When
Thursday, November 8, 2018 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM PSTAdd to Calendar
Where
Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce5193 NE Elam Young Pkwy, Suite A
Hillsboro, OR 97124 Driving Directions
SCORE Portland
503-326-5211
scorepdx@scorevolunteer.org
IMPORTING INTO THE U.S.A.
This workshop will help you acquire the knowledge and the skill sets that are unique to importing. If you have a plan to import or now importing and need a refresher, the information provided in this session will assist you to have a good foundation of the knowledge needed to jumpstart your import operation.
This workshop is just $35.
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At the end of this workshop you should be able to:
- Identify skill sets you need to start an import business
- Learn the steps in a typical import transaction process
- Examine Customs Modernization ACT., the process for classifying your products, valuation, record keeping, marking and the benefits of Free Trade Agreements
- Understand Informal & Formal Customs Entry and documents required
- Learn payment option/risks, Landed Cost and Incoterms® 2010
- Understand what you should tell your exporter before you import
- Locate importing resources including the roles of Customs and Custom House Brokers.
Presenter: Tekle Sebhatu, SCORE mentor and STC International, Principal has over 23 years of both domestic and internationalbusiness experiences.
As a consultant he has worked with several international trade organizations.
email: stcintL@comcast.net
phone: 503-326-5211