Import Operations and Techniques

MGMT X 460.913

This course covers key concepts for import operations personnel including owners, managers, and brokerage/freight forwarding staff. Topics include warehousing, the customs concept of value, compliance, and record-keeping.

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What you can learn.

  • Gain an understanding of freight management, including warehousing, foreign trade zones, and appraisement
  • Understand operations strategy, including customs management, intellectual property rights, fines penalties, and forfeitures
  • Understand how NAFTA's rules and regulations inform operations and record keeping

About this course:

This course is intended for individuals involved in import operations, including classifiers, import team members, supervisors and managers; those working in customhouse brokerage and freight forwarding; and owners of trading companies. Topics include entry of merchandise; warehousing; foreign trade zones; the liquidation and protest process; appraisement and the customs concept of value; informed compliance; customs account management strategies; intellectual property rights, fines, penalties and forfeitures; drawback; NAFTA; record keeping; and corporate compliance program management. 
Prerequisites
MGMT X 460.902 Introduction to International Business and MGMT X 460.903 Fundamentals of International Trade.

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