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CUSTOMS BROKERS EXAM PREPARATION COURSE

Tuesday evenings, 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm (11)

Thursday evenings 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm (2)

Saturday 10 – 6 pm (2)  &  Saturday 8am – 5pm (1)

$1195.00

-- To Reserve Your Space Send Payment In Full Before 06/23/2008 ---

Good Nite Inn, 245 S. Airport Blvd., South San Francisco

TEL: (650) 589-7200 (Next to the So. San Francisco Conference Center)

 

Presented by

Renata Pearson

CHB EXAM PREP is designed for those individuals who plan to sit for the Customs Broker’s Exam. Classes are held in the Socratic method. The instructor and the students ask and answer ques­tions. Since the goal of the participants is prepara­tion for the exam, answers to questions by the students with minimal assistance from the instructor is the ultimate goal. All answers must be supported with Regulation or Tariff cites.  Prior to each class, students complete reading assign­ments from the Leaphart class textbook, the Regs (Title 19 of the U.S. Code), and the Harmonized Tariff. After reading the assignments, the student completes a timed examination. Each class begins with a review of questions on the reading material. This is followed by a timed quiz, discussion and more Q+A. This is not a lecture course. At this level, we assume the student has a strong understanding of INCO terms, entry, valuation methods, classification rules and marking requirements. The Customs Brokers exams are held on or about the first Monday of April and October. After passing the exam, the applicant has 3 years in which to apply for a broker’s license. 

At the time of application for a license, the applicant then must be 21 years of age, and a U.S. citizen.

Course Outline

Jul 01

Tue

Lesson 1 – Introduction

How to Read the Regs

Indexing / Cross Ref Reading

Title 19 of the U.S. Code / Terms of Sale

Aug 12- 

Tue

Lesson 6 Country of Origin MarkingTrademarks, Tradenames & Copyrights

 

Jul 15

Tue

Lesson 2a – Broker's Responsibility

(Pls note there is a 1-week break between class # 1 & class # 2a)

Aug 19-

Tue

Lesson 7 Transportation in Bond

Bonded Warehouse Entries

Carnets/Foreign Trade Zones

Jul 17

Thu

Lesson 2b – Bonds  

 

Aug 26-

Tue

Lesson 8 Valuation/Liquidation

Jul 22  

Tue

Lesson 3 –  Powers of Attorney

Entry & Entry Summary

Preparation of 3461 & 7501

Quota Entries, Informal Entries

Sep 02-

Tue

Lesson 9a Fines, Penalties & Forfeitures

Inspection, Search & Seizure

Liq Damages / Admin Review / Protests

Jul 29

Tue

Lesson 4a – T.l.B./U.S. Goods Returned

U.S. Components Assembled Abroad

Sep 06- Sat 10am – 6pm

Lesson 9b CATAIR & Directive Review

CATAIR / 1 hr lunch / Directives

Jul 31

Thu

Lesson 4b – Free Trade Agreements –

Sep 09 –

Tue

Lesson 10 Drawback

Aug 05

Tues

Lesson 5a – Harmonized System

 

Sep 16-

Tue

Lesson 11 Wrap-up / Review / Overview

 

Aug 09 Sat 10am - 6pm

Lesson 5b – Classification Workshop

Sep 23 –

Tue

Alternate class if reschedule is required

 

 

Sep 27 – Sat  8am - 5pm

Final Exam CHB Practice Exam

4 hr Exam / 1.5 hr Lunch Break / 3.5 hr Review

About The Instructor

Renata Pearson - Licensed Customhouse Broker since 1991.  Renata has deep experience in different facets of the industry ranging from classifier to corporate licensee and importer facilities bringing vast knowledge to the Broker Exam Prep course. She has taught classes at the California Maritime Academy in Brokerage and Customs issues.  Renata serves as VP & Educational Co-Chair for CBFANC. In addition, she has served as President & Chairman for the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals - San Francisco Roundtable (CSCMP). 

Education: BA in International Business from the University of Puget Sound w/ Overseas studies in China, Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore and Taiwan.

Renata Pearson  -  Licensed Customhouse Broker since 1991.  Renata has deep experience in different facets of the industry ranging from classifier to corporate licensee and importer facilities bringing vast knowledge to the Basics of CHB & Importing. She has taught classes at the California Maritime Academy in Brokerage and Customs issues.  Renata serves as VP & Educational Co- Chair for CBFANC. She has also served as President and Chairman for the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals - San Francisco Roundtable (CSCMP).  Education: BA in International Business from the University of Puget Sound w/ Overseas studies in China, Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore and Taiwan.

Further Course Details

Required Reading Materials: To study for the exam, you must order the following publications:

Weekly assignments will be identified in the training manual

*Customs Regulations             (Stock # 948-006-00000-6 – Looseleaf Version (Order the looseleaf not bound version!!!)

                                                Dated September 30, 2007 w/ 2 updates

 

*Harmonized Tariff Schedule,  (Stock # 949-024-00000-8 – Effective January 1, 2008)

 

*Customs Law Handbook  -     Ordered through LexisNexis at Tel 1-800-344-3730

                                                (ISBN # 9781422421529 – Bound Version dated 2008)

 

Materials ordering options:  To order Government publications through the GPO, phone toll free: 866-512-1800

(DC area: 202-512-1800), fax 202-512-2250, It is best to use a credit card & speak to a live person when ordering through the GPO – Be sure to ask for expedited service. (http://bookstore.gpo.gov. (Pls note that the GPO is unable to expedite online orders and any orders done by check will be delayed until your check clears the bank – It is not recommended to order this way.)

 

Customs Regulations ($175.00 – 2008 price from GPO);

Harmonized Tariff Schedule ($105.00 – 2008 price from GPO);

Customs Law Handbook ($42.00 incls tax & shipping cost from LexisNexis)

 

YOU MUST HAVE YOUR REGULATIONS FOR THE 1st CLASS

An alternate source for ordering the Regs & HTS is through www.Boskage.com. Pls note that Boskage has a slightly higher price for the publications.  

Cost:  $1195 for sixteen sessions & Instruction Textbook. The instruction book, CHB EXAM PREP, is a comprehensive study guide that includes topic summaries, study quizzes, exam ques­tions sorted by topic and other reading material relating spe­cifically to the areas outlined in the Lesson plan.  Reading assignments, answer sheets and copies of prior exams are also included in the course textbook.  This study course is revised twice annually to keep abreast of the ever changing Cus­toms laws and regs. 

Course is expected to fill within 1st week of registration, therefore please do not delay your registration.

 

For questions about course outline or registration problems, Please contact Renata Pearson at 650-888-3070 or email renatapearsonkel@aol.com. (Calls are preferred for answering your quick questions or resolving registration issues.)

 

Registration and terms: To reserve your space,  please send  full payment before June 23, 2008 to CBFANC, P.O. Box 26269, San Francisco, CA 94126-6269No refunds or postponements allowed.  Note that class materials will not be sent until full payment is received. Lesson 1 reading assignment must be com­pleted prior to 1st class.  

(Textbook mailed a few days prior to the 1st class. It is best to use your office address for delivery purposes)

 

 

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