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For the experienced student with extensive knowledge of and time on the job dealing with customs and import regulations, this workshop is a series of weekly discussions and assignments directly related to the C-TPAT (Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism) process of being granted a Tier 1, Tier 2, or Tier 3 certification. Subjects from the US Customs and Border Protection Supply Chain Security Best Practices Catalog will be addressed in weekly assignments and discussions.
NEI 10 CSS/CES Units
 This course is approved by The National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America, Inc. to offer CEUs applicable to the continuing education requirements of professionals holding the Certified Export Specialist (CES) or Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) designations. To receive CEUs for this course, please email your request to andrea.huda@baruch.cuny.edu upon registration.
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Students who complete this course will have a good understanding of the dynamics of sourcing and buying materials and services from other countries. It will provide them with an understanding of the benefits and challenges of global sourcing and teach them how to manage global supplies and build successful international supply relationships. Some of the topics to be covered include strategic supply-management practices, supply base optimization, commodity, supply relationships, creating alliances and partnerships and global sourcing.
NEI 20 CCS/CES Units
 The National Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders Association (NCBFAA) has approved 13 courses and workshops and 10 seminars offered by CAPS for CEUs. The courses and workshops that allow professionals with the Certified Export Specialist (CES) and Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) designations to satisfy their continuing education requirements are identified with the NEI logo.
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