ABC Customs Brokers hosts a series of educational seminars and workshops to assist business owners, importers, managers, CFO's, purchasers and shippers on a variety of Canada Customs and U.S. Customs related topics such as: 

• Canadian Customs Compliance
• U.S. Customs Compliance
• Canadian Food Inspection Agency Regulations
• Food and Drug Administration Regulations
• North American Free Trade Agreement
• Harmonized System Tariff and Classification
• Basics of Importing
• Exporting
• Carrier
• Doing Business in the USA
• Opening Up Canadian Business Opportunities

The responsibility of the Importer of goods has increased substantially in the past few years. Customs agencies in both Canada and the U.S. look to the importer when auditing, assessing penalties, and when determining if the importing practices are within all guidelines and regulations.

ABC Customs Brokers will customize seminars to suit a specific industry or a company upon request. We currently run seminars targeted at sports and special events, agriculture, produce and industrial equipment.

Please contact us to discuss your seminar requirements or with your questions.

• Completed - NAFTA Workshop - February 02, 2012 - Download Brochure (PDF)
  

  ABC Customs Brokers is offering a North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) Workshop for both Canadian & U.S. companies. We will assist you in understanding your responsibilities under NAFTA, and will provide you with practical tools for completing certification of your products. In addition, we provide instruction on the Rules of Origin and classification of your goods under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule. This session will be of interest to: Business Owners, Operations Managers, Controllers, Purchasers, Logistics Supervisors/Coordinators and Production Managers importing and exporting within North America. This is a great opportunity for businesses with newly hired logistics staff as a cost effective way for employees to receive training and/or refresh their awareness.

• U.S. Customs Compliance - February 23, 2012 - Download Brochure (PDF)
  

  ABC Customs Brokers is offering a seminar on U.S. Customs Compliance to commercial/professional importers, non-resident importers, controllers, carriers, shippers and receivers. The seminar will focus on compliance and regulations of goods imported/exported into the USA. This is a great opportunity for businesses with newly hired logistics staff, as it is a cost effective way for employees to receive training and/or refresh their awareness in the transportation industry. This session is open to business owners, operation managers, purchasers and warehouse managers. We will cover such topics as: customs regulations, required documentation, North American Free Trade Agreement eligibility and the logistics of seamless cross-border shipping. The knowledge gained at this seminar, could directly effect your shipments crossing the border. Shipment delays and possible penalties issued by U.S. Customs and Border Protection could be the result of not being informed. If you are importing goods on both sides of the border, we offer a full day seminar on U.S. and Canadian Customs Compliance.

• Canadian Customs Compliance - February 23, 2012 - Download Brochure (PDF)
  

  ABC Customs Brokers is offering a seminar on Canadian Customs Compliance to commercial/professional importers, non-resident importers, controllers, carriers, shippers and receivers. The seminar will focus on compliance and regulations of goods imported into Canada. This is a great opportunity for businesses with newly hired logistics staff, as it is a cost effective way for employees to receive training and/or refresh their awareness in the transportation industry. This session is open to business owners, operation managers, purchasers and warehouse managers. We will cover such topics as: customs regulations, required documentation, North American Free Trade Agreement eligibility and the logistics of seamless cross-border shipping. The knowledge gained at this seminar could positively impact your shipments crossing the border. Consequences of not being informed include shipment delays and the levy of penalties by Canada Border Services Agency. If you are importing goods on both sides of the border, we offer a full day seminar on both Canadian & U.S. Customs Compliance.

• Harmonized System Tariff & Classification Workshop - March 01, 2012 - Download Brochure (PDF)
  

  ABC Customs Brokers is offering a workshop on Harmonized System Tariff & Classification. The session will focus on H.S. Tariff Codes for importation of commercial goods into either Canada or the United States. This session will be of interest to: Business Owners, Operation Managers, Controllers, Purchasers and Shippers. Additionally, this a great opportunity for businesses with newly hired logistics staff as a cost effective way for employees to receive training and/or refresh their awareness. This session will provide you with a solid foundation in the principles of commodity classification, along with information on obtaining binding rulings from Customs on your merchandise. You will also have a better understanding of how duties are determined and how certain Special Programs may assist you in lowering the duties that your business pays for imported goods.

• Export Seminar - March 08, 2012 - Download Brochure (PDF)
  

  ABC Customs Brokers and Pacific Overseas Forwarding are offering a seminar on exporting from Canada. This seminar will focus on exporting products to countries other than the United States and will be of interest to those business owners looking to expand their traditional product market. The seminar will provide you with a solid foundation of reporting, record keeping requirements and terms of sale. You will also have a better understanding of Free Trade Agreements, regulations and how to prepare the documentation for export.

• CFIA Seminar - April 18, 2012 - Download Brochure (PDF)
  

  ABC Customs Brokers is offering the following session related to CFIA (Canadian Food Inspection Agency) regulated goods. By attending this seminar, you will gain a better understanding of how CFIA and Canada Customs interact. The knowledge you will acquire at this seminar will expedite your shipments rather than trigger costly delays. This session will be of interest to Commercial/Professional Importers, Business Owners, Operation Managers, Carriers, Controllers, Purchasers, Warehouse Managers, Freight Coordinators, Shippers and Receivers. This is a great opportunity for businesses with newly hired logistics staff as a cost effective way for employees to receive training and/or refresh their awareness of cross-border trade. If you are importing regulated goods on both sides of the border, we offer a full day seminar covering both CFIA and FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration).

• FDA Seminar - April 18, 2012 - Download Brochure (PDF)
  

  ABC Customs Brokers is offering the following session related to FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) regulated goods. By attending this seminar, you will gain a better understanding of how the FDA and U.S. Customs interact. The knowledge you will acquire at this seminar will expedite your shipments rather than trigger costly delays. This session will be of interest to Commercial/Professional Importers, Business Owners, Operation Managers, Carriers, Controllers, Purchasers, Warehouse Managers, Freight Coordinators, Shippers and Receivers. This is a great opportunity for businesses with newly hired logistics staff as a cost effective way for employees to receive training and/or refresh their awareness of cross-border trade. If you are importing regulated goods on both sides of the border, we offer a full day seminar covering both FDA and CFIA (Canadian Food Inspection Agency).

• Canadian Customs Compliance - May 03, 2012 - Download Brochure (PDF)
  

  ABC Customs Brokers is offering a seminar on Canadian Customs Compliance to commercial/professional importers, non-resident importers, controllers, carriers, shippers and receivers. The seminar will focus on compliance and regulations of goods imported into Canada. This is a great opportunity for businesses with newly hired logistics staff, as it is a cost effective way for employees to receive training and/or refresh their awareness in the transportation industry. This session is open to business owners, operation managers, purchasers and warehouse managers. We will cover such topics as: customs regulations, required documentation, North American Free Trade Agreement eligibility and the logistics of seamless cross-border shipping. The knowledge gained at this seminar could positively impact your shipments crossing the border. Consequences of not being informed include shipment delays and the levy of penalties by Canada Border Services Agency. If you are importing goods on both sides of the border, we offer a full day seminar on both Canadian & U.S. Customs Compliance.

• U.S. Customs Compliance - May 03, 2012 - Download Brochure (PDF)
  

  ABC Customs Brokers is offering a seminar on U.S. Customs Compliance to commercial/professional importers, non-resident importers, controllers, carriers, shippers and receivers. The seminar will focus on compliance and regulations of goods imported/exported into the USA. This is a great opportunity for businesses with newly hired logistics staff, as it is a cost effective way for employees to receive training and/or refresh their awareness in the transportation industry. This session is open to business owners, operation managers, purchasers and warehouse managers. We will cover such topics as: customs regulations, required documentation, North American Free Trade Agreement eligibility and the logistics of seamless cross-border shipping. The knowledge gained at this seminar, could directly effect your shipments crossing the border. Shipment delays and possible penalties issued by U.S. Customs and Border Protection could be the result of not being informed. If you are importing goods on both sides of the border, we offer a full day seminar on U.S. and Canadian Customs Compliance.