Training / Compliance / Education

Training / Compliance / Education

  • FARs

    Question: For members who work with FARs and DFARs, could you please provide recommendations on training, for someone new to the regulations? Answer 1: Good morning.  I would be pleased to discuss training opportunities with you.  Are there particular sections in the FAR, DFARS or other agency supplements that you would like for me to […]

  • Training – Fines and Penalties Slide

    Question: We are developing internal trade compliance training presentation.  99% complete.  1 slide to go and that will be about fines and penalties for non compliance with US export and import laws. Of course, I will reference the normal fines and penalties for valuation, classification or origin issues but I’d also like to make sure […]

  • Stratospheric Flight & Aerospace

    Question: I will soon be starting at a company that works in the Stratospheric Flight & Aerospace arena. I have many years of compliance experience but never in this realm.  Can anyone recommend where to start? Any good groups to be a part of? Resources available I should be aware of?  Any import/export manual templates […]

  • Teaching Employees about trade compliance

    Question: Hello members, I notice that many employees do not understand customs and why it is important to be compliant. I would like to create a short employee on boarding educational program describing why customs compliance is important, even if the employee job descriptions has nothing to do with customs . I feel it is […]

  • Monitoring Trade

    Question: How do Trade Compliance and Customs Managers stay up to date with the most recent trade news? Any helpful webinars, conferences, newsletters, websites, etc? Answer 1: We get daily updates directly from CBP.  You can sign up here:  CSMS # 56476066 – ACE Production Standard Invasive Maintenance from 10:00 p.m. ET Saturday June 3, […]

  • Embargo & Sanctions Power Point

    Question: Wondering if anyone in the group would be willing to share any Presentations, they may have created and used for training for different levels of employees within their organization? Lower level – basic but informational – “Don’t sell to these Countries” “Key Points do’s & don’ts” What is an Export” things as such Mid-level […]

  • Trade Compliance Resources in French

    Question: I am a non-native French speaker and I need to communicate with a customs manager in France that does not speak English. Does anyone have any trade compliance resources in French that you would recommend or could provide? I am not looking for the regulations, I’m trying to find resources that would help me […]

  • Latin America Compliance

    Question: Hello, I am looking for good resources or programs/courses on Latin America compliance (as a guide for an exporter in the US). Do you have any recommendations?  Thanks in advance for your feedback. Answer 1: To start, I would reach out to your local US Dept of Commerce Export support office.  They can give […]

  • UPDATE on REGULATIONS CHANGE

    Question: How can we find out about updates or changes on regulations as soon as it happens by government for US import/exports? and for other countries too. Answer 1: For a free single source for the US, you can’t beat the Federal Register. Set up an account, select agencies, CFR parts, or even specific terms […]

  • REX registration

    Question: Will having a REX number ever become a requirement? We manufacture and export a fair amount of stuff in the EU. Answer 1: The Registered Exporter – REX – system is for the EU exporters and the exporters of the GSP beneficiary countries, if they want to export to the EU, enjoying the GSP […]

  • Buy America/ Buy American

    Question: Does anyone offer seminars on the Infrastructure Act, BABA, Buy America, Buy American requirements?  The regulations can be confusing when trying to determine the raw material requirements, and most of our customers are not fully sure which certification they are asking for when they request one. A chart with basic requirements would be great […]

  • REX registration

    Question: Will having a REX number ever become a requirement? We manufacture and export a fair amount of stuff in the EU. Answer 1: The Registered Exporter – REX – system is for the EU exporters and the exporters of the GSP beneficiary countries, if they want to export to the EU, enjoying the GSP […]