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TFI Private Webinar Series

TFI’s Private Webinar Series is the ideal venue through which companies can provide employees with succinct training on key topics in global trade. The sessions consist of 90-minute classes on Incoterms 2000, Exporting From the U.S., Importing Into the U.S. and Importer Security Filing 10+2. Purchased individually or offered in bundles, this training series optimizes the investment in employees’ time while delivering information that will make companies both compliant and competitive on the international stage.

The pre-paid charge for each session is $100 per attendee, with a 3-student minimum per webinar. Because these are private, company-specific classes the audio feature is not muted and all participants can ask live questions, as well as discuss issues amongst themselves. As a supplement to each webinar, participants are entitled to a 5-business day FAQ period after the initial class. Also, private sessions entitle the contracting company to a hard copy of the presentation.

Quantity discounts are available for companies that wish to purchase more than one class and a price ceiling will be applied to single sessions with a large group (more than 10 attendees). Webinars can also be bundled with other TFI training tools to provide a multi-media approach to learning. To schedule a webinar or to inquire about discounts please call 1-310-265 5200.

Webinar Descriptions

ISF 10+2: Explanation of the Interim Final Rule    Special Price, $395 for 2 hrs, unlimited attendees
 
On November 25, 2008 U.S. Customs & Border Protection published its Interim Final Rule (IFR) for Importer Security Filing 10+2.  Much has changed since the publication of the Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM), in fact there are more than a dozen significant changes to be found in the Interim Final Rule.  This webinar explains in detail the differences between the NPRM and the IFR and what the new updated requirements mean for your import operations.  Content includes:
 
  • What is an Interim Final Rule?
  • Summary of the original NPRM
  • What are the changes?
  • New flexibility for importers 
  • Time frame for implementation
  • Strategic and operational considerations

Logistics & Law of Exporting From the U.S.

Logistics & Law of Exporting From the U.S. takes a holistic approach to providing companies with the export know-how they need to be competitive in global markets. With a focus on profitability, process and compliance this webinar is ideal for logisticians, order management personnel, export sales and financial professionals.

  • U.S. Export Administration Regulations
  • Unit vs. landed cost
  • Preparing export quotes & bids
  • Air vs. ocean transport
  • Volume vs. actual weight
  • Export documentation

Logistics & Law of Importing Into the U.S.

This class takes a multi-functional approach to preparing buyers, logisticians, cost accountants and order management personnel for the rigors of the import discipline. Technical by definition, this module emphasizes landed cost controls, risk management and regulatory compliance.

  • Unit vs. landed costs
  • The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the U.S.
  • U.S. Customs Regulations
  • Classification & Valuation
  • The import process
  • Documentation requirements