Transforming the Cargo Clearance Process

This Customs and Border Protection compliance training will help the attendees understand the latest CBP developments relating to the entire cargo clearance process and how these will impact import clearances.

Why Should You Attend:

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has initiated major changes to the way they interact with USA based importers: through partnership in C-TPAT and the Importer Self Assessment (ISA), creation of new data management techniques through the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) and changing the role of customs brokers to initiate new risk management strategies.

From the creation of the Centers of Excellence (CEE) to simplified entry processes, CBP is taking on the initiative of transforming the entire cargo clearance process. This unique and up to date webinar will outline how CBP will act as the main liaison to show One Government at the Border.

Areas Covered in the Webinar:

• Customs programs at the border
• ACE data and the simplified entry process
• Forming a single window clearance process
• CBP and other agencies / governments – once verified, twice approved
• Private Sector Intelligence Liaison Officers (PSILO) for the following trade industries:
  • Semiconductor Industry (Under the Electronics Center);
  • Pharmaceuticals (Under the Pharmaceutical Center);
  • Steel (Under HQ staff)
• CBP improved targeting and enforcement programs through automation

Who will benefit:

• Import Compliance Manager
• Risk Managers
• Customs or Trade Compliance personnel or Officers
• Procurement, Purchasing, Sourcing professionals
• U.S. Importers
• Finance Personnel
• Legal Professionals
• Logistics

Instructor Profile:

Suzanne M. Richer - President of Customs & Trade Solutions, Inc, an advisory firm for global customs compliance and cargo security programs. Ms. Richer is a licensed Customs Broker with over twenty five years in international supply chain management. She has counseled corporations during their Focused Assessments, conducted C-TPAT security audits and prepared companies to join the program, as well as guiding firms into the Importer Self Assessment program. In 2006, she was recognized by the Journal of Commerce as one of the top 20 Women in Transportation.