Trade Compliance Seminars and Workshops
Pacific Customs Brokers hosts a series of educational seminars and workshops to assist business owners, importers, managers, CFO's, purchasers and shippers on a variety of Canada Customs and U.S. Customs related topics such as:
- Canada Customs Audit
- Canadian Customs Compliance
- Carrier
- Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
- Doing Business in the USA
- Fundamentals of Shipping to Canada
- Global Export
- H.S. Tariff & Classification
- NAFTA & Other Free Trade Agreements
- Partners in Protection (PIP)
- U.S. Customs Audit
- U.S. Customs Compliance
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
- U.S. Customs Clearance Guidelines
The responsibility of the importer of goods has increased substantially in the past few years. Customs agencies in both Canada and the U.S. look to the importer when auditing, assessing penalties, and when determining if the importing practices are within all guidelines and regulations.
Pacific Customs Brokers will customize seminars to suit a specific industry or a company upon request. We currently run seminars targeted at sports and special events, agriculture, produce and industrial equipment.
Please call to discuss your seminar requirements or with your questions:
- North American Toll Free: 888.538.1566
- Phone: 604.538.1566
- Email: seminars@pcb.ca
Calendar of Trade Compliance Seminars & Workshops
- Completed - U.S. Customs Audit - September 19, 2012 - Download Brochure (PDF)
If your business is exporting or importing goods into the United States, whether you are a Resident or a Non-Resident Importer (NRI), you should be aware that at some point, you are likely to be selected for an audit process by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Pacific Customs Brokers is offering a seminar on evaluating your understanding of compliance with Customs regulations. This seminar will focus on the differences between voluntary and enforced compliance, the expectation of “reasonable care”, the potential cost risks of non-compliance, and best practices. This session will be of interest to all Importers, Non-Resident or Resident Business Owners, Controllers, Operational and Compliance Managers, Purchasing Managers and Logistics Managers. Included with your registration, Pacific Customs Brokers will provide a free 30 minute consultation at our office or by phone with advanced booking (bookings taken 14 days prior to date of seminar to a maximum 7 days following).
- Completed - Canada Customs Audit - September 19, 2012 - Download Brochure (PDF)
If your business is exporting or importing goods into Canada, whether you are a Resident or a Non-Resident Importer (NRI), you should be aware that at some point, you are likely to be selected for an audit process by Canada Border Services Agency. Pacific Customs Brokers is offering a seminar on evaluating your understanding of compliance with Customs regulations. This seminar will focus on the differences between voluntary and enforced compliance, the term “reason to believe”, the potential cost risks of non-compliance, and best practices. This session will be of interest to all Importers, Non-Resident or Resident Business Owners, Controllers, Operational and Compliance Managers, Purchasing Managers and Logistics Managers. Included with your registration, Pacific Customs Brokers will provide a free 30 minute consultation at our office or by phone with advanced booking (bookings taken 14 days prior to date of seminar to a maximum 7 days following).
- Completed - FDA - September 25, 2012 - Download Brochure (PDF)
Pacific Customs Brokers is offering a session related to FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) regulated goods. By attending this seminar, you will gain a better understanding of how the FDA and U.S. Customs interact. The knowledge you will acquire will expedite your shipments rather than trigger costly delays. This session will be of interest to Commercial/Professional Importers, Business Owners, Operation Managers, Carriers, Controllers, Purchasers, Warehouse Managers, Freight Coordinators, Shippers and Receivers. This is a great opportunity for businesses with newly hired logistics staff to receive cost-effective training and/or refresh their awareness of cross-border trade. If you are importing regulated goods on both sides of the border, we offer a full day seminar covering both FDA and CFIA (Canadian Food Inspection Agency).
- Completed - CFIA - September 25, 2012 - Download Brochure (PDF)
Pacific Customs Brokers is offering a session related to CFIA (Canadian Food Inspection Agency) regulated goods. By attending this seminar, you will gain a better understanding of how CFIA and Canada Customs interact. The knowledge you will acquire will expedite your shipments rather than trigger costly delays. This session will be of interest to Commercial/Professional Importers, Business Owners, Operation Managers, Carriers, Controllers, Purchasers, Warehouse Managers, Freight Coordinators, Shippers and Receivers. This is a great opportunity for businesses with newly hired logistics staff to receive cost-effective training and/or refresh their awareness of cross-border trade. If you are importing regulated goods on both sides of the border, we offer a full day seminar covering both CFIA and FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration).
- Completed - ACI eManifest Session - September 26, 2012 - Download Brochure (PDF)
Pacific Customs Brokers will be offering an ACI eManifest session for carriers and self-carrying importers. This session will answer questions, offer practical solutions and help assist with preparation for the ACI eManifest regulations to take effect November 1, 2012. The intent of the ACI Program is to provide Canada Border Services Agency(CBSA) officers with electronic pre-arrival cargo and conveyance, shipper and importer data prior to arrival at the border. This session will be of interest to: truck owners and operators, self-carry importers, operation managers, drivers, dispatchers, shippers. It is important for highway carriers to understand that if they arrive at the border after midnight on October 31, 2012 without prior submission of an eManifest they WILL BE DENIED ENTRY INTO CANADA. Additionally, it is important to note that even though you may be set up for ACE eManifest into the USA you will still be required to set up for ACI eManfiest into Canada. Pacific Customs Brokers offers a choice of either a morning session or evening session.
- Completed - Canadian Customs Compliance - October 18, 2012 - Download Brochure (PDF)
Pacific Customs Brokers is offering a seminar on Canadian Customs Compliance to commercial/professional importers, non-resident importers, controllers, carriers, shippers and receivers. The seminar will focus on compliance and regulations of goods imported into Canada. This is a great opportunity for businesses with newly hired logistics staff to receive cost-effective training and/or refresh their awareness in the transportation industry. This session is open to business owners, operation managers, purchasers and warehouse managers. We will cover such topics as: customs regulations, required documentation, North American Free Trade Agreement eligibility and the logistics of seamless cross-border shipping. The knowledge gained at this seminar could directly effect your shipments crossing the border. Shipment delays and possible penalties issued by Canada Border Services Agency could be the result of not being informed. If you are importing goods on both sides of the border, we offer a full day seminar on both Canadian & U.S. Customs Compliance.
- Completed - U.S. Customs Compliance - October 18, 2012 - Download Brochure (PDF)
Pacific Customs Brokers is offering a seminar on U.S. Customs Compliance to importers, non-resident importers, commercial/professional, controllers, carriers, shippers and receivers. The seminar will focus on compliance and regulations of goods imported/exported into the USA. This is a great opportunity for businesses with newly hired logistics staff to receive cost-effective training for employees and/or refresh their awareness in the transportation industry. This session is open to business owners, operation managers, purchasers and warehouse managers. We will cover such topics as: customs regulations, required documentation, North American Free Trade Agreement eligibility and the logistics of seamless cross-border shipping. The knowledge gained at this seminar could directly affect your shipments crossing the border. Shipment delays and possible penalties issued by U.S. Customs and Border Protection could be the result of not being informed. If you are importing goods on both sides of the border, we offer a full day seminar on U.S. and Canadian Customs Compliance.
- Completed - Global Export - October 23, 2012 - Download Brochure (PDF)
Pacific Customs Brokers and Pacific Overseas Forwarding are offering a seminar on exporting from Canada. This seminar will focus on exporting products to countries other than the United States and will be of interest to those business owners looking to expand their traditional product market. The seminar will provide you with a solid foundation of reporting, record keeping requirements and terms of sale. You will also have a better understanding of Free Trade Agreements, regulations and how to prepare the documentation for export.
- Completed - PIP - October 25, 2012 - Download Brochure (PDF)
Pacific Customs Brokers is offering a seminar on Partners in Protection (PIP). This seminar will be of interest to importers, business owners, compliance managers, operation managers, warehouse managers, freight consolidators, foreign manufacturers and carriers. The Partners in Protection Program is a voluntary commercial security program that creates partnerships between the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and companies that are directly involved in international trade.
- Completed - C-TPAT - October 25, 2012 - Download Brochure (PDF)
Pacific Customs Brokers is offering a seminar on Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT). This seminar will be of interest to carriers, importers, business owners, compliance managers, operation managers, warehouse managers, freight consolidators and foreign manufacturers.
- Completed - H. S. Tariff & Classification Workshop - November 08, 2012 - Download Brochure (PDF)
Pacific Customs Brokers is offering a workshop on Harmonized System Tariff & Classification. The session will focus on H.S. Tariff Codes for importation of commercial goods into either Canada or the United States and will provide hands on experience in classifying goods and parts, help understand the complexities of the various rules of interpretations of the H.S. Tariff System. Additionally, you will gain a better understanding on how duties are determined and how certain special programs may assist you in lowering the duties that your business pays for imported goods. This session will be of interest to: Business Owners, Operation Managers, Controllers, Purchasers and Receivers. This is a great opportunity for businesses with newly hired logistics staff to receive cost-effective training and/or refresh their awareness in the transportation industry.
- Completed - U.S. Customs Audit - November 15, 2012 - Download Brochure (PDF)
If your business is exporting or importing goods into the United States, whether you are a Resident or a Non-Resident Importer (NRI), you should be aware that at some point, you are likely to be selected for an audit process by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Pacific Customs Brokers is offering a seminar on evaluating your understanding of compliance with Customs regulations. This seminar will focus on the differences between voluntary and enforced compliance, the expectation of “reasonable care”, the potential cost risks of non-compliance, and best practices. This session will be of interest to all Importers, Non-Resident or Resident Business Owners, Controllers, Operational and Compliance Managers, Purchasing Managers and Logistics Managers. Included with your registration, Pacific Customs Brokers will provide a free 30 minute consultation at our office or by phone with advanced booking (bookings taken 14 days prior to date of seminar to a maximum 7 days following).
- Completed - Canada Customs Audit - November 15, 2012 - Download Brochure (PDF)
If your business is exporting or importing goods into Canada, whether you are a Resident or a Non-Resident Importer (NRI), you should be aware that at some point, you are likely to be selected for an audit process by Canada Border Services Agency. Pacific Customs Brokers is offering a seminar on evaluating your understanding of compliance with Customs regulations. This seminar will focus on the differences between voluntary and enforced compliance, the term “reason to believe”, the potential cost risks of non-compliance, and best practices. This session will be of interest to all Importers, Non-Resident or Resident Business Owners, Controllers, Operational and Compliance Managers, Purchasing Managers and Logistics Managers. Included with your registration, Pacific Customs Brokers will provide a free 30 minute consultation at our office or by phone with advanced booking (bookings taken 14 days prior to date of seminar to a maximum 7 days following).
- Completed - ACI eManifest Session - November 27, 2012 - Download Brochure (PDF)
Pacific Customs Brokers will be offering an ACI eManifest session for carriers and self-carrying importers. This session will answer questions, offer practical solutions and help assist with preparation for the ACI eManifest regulations to take effect November 1, 2012. The intent of the ACI Program is to provide Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers with electronic pre-arrival cargo and conveyance, shipper and importer data prior to arrival at the border. This session will be of interest to: truck owners and operators, self-carry importers, operation managers, drivers, dispatchers, shippers. May 1, 2013, when ACI eManifest-enabling regulations are expected to be in place, requirements will be mandatory and non-compliant carriers could be subject to penalties. Additionally, it is important to note that even though you may be set up for ACE eManifest into the USA you will still be required to set up for ACI eManfiest into Canada.
- Completed - NAFTA Workshop - November 29, 2012 - Download Brochure (PDF)
Pacific Customs Brokers is offering a North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) Workshop for both Canadian & U.S. companies. We will assist you in understanding your responsibilities under NAFTA, and will provide you with practical tools for completing certification of your products. In addition, we will provide instruction on the Rules of Origin and classification of your goods under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule. This session will be of interest to: Business Owners, Operations Managers, Controllers, Purchasers, Logistics Supervisors/Coordinators and Production Managers importing and exporting within North America. This is a great opportunity for businesses with newly hired logistics staff to receive cost-effective training and/or refresh their awareness.
- Completed - ACI eManifest Session - January 22, 2013 - Download Brochure (PDF)
Pacific Customs Brokers will be offering an ACI eManifest session for carriers and self-carrying importers. This session will answer questions, offer practical solutions and help assist with preparation for the ACI eManifest regulations to take effect November 1, 2012. The intent of the ACI Program is to provide Canada Border Services Agency(CBSA) officers with electronic pre-arrival cargo and conveyance, shipper and importer data prior to arrival at the border. This session will be of interest to: truck owners and operators, self-carry importers, operation managers, drivers, dispatchers, shippers. May 1, 2013, when ACI eManifest-enabling regulations are expected to be in place, requirements will be mandatory and non-compliant carriers could be subject to penalties. Additionally, it is important to note that even though you may be set up for ACE eManifest into the USA you will still be required to set up for ACI eManfiest into Canada.
- Completed - ACI eManifest Forum with CBSA - February 06, 2013 - Download Brochure (PDF)
The Canada Border Services Agency in cooperation with Pacific Customs Brokers and ABC Customs Brokers, are hosting an information forum to assist industry stakeholders in final preparation for the pending ACI eManifest enforcement deadline of May 1, 2013. Concerns related to shipments containing multiple bills of lading and how these are to be handled will be addressed by CBSA. This forum will be held in a “town hall” format, offering attendees the opportunity to ask senior officials of CBSA and CFIA questions. Please submit your ACI eManifest questions to Pacific Customs Brokers prior to Monday, February 4th, 2013.
- Completed - U.S. Customs Compliance - February 07, 2013 - Download Brochure (PDF)
Pacific Customs Brokers is offering a seminar on U.S. Customs Compliance to importers, non-resident importers, commercial/professional, controllers, carriers, shippers and receivers. The seminar will focus on compliance and regulations of goods imported/exported into the USA. This is a great opportunity for businesses with newly hired logistics staff to receive cost-effective training and/or refresh their awareness in the transportation industry. This session is open to business owners, operation managers, purchasers and warehouse managers. We will cover such topics as: customs regulations, required documentation, North American Free Trade Agreement eligibility and the logistics of seamless cross-border shipping. The knowledge gained at this seminar could directly affect your shipments crossing the border. Shipment delays and possible penalties issued by U.S. Customs and Border Protection could be the result of not being informed. If you are importing goods on both sides of the border, we offer a full day seminar on U.S. and Canadian Customs Compliance.
- Completed - Canadian Customs Compliance - February 07, 2013 - Download Brochure (PDF)
Pacific Customs Brokers is offering a seminar on Canadian Customs Compliance to commercial/professional importers, non-resident importers, controllers, carriers, shippers and receivers. The seminar will focus on compliance and regulations of goods imported into Canada. This is a great opportunity for businesses with newly hired logistics staff to receive cost-effective training and/or refresh their awareness in the transportation industry. This session is open to business owners, operation managers, purchasers and warehouse managers. We will cover such topics as: customs regulations, required documentation, North American Free Trade Agreement eligibility and the logistics of seamless cross-border shipping. The knowledge gained at this seminar could directly effect your shipments crossing the border. Shipment delays and possible penalties issued by Canada Border Services Agency could be the result of not being informed. If you are importing goods on both sides of the border, we offer a full day seminar on both Canadian & U.S. Customs Compliance.
- Completed - NAFTA Workshop - February 21, 2013 - Download Brochure (PDF)
Pacific Customs Brokers is offering a North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) Workshop for both Canadian & U.S. companies. We will assist you in understanding your responsibilities under NAFTA, and will provide you with practical tools for completing certification of your products. In addition, we will provide instruction on the Rules of Origin and classification of your goods under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule. This session will be of interest to: Business Owners, Operations Managers, Controllers, Purchasers, Logistics Supervisors/Coordinators and Production Managers importing and exporting within North America. This is a great opportunity for businesses with newly hired logistics staff to receive cost-effective training and/or refresh their awareness.