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:
- Canadian Customs Compliance
- U.S. Customs Compliance
- Canadian Food Inspection Agency Regulations
- Food and Drug Administration Regulations
- North American Free Trade Agreement
- Harmonized System Tariff and Classification
- Basics of Importing
- Exporting
- Carrier
- Doing Business in the USA
- Opening Up Canadian Business Opportunities
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 - Opening Up Canadian Business Opportunities - January 28, 2010 - Download Brochure (PDF)
This will be a half day, professional briefing on the Canadian market and the untapped customer potential for U.S. companies. Pacific Customs Brokers is a prominent Western Canada customs broker, working on behalf of companies in a wide range of industries including: retail, grocery, government services, aviation, electronics, entertainment and high tech industrial projects and more. Pacific Customs Brokers is the designated customs broker for the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, and will discuss the commercial impact of the 2010 Winter Games on Vancouver and Whistler, British Columbia.
- Completed - Residual Materials Information Session - July 07, 2010 - Download Brochure (PDF)
Pacific Customs Brokers is offering information sessions pertaining to the pending U.S. Customs Regulations relating to shipping of "Residual Materials and Liquids". This regulation will affect any instrument of international traffic (tankers, drums, containers, etc.) regardless of amount or type, containing residual cargo must be manifested and entered in compliance with U.S. Customs laws. By attending the information session, you will hear from a Licensed Customs Broker as well as from a spokesperson from U.S. Customs and Border Protection. This session will be helpful and informative to importers of bulk products, carriers of cargo where residual materials remain on board, shippers, self-carried load shippers (petroleum, chemicals, food liquids, waste products, slops, cement, etc.).
- Completed - CBSA Presents: Audit Process & AMPS Briefing - October 14, 2010 - Download Brochure (PDF)
Pacific Customs Brokers recognizes the challenges that importers face today… attend the Canadian Customs Compliance Seminar and learn valuable information on Customs rules & regulations, required documentation, NAFTA eligibility and the logistics of seamless cross-border shipping. This session is suitable for importers of all industries that have goods cleared into Canada.
The afternoon session features The Audit Process and Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS) Briefing, presented by Canada Border Services Agency - Trade Compliance Division, Pacific Region. This session is open to business owners, operational managers, purchasers, controllers, shippers, importers and non-resident importers of commercial goods. The briefing will include subjects such as; compliance verification process, common errors found during verifications, why compliance is so important and speak about the recent changes to Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS).
- Completed - eManifest Information Session - March 17, 2011 - Download Brochure (PDF)
Pacific Customs Brokers will be offering eManifest Information Sessions to be presented by the Canada Border Services Agency. In September 2010, the third phase of Advance Commercial Information (ACI), known as eManifest, will be implemented. When eManifest is fully implemented, carriers, freight forwarders and importers in all modes of transportation will be required to electronically provide the CBSA with cargo, conveyance, crew/passenger, secondary and importer data before goods arrive in Canada. This information session will help you understand how eManifest affects your truck freight entering Canada and how to prepare for its implementation. Join us to hear the CBSA eManifest Coordinator for the Pacific Region as she speaks about the time-lines, requirements of eManifest and what will be expected from trade partners. Time has been allotted for questions and answers following each session.
- Completed - NAFTA Workshop - February 02, 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 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 as a cost effective way for employees to receive training and/or refresh their awareness.
- Completed - Harmonized System Tariff & Classification Workshop - March 01, 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. This session will be of interest to: Business Owners, Operation Managers, Controllers, Purchasers and Shippers. Additionally, this a great opportunity for businesses with newly hired logistics staff as a cost effective way for employees to receive training and/or refresh their awareness. This session will provide you with a solid foundation in the principles of commodity classification, along with information on obtaining binding rulings from Customs on your merchandise. You will also have a better understanding of how duties are determined and how certain Special Programs may assist you in lowering the duties that your business pays for imported goods.
- Completed - Global Export Seminar - March 08, 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 - CFIA Seminar - April 18, 2012 - Download Brochure (PDF)
Pacific Customs Brokers is offering the following 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 at this seminar 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 as a cost effective way for employees to receive 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 - FDA Seminar - April 18, 2012 - Download Brochure (PDF)
Pacific Customs Brokers is offering the following 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 at this seminar 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 as a cost effective way for employees to receive 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 - Canadian Customs Compliance - May 03, 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, as it is a cost effective way for employees to receive 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 positively impact your shipments crossing the border. The consequences of not being informed include shipment delays and the levy of penalties issued by Canada Border Services Agency. 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 - May 03, 2012 - Download Brochure (PDF)
Pacific Customs Brokers is offering a seminar on U.S. 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/exported into the USA. This is a great opportunity for businesses with newly hired logistics staff, as it is a cost effective way for employees to receive 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 positively impact your shipments crossing the border. The consequences of not being informed include shipment delays and the levy of penalties issued by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. 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 - Doing Business in the USA - May 03, 2012 - Download Brochure (PDF)
Pacific Customs Brokers is proud to be one of the presenters and sponsors for the Doing Business in the USA Seminar. The USA is a huge and responsive market of 300 million buyers that is very receptive to Canadian and imported goods. This seminar is designed to help you understand the market, plan your approach, and suggest practical methods for implementing your business / marketing plans. The Doing Business in the USA Seminar will be of interest to any new or existing company that wants to sell their Canadian or imported products/ services in the United States. Attendees will include: Canadian manufacturers, distributors, agents, consultants, and other business advisors. This is also an ideal opportunity for existing exporters to update new key employees.
- PIP - May 23, 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.
- C-TPAT - May 23, 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 importers, business owners, compliance managers, operation managers, warehouse managers, freight consolidators, foreign manufacturers and carriers.