Pacific Customs Brokers is offering a North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) Workshop for both Canadian & U.S. companies. We will assist you in understanding your responsibilities under NAFTA, and will provide you with practical tools for completing certification of your products. In addition, we provide instruction on the Rules of Origin and classification of your goods under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule. This session will be of interest to: Business Owners, Operations Managers, Controllers,Purchasers, Logistics Supervisors/Coordinators and Production Managers importing and exporting within North America. This is a great opportunity for businesses with newly hired logistics staff as a cost effective way for employees to receive training and/or refresh their awareness.

Presentation Speakers:

Line Clarke LCB, CCS - Licensed Customs Broker and Certified Customs Specialist, with 30 years experience in the import/export customs industry. In addition, Line has been teaching Customs Brokerage Classes for over 15 years and is the Supervisor of the Release Department with Pacific Customs Brokers (Canada).

April Collier LCB, CCS - Licensed Customs Broker and Certified Customs Specialist with over 25 years experience in the Customs Brokerage Industry. April has been teaching Customs Brokerage Classes for over 15 years and is a Senior Trade Compliance Advisor with Pacific Customs Brokers (USA).

Topics Include:

North American Free Trade Agreement

History of NAFTA

Rules of Origin

Non-Resident Importer

Eligibility Options

Regional Value Content

Country of Origin

Marking Determination Requirements

Post Entry Claims / Amendments (Canada & USA

Variables)

Audit Verifications (Canada & USA Variable)

Case Studies

Date, Times and Location:

Executive Hotel & Conference Center

4021 Lougheed Highway, Burnaby, BC

Thursday, November 17, 2011

10:00am - 3:00pm

Registration Information:

Workshop Fee: The cost for the seminar is $145 CAD per person (Continental breakfast and lunch included).