2008 What Every Importer Must Know!

Pacific Customs Brokers is offering seminars on Canadian and US Customs issues to Commercial and Professional Importers, Non-Resident Importers, Shippers and Receivers. This seminar is open to Business Owners, Managers, Purchasers, Shippers and Warehouse Managers. We will educate you on customs regulations, required documentation and the logistics of seamless cross-border shipping, thus avoiding delays and penalties issued by Canada and US Customs. We will offer sessions in both Canadian and US Customs Compliance. If you are importing from either the US or Canada, we offer a full day seminar covering both sides of the border.

Topics of the Seminars Include:

Canadian Customs Compliance

• Mandatory EDI Release
• Responsibilities of the importer, exporter broker and carrier
• NAFTA Certificate of Origin - review requirements
• CFIA (Canadian Food Inspection Agency)
• PARS (Pre-Arrival Release System)
• Across Entries - Outports
• Discussions on other government departments

USA Customs Compliance

• Responsibilities of the importer, exporter, broker and carrier
• NAFTA Certificate of Origin - review requirements
• E-Manifest & PAPS (Pre-Arrival Processing System)
• FDA (Food and Drug Administration)
• Discussions of other government agencies
• Remote Location filing - outport entries
• Bonds

Dates, Times and Locations:

Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Best Western Regency Inn & Conference Centre

32110 Marshall Road, Abbotsford, BC

• #1 4pm - 6:30pm CDN Customs Compliance
• #2 7pm - 9:30pm USA Customs Compliance
• #3 Both USA/CDN Customs Compliance

Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Pacific Customs Brokers - Seminar Room

101 - 17637 1st Avenue, Surrey, BC

• #4 9am - 12pm USA Customs Compliance
• #5 12:30pm - 3:30pm Canadian Customs Compliance
• #6 Both USA/CDN Customs Compliance

Presentation Speakers:

Canadian Customs Compliance

Line Clarke LCB, CCS - Certified Customs Specialist, with 30 years experience in the import/export customs industry. In addition, Line has been an Instructor, teaching Customs Brokerage Classes for over 15 years.

April Collier LCB, CCS - Licensed Customs Broker and Certified Customs Specialist with over 25 years experience in the industry. April has been teaching Customs Brokerage Classes for over 15 years.

Registration Information:

Seminar Fee: The cost per session is $150 per person. The cost for both sessions is $200 per person (GST and refreshments included).

How to Register: Download the registration form, complete it and mail or fax with your cheque or credit card information to:

Pacific Customs Brokers

ATTN: Yvette Fox
101 - 17637 1st Avenue
Surrey, British Columbia
Canada V3S 9S1

Contact Information:

Yvette Fox at Pacific Customs Brokers
Phone (toll free) 888.538.1566
Fax 604.538.7704
Email seminars@pcbusa.com

Registration Deadlines:

September 10, Seminar - September 5, Deadline
September 16, Seminar - September 12, Deadline

Registration Form:

Download the Registration form (PDF)