Trade Compliance Seminars and Workshops
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Canadian Customs Compliance
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).
Canadian Customs Compliance Topics:
- Mandatory EDI Release
- Mandatory e-Manifest / carrier codes
- Responsibilities of the importer, exporter, customs broker and carrier
- NAFTA Certificate of Origin - review requirements
- PARS (Pre-Arrival Release System)
- Across Entries - outports
- Other government agencies
Audit Process & AMPS Briefing Topics:
- Why trade compliance is important
- Outline of compliance verification process
- Reason to believe and adjustments
- Voluntary Disclosure Program
- Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS)
Date, Times and Location:
Holiday Inn & Suites - Ballroom
17530 64 Avenue, Surrey, BC
Thursday, October 14, 2010
#1 9:00am - 12:00pm CDN Customs Compliance
#2 1:00pm - 4:00pm Audit Process & AMPS
#3 9:00am - 4:00pm Both Sessions
Presentation Speakers:
Canadian Customs Compliance
Line Clarke - Canadian Licensed Customs Broker and 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.
Audit Process & AMPS Briefing
Catherine Black - Manager, Trade Compliance Division, Pacific Region, Canada Border Services Agency with over 12 years of experience in Trade Compliance Division.
Registration Information:
Seminar Fee: The cost per session is $95 CAD per person. The cost for both sessions is $145 CAD per person. (Breakfast and lunch included). Lunch is served at 12pm.
Registration Deadline:
Friday, October 8, 2010
*24 hour cancellation notice is appreciated
How to Register:
Complete the attached Registration Form and mail, fax or email your information to:
Pacific Customs Brokers
ATTN: Yvette Fox
101 - 17637 1st Avenue
Surrey, British Columbia
Canada V3S 9S1
Fax: 604.531.3120
Email: seminars@pcb.ca
Register Online: www.pcb.ca/seminars
For More Information:
Call Yvette Fox @Pacific Customs Brokers
Phone: 604.538.1566
Toll Free: 888.538.1566
Email: seminars@pcb.ca