When:

Monday, November 14, 2016, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm 
- and - 
Tuesday, November 15, 2016, 8:30 am to 12:30 pm 

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Where

Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel 
700 Lackawanna Ave
Scranton, PA 18503  

 
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Contact

Deborah Phillips 
Northeastern Pennsylvania Alliance 
(570) 655-5581 
dphillips@nepa-alliance.org 
 

Two Great Export Seminars

 Export Documentation & Proceedures 

Monday, November 14, 2016 (full day session) - 8:30 am - 4:30 pm - Cost: $55 per person 


U.S. Free Trade Agreements

Tuesday, November 15, 2016 (half day) - 8:30 am -12:30 pm - Cost: $20 per person

Register for both and save!  Register for a single seminar or save when you register for both for only $70.  NEPA Members receive an additional $15 discount when registering for both sessions.  Contact Deborah Phillips at dphillips@nepa-alliance.org or call (570) 655-5581 to receive the NEPA Member Discount code.  Registration deadline is Monday, November 7, 2016.

Prices include course materials, refreshements, and lunch for the November 14 seminar.  Lunch will not be provided on November 15.  Please see seminar details below.

Presented by Mr. Robert Imbriani, Executive Vice President International at Team Worldwide

Export Documentation & Procedures
Monday, November 14, 2016 (full day) - 8:30 am - 4:30 pm - Cost: $70 per person
This Export Documentation seminar will provide a real life, comprehensive understanding of the commercial documentation required for an international transaction. It will also provide an understanding of who is responsible for filing the Electronic Export Information (EEI) through the Automated Export System (AES), when filing is required, and the information to be filed.
The program will cover:
  • Understanding and compliance with The U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
  • How government shipments differ from commercial shipments
  • How to prepare an export quotation
  • How Incoterms 2010 & payment terms affect documentation
  • Determining country documentation requirements
  • Commercial vs transport documentation
  • Proforma vs commercial invoice
  • How to prepare a complete and accurate commercial invoice
  • How to prepare a proper packing list
  • Understanding non-preferential and preferential certificates of origin
  • The role of the freight forwarder in preparing documentation
  • Filing requirements for the EEI
  • Who is responsible to file
  • When filing is required
  • Information needed to file
Who Should Attend
• Exporters and professionals involved in the Sales, Marketing, Traffic, Logistics, Documentation or Credit Departments of firms doing business internationally
• Manufacturers and distributors who are looking to expand their markets abroad
U.S. Free Trade Agreements
Tuesday, November 15, 2016 (half day) - 8:00 am – 12:30 pm -  Cost: $20 per person
The U.S. is experiencing trade growth and regulatory changes with regard to Free Trade and Tariff Preferences Programs. The number of U.S. Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) continues to grow.  The pending Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) will add many new markets to the scope of U.S. FTAs.  Without a thorough knowledge of these programs a company can encounter delays, lost opportunities, and additional expenses due to compliance issues.
How you will benefit: 
  • Increase the competitiveness of your product by lowering the cost to your foreign customers
  • Learn how to determine the right FTA preference criteria for your products
  • Learn how to begin to prepare for TPP
  • Understand how to establish the correct county foreign marking
  • Navigate with ease through source materials such as Annex 401
  • Correctly prepare FTA Certificates of Origin for all eligible exports
  • Understand and comply with all record-keeping requirements
  • Learn how to receive preferential duty treatments for your exports under FTA
  • Employ Regional Value Content (RVC) to determine eligibility when it is an option 
  • Designate intermediate materials when employing RVC to assist in determining eligibility
Who Should Attend
• Import/Export Managers, Supervisors and Coordinators 
• Trade Compliance Managers 
• International Planners and Purchasing Agents 
• Legal/Contract Administrators 
• International Traffic and Logistics Managers, Supervisors, and Coordinators 
• Senior Administrative, Operational, and Finance Executives 
• Sales Marketing Supervisors and Managers