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FTA Presents: Customs Brokers License Examination Course

  • Monday, January 27, 2014
  • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Long Beach Small Business Development Center (Long Beach, CA)
Monday, January 27 to Monday, March 24, 2014
(10 week course)

Mondays, 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm including Thursday February 13 and Tuesday, February 18 (no class Mon, Feb 17)

Long Beach Community College District

Office of Economic & Resource Development
4900 E. Conant Street, Bldg. O2, Suite 108
Long Beach, CA 90808


This comprehensive course to prepare for the upcoming Customs Broker License Exam provides detailed review in areas such as:
  • Customs Broker Regulation
  • Entry Requirements
  • Valuation of Imports
  • Harmonized Tariff Classification
  • Free Trade Agreements and Other Duty-Free Exemptions
  • Foreign Trade Zones, Bonded Warehouses and Drawback
  • Fines and Penalties
  • Various other topics typically covered on the exam
  • Exam-Taking Techniques

In addition to being well-prepared for the exam, the course will also assist in developing a better understanding of critical areas of Customs Compliance even for people not planning on taking the brokers exam. The knowledge you receive will assist in enhancing skills for career advancement. If you already possess a broker’s license, this is an excellent review course. Certified Customs Specialists completing the course will receive 20 CCS credits from the NCBFAA.

The course is recommended for individuals with some experience in customs brokerage or import operations. If in doubt about your level of experience, please call the instructor, Erik Smithweiss, at 213-624-1970.

Instructors:
Erik Smithweiss & Tony Piscitelli

Erik Smithweiss is a partner with Grunfeld, Desiderio, Lebowitz, Silverman & Klestadt. Erik has over 20 years experience in the field of customs law and procedure and has taught customs broker exam preparation courses for over ten years.

Tony Piscitelli has 6 years as a Compliance Specialist with Expeditors International, as well as a 32 year career with U.S Customs and Border Protection. Tony served as a Field National Import Specialist in NY and a Supervisory Import Specialist in Los Angeles/Long Beach and LAX.

Fee:
Non-FTA Members $675

For more information or to register, visit FTA's website
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