Business Excellence Consortium

International Trade Programs

In response to the growing desire of companies to export, the BEC is delivering a series of programs that will help companies more effectively address exports and imports.

Importing Fundamentals
One-day workshop that covers the basics of importing and details the process of clearing cargo through U.S. Customs and into the U.S.

Preparing for a Customs Audit
This full-day program reviews import regulations that Customs audits, provides an in-depth look at the processes Customs uses in an audit, and discusses steps importers should be taking to raise import compliance competencies and awareness within their companies.

INCOTERMS 2000 and the International Contract
Half-day program that introduces you to the 13 INCOTERMS and the obligations of the buyer and seller under each. It helps you understand the obligations and risks of a buyer and seller under INCOTERMS.

Classification for Importers and Exporters Using the Harmonized System
Classification is the foundation for establishing duties, collecting statistical trade data and can be the basis for admitting, prohibiting or limiting trade in certain commodities. Importers and exporters have no choice but to develop the expertise in accurately selecting these codes. This one-day program explores the Harmonized Tariff System and Schedule B.

NAFTA: A Practical Guide
A one-day introduction to NAFTA to help companies take full advantages of the NAFTA. It will help you qualify goods for duty-free treatment under the NAFTA. It will also guide you through the complexities of a NAFTA origin certificate.