U.S. Commercial Service:”Exporting Mechanics” Webinar Series

The U.S. Commercial Service, the export promotion arm of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration, is collaborating with the National Customs Brokers Freight Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA) Educational Institute to present an exporting mechanics webinar series. The series will provide U.S. small and medium size businesses with the basic exporting information they need to help them increase exports abroad, while increasing employment and jobs in the United States.

Event:  “AES / EEI Regulations” Webinar

Date:  August 17, 2017

Time:  1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. ET

Cost: $25

Description of Event:   In this webinar, exporters will learn about the Automated Export System (AES), the legal requirements for filing in AES, the process on how to submit your Electronic Export Information (EEI) to AES, and the use of authorized agents as an option to filing the EEI.  This webinar is for the beginner or new to exporting U.S. small and medium size business.

Event:  “Export Compliance” Webinar

Date:  September 27, 2017

Time:  12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. ET

Cost: $25

Description of Event:   In this webinar, exporters will understand U.S. export controls, sanctions regulations, the export license process, and tips for developing and implementing a compliance program.  This webinar is for the beginner or new to exporting U.S. small and medium size business.

Event:  “Export Control Basics” Webinar

Date:  October 11, 2017

Time:  1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. ET

Cost: $25

Description of Event:   In this webinar, exporters will learn about the export control regulatory requirements and best practices for complying with them.  They will also learn about product and technology classification, customer due diligence, screening, as well as handling controlled technology deemed exports.  This webinar is for the beginner or new to exporting U.S. small and medium size business.

Event:  “ATA Carnet 101” Webinar

Date:  November 8, 2017

Time:  1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. ET

Cost: $25

Description of Event:   In this webinar, exporters will learn what an ATA Carnet is and why you should use one . They will also learn what countries accept ATA Carnets and how to clear an ATA Carnet with Customs.  This webinar is for the beginner or new to exporting U.S. small and medium size business.

Event:  “Sanctions” Webinar

Date:  December 5, 2017

Time:  1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. ET

Cost: $25

Description of Event:   In this webinar, exporters will learn about sanction programs and the latest developments.  They will learn how government agencies regulate and enforce the various sanctions programs, licensing procedures, recent enforcement cases, high risk areas, red flags, and the Office of Foreign Assets Control licensing program.  This webinar is for the beginner or new to exporting U.S. small and medium size business.

Event:  “Export Administration Regulations” Webinar

Date:  January 9, 2018

Time:  1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. ET

Cost: $25

Description of Event:   In this webinar, exporters will learn about Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the General Prohibitions, country groups, license exceptions, country control lists, indexes as well as other definitions.  They will also learn about the Bureau of Industry (BIS) license requirement and the U.S. government tools that are available.  This webinar is for the beginner or new to exporting U.S. small and medium size business.

Event:  “Export Licenses” Webinar

Date:  February 13, 2018

Time:  2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. ET

Cost: $25

Description of Event:   In this webinar, exporters will learn about export licenses, license exceptions, supporting documents needed for an export license, and SNAP-R.  They will also learn about the export license procedures and when to export or re-export.  This webinar is for the beginner or new to exporting U.S. small and medium size business.

Event:  “ECCN Classification Numbers” Webinar

Date:  March 9, 2018

Time:  1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. ET

Cost: $25

Description of Event:   In this webinar, exporters will learn about ECCN Classification Numbers and where to find them.  They will also learn how to use, classify and read a provision in the Commerce Control List (CCL).  This webinar is for the beginner or new to exporting U.S. small and medium size business.

Event:  “Letters of Credit” Webinar

Date:  April 10, 2018

Time:  1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. ET

Cost: $25

Description of Event:   In this webinar, exporters will learn about letters of credit and why they exist and who benefits from them.  They will also learn about the 2010 Incoterms and which Incoterms requires the letters of credit.  This webinar is for the beginner or new to exporting U.S. small and medium size business.

Event:  “U.S. Harmonized Tariff Classification Numbers” Webinar

Date:  May 8, 2018

Time:  1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. ET

Cost: $25

Description of Event:   In this webinar, exporters will learn about the relationship between the Schedule B, Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS), and the International Harmonized System.  They will also learn how to search the U.S. Customs “CROSS” database for rulings on HTS classification.  This webinar is for the beginner or new to exporting U.S. small and medium size business.

Event:  “Duty Drawback and Refunds” Webinar

Date:  June 12, 2018

Time:  1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. ET

Cost: $25

Description of Event:   In this webinar, exporters will understand the background and history of duty drawbacks, the types of duty drawbacks that can be claimed and the upcoming changes to the duty drawback program.  This webinar is for the beginner or new to exporting U.S. small and medium size business.

For more information, please contact Linda.Abbruzzese@trade.gov.