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Compliance news that matters to you Tips Corner Top 3 things to get started on your Import Compliance program; 1. Get management commitment, preferably a “C” level executive, and have them put it in writing. It can say something to the effect of, it is the companies polices and procedures to comply with all U.S. Customs & Border Protection Regulations. 2. Lookup and verify that you are using an up-to-date and accurate Harmonized Tariff Number (HTS) on www.cbp.gov . Create a product database, and list the proper HTS Classification Number next to each product you import. Work with a licensed customs broker and together find your accurate HTS code. If unable to find one, consider going to U.S. Customs (CBP) to get a binding ruling prior to importing. 3. Any good import compliance program must be in writing. Make it customized to your import process, start by listing who is responsible, their back-up’s and what are your internal import procedures. The hardest part is getting started. Upcoming Training Programs April 10th - Hartford, CT - Intl DocumentationApril 17th - Syracuse, NY - Intl Documentation April 19th - Hudson, NY (In-house) - Intl Documentation April 24th - Rochester, NY(In-house) - L/C training April 26/27th - Nashua, NH - 2-day Import Compliance May 1st - Buffalo (In-house)- Export Audit May 10th - Sacramento, CA - Intl Documentation May 17th - Utica, NY (In-house) - Intl Documentation May 22nd - Providence, RI - Intl Documentation May 23rd - Worcester, MA - Intl Documentation June 5th - Burlington, VT - Export Controls June 12th - Charlotte, NC - Intl Documentation June 14th/15th - Raleigh-Durham, NC - 2-day Export Compliance June 26th - Cleveland, OH - Intl Documentation June 28th - Erie, PA - Intl Documentation July 11th - Bedford, NH - Intl Documentation July 12th - Portland, Maine - Intl Documentation July 17th - Burlington, VT - Import Compliance July 26th - Buffalo, NY - Intl Documentation August 15th/16th - Allentown, PA - 2- Day Export compliance August 22nd - Albany, NY - International Documentation Sept 12th - Montpelier, VT - Letters of Credit Nov 7th - Montpelier, VT - Export Mgt Systems U.S. Department of Commerce ITT fined $100 million for illegal exports Manufacturer admits to exporting night vision materials to China, Singapore and Britain without U.S. authorization. This does not include attorney fees, loss of export privileges, jail time or bad press. U.S. Customs & Border Protection President Bush’s FY 2007 Budget for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Totals $7.8 Billion Details at http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/newsroom/fact_sheets/budget/bush_2007_budget.xml Jobs corner Do you need another qualified traffic or logistics person at your company? If so, please let me know as I know several qualified individuals who are available. Also if you know anyone looking for a traffic/logistics position, please have them get in touch with me. Vermont Manufacturing Companies Money $$$$ for training Through a partnership with the Vermont Training Program of the Vermont Department of Economic Development, VGTP is pleased to offer a $200 discount to Vermont manufacturers who attend any of the three approved training programs in Vermont offered by Allocca Enterprises Inc. Thereby reducing early registration fees to $195 per attendee down from $395. Funding available to ALL qualified Vermont manufacturers. Please e-mail mallocca@alloccaenterprises.com prior to registration for details.
USA Luge Sponsorship This year, you have a unique opportunity to find affordable sponsorship of the United States Luge Team. For the first time, they have opened this up to more then one sponsor company, and you could get the chance to goto the Winter Olympics!! From personnel past experience, this is such a great marketing opportunity for you to get your company’s name visible while really participating in the Olympic experience. Please contact Dmitry Feld at USA Luge for more details. You won’t regret it! Tel: 518-523-2071 or email Dmitry@usaluge.com Training Don’t forget Allocca Enterprises can help you come get to full compliance with our in-house training, 1 day Import/Export/NAFTA audits and with regulatory/logistics consulting. |
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