COURSE CATALOG · Certificate: Provided upon successful completion. CCS: 2 Credit(s). Lessons: ... • Bahrain Free Trade Agreement (BHFTA) • Caribbean Basin Programs (CBERA & CBTPA)

COURSE CATALOG

BRK101: Broker Fundamentals

Level I: Foundational Education

Detailed look at the unique roles and responsibilities of one of the key players in the

import process – the Customs Broker.

Estimated Time: 1 Hour(s).

Final Exam: Multiple-choice.

Certificate: Provided upon successful completion.

CCS: 2 Credit(s).

Lessons:

• Introduction

• Licensing Requirements

• Services, Selection, and Fees

• Tools of the Trade

• Automation

• Job Descriptions

• Import Process: Overview

• Import Process: New Clients

• Import Process: Entry and Release

• Import Process: Post Entry

• Final Exam

BRK102: Customs Broker Exam Basics


Detailed information to help a student understand the CBP Broker License Examination

and begin their preparation.




CCS: 2.5 Credit(s).

Lessons:

• Introduction

• How to Become a Customs Broker

• Exam Basics

• Required Testing Material

• How to Prepare

• After the Exam

• Happy Studying

• Final Exam

BRK301: CBP Broker License Exam Preparation

Level III: Specialization

The Boskage preparation course for the CPB Broker License Examination. Lessons, past

exams with expert commentary, textbooks, and audio to prepare an exam student for

test day.


CCS: 20 Credit(s).

Lessons:

• BRK301 [01]: Introduction

• BRK301 [02]: Broker Compliance

• BRK301 [03]: Classification

• BRK301 [04]: Free Trade Agreements

• BRK301 [05]: Valuation

• BRK301 [06]: Entry Types & Alternatives

• BRK301 [07]: Post Entry & FP&F

• BRK301 [08]: General Provisions

• BRK301 [09]: Supplemental Materials

• BRK301 [10]: Course Wrap Up

CLA101: Classification I


Basic HTSUS terminology, classification concepts and methods.




CCS: 2 Credit(s).

Lessons:

• Introduction

• Classification Tools

• HTSUS Organization

• General Rules of Interpretation (GRI)

• General Notes

• Section & Chapter Notes

• HTSUS Format

• Appendices

• Classification Process

• Final Exam

CLA102: FTAs and Duty Savings Programs


Covers U.S. free trade agreements and other special programs available to assist

importers in duty reduction or elimination.




CCS: 1.5 Credit(s).

Lessons:

• Introduction

• Terminology

• African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA)

• Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA) [Expired 07/31/2013]

• Australia Free Trade Agreement (AUFTA)

• Bahrain Free Trade Agreement (BHFTA)

• Caribbean Basin Programs (CBERA & CBTPA)

• Chile Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)

• Dominican Republic and Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA)

• Generalized System of Preferences (GSP)

• Israel Free Trade Area Agreement (ITFA)

• Jordan Free Trade Agreement (JFTA)

• Korea Free Trade Agreement (UKFTA)

• Morocco Free Trade Agreement (MFTA)

• North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)

• Singapore Free Trade Agreement (SFTA)

• Oman Free Trade Agreement (OMFTA)

• Peru Trade Promotion Agreement (PTPA)

• Columbia Trade Promotion Agreement (CTPA)

• Panama Trade Promotion Agreement (PTPA)

• Future Trade Agreements

• Other Duty Savings Programs

• Duty Drawback

• Foreign Trade Zones (FTZ)

• HTSUS Chapter 98

• Maquiladoras

• Final Exam

CLA103: Antidumping and Countervailing Duties


Demonstrates the antidumping and countervailing duty process from beginning to end,

including the roles of government agencies and practical business applications.




CCS: 1.5 Credit(s).

Lessons:

• Introduction

• Government Agency Roles

• Investigation & Determination Process

• Sunset Review Process

• Business Applications

• Final Exam

CLA201: Classification II

Level II: Application of Skills Education

Classification step-by-step process, finding and using CBP Rulings, reinforced with

situational-based quizzing. Advanced section-by-section application lessons with

dozens of quizzes and other exercises.




CCS: 10 Credit(s).

Lessons:

• CLA201 [01]: Introduction

• CLA201 [02]: Classification Basics

• CLA201 [03]: Classification Process

• CLA201 [04]: HTSUS Chapters 1-49

• CLA201 [05]: HTSUS Chapters 50-99

• CLA201 [06]: Review

CMP101: Import Compliance I


An introduction to U.S. import compliance. Learn the rules of recordkeeping, training,

procedures, and more.




CCS: 1 Credit(s).

Lessons:

• Introduction

• General Customs Compliance

• Recordkeeping

• Procedures

• Training

• Final Exam

CMP102: Import Documents


Learn how, when and why to use the right forms. This course defines and describes

dozens of the most important forms and documents used.




CCS: 2 Credit(s).

Lessons:

• Introduction

• Primary Import Documentation

• CBP Forms

• Partner Government Agency Forms

• Supplemental Import Documents

• Importer Compliance Documents

• Final Exam

CMP103: Intro to Customs & Border Protection


Understand how Customs and Border Protection (CBP) operates, what their authority

and jurisdiction covers, and how best to work with them.




CCS: 1 Credit(s).

Lessons:

• Introduction

• Customs & Border Protection

• Customs History

• CBP Mission

• CBP Organization

• Key CBP Jobs

• Statistics

• Entry Processing

• Final Exam

CMP104: Partner Government Agencies (PGA)


Basic agency information and responsibilities, import requirements, forms and links to

the major government agencies.




CCS: 1.5 Credit(s).

Lessons:

• Introduction

• ATF and TTB

• Consumer Product Safety Commission

• U.S. Department of Agriculture

• Department of Commerce (DOC)

• Department of Defense (DOD)

• Department of Transportation (DOT)

• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

• Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

• Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

• Fish and Wildlife Services

• The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC)

• Final Exam

CMP105: Country of Origin Marking


Covers proper labeling, marking requirements, penalties, special marking, exemptions,

and more.




CCS: 1 Credit(s).

Lessons:

• Introduction

• Basic Requirements

• Containers & Packaging

• Repacking

• Special Requirements

• Marking Exceptions

• Compliance

• Final Exam

CMP106: Understanding the Entry Summary


Block-by-block explanation of the CBP 7501 Entry Summary, with hints for checking key

fields for compliance purposes.




CCS: 1.5 Credit(s).

Lessons:

• Introduction

• Review Process

• Blocks 1-15

• Blocks 16-33

• Blocks 34-43

• Final Exam

CMP107: Post Entry Responsibilities


Responsibilities after entry, and best practices for managing them.




CCS: 4 Credit(s).

Lessons:

• Introduction

• Requests For Information

• Notice of Action

• Protests

• Post Entry Amendment/Post Summary Correction

• Prior Disclosure

• Petition

• Reconciliation

• Final Exam

CMP108: Understanding ACE


How to declare entries—including tariff classification, value, applicable rate of duty

and other information—through the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE).




CCS: 4 Credit(s).

Lessons:

• Introduction

• Int'l Trade Data System, Single Window, ACE

• Where Does ACE Fit In?

• Filings in ACE - Procedure

• Filings in ACE - Substance

• Post Summary Corrections

• Recordkeeping in ACE

• Final Exam

CMP201: CTPAT: Start to Finish


Detailed review of requirements for importer participation in C-TPAT, the validation

process, and how to get (and stay) compliant.




CCS: 2.5 Credit(s).

Lessons:

• Introduction

• CTPAT Minimum Security Criteria

• Focus Area I: Corporate Security

• Criteria Category 1. Security Vision and Responsibility (New)

• Criteria Category 2. Risk Assessment

• Criteria Category 3. Business Partner Security

• Criteria Category 4. Cybersecurity

• Focus Area II: Transportation Security

• Criteria Category 5. Conveyance and Instruments of International Traffic Security

• Criteria Category 6. Seal Security

• Criteria Category 7. Procedural Security

• Criteria Category 8. Agricultural Security

• Focus Area III: People and Physical Security

• Criteria Category 9. Physical Security

• Criteria Category 10. Physical Access Controls

• Criteria Category 11. Personnel Security

• Criteria Category 12. Education, Training and Awareness

• CTPAT Minimum Security Criteria: Summary

• Assessment Process

• Application & CTPAT Portal

• Communication & Training

• Validation

• Enforcement & Appeals

• CTPAT Review Plan/Continuous Improvement Plan

• What CTPAT Means to Your Job

• Final Exam

CMP202: Understanding the Customs Regulations


Part-by-part overview of topics found in Title 19 Code of Federal Regulations (CBP

Regulations).




CCS: 4 Credit(s).

Lessons:

• Introduction

• How to Use the Regulations

• Parts 4-115

• Parts 118-151

• Parts 152-192

• Final Exam

CMP203: Import Compliance II


Covers the audit processes involved in compliance: the Focused Assessment, Importer

Self-Assessment and Internal Audit.




CCS: 2 Credit(s).

Lessons:

• Introduction

• Focused Assessment

• Audit Phase I

• Audit Phase II

• Audit Phase III

• Internal Controls

• Compliance Improvement Plan (CIP)

• Importer Self Assessment (ISA)

• ISA Application Process

• ISA: Internal Controls

• Internal Audits

• Conclusion

• Final Exam

CMP301: Importing Internet Purchases


Information about responsibilities and liabilities for persons who use the Internet to

purchase goods from foreign countries. How to facilitate shipments and importation of

Internet purchases, and minimize expenses and potential legal liability.




CCS: 1 Credit(s).

Lessons:

• Introduction

• Location of Goods

• Prohibited & Restricted Merchandise

• Purpose

• Shipping

• Import Requirements

• Final Exam

CMP302: Intellectual Property Rights and Import Protection


Information for owners and importers of goods subject to intellectual property

regulation; how to protect property from unauthorized use and ensure that shipments

comply with legal requirements for importation.




CCS: 1 Credit(s).

Lessons:

• Introduction

• Copyrights

• Trademarks

• Patents

• CBP Protection

• U.S. IPR Laws

• International IPR Protection

• Import Procedures

• Final Exam

EXP101: Export Overview


Overview of agency activities and jurisdiction criteria; common prohibitions and license

requirements; guidelines for implementing an export compliance program.




CES: 4 Credit(s).

Lessons:

• Introduction

• Compliance Plan

• Not Everything Can Be Exported

• Notable Government Agencies

• What is an Export/Reexport?

• How to Make Your Export Legally Compliant

• Essential Actions

• Final Exam

EXP102: Key Export Regulations


Details the regulations governing export and U.S. agencies associated with various

regulations.




CES: 3.5 Credit(s).

Lessons:

• Introduction

• Review

• Multiple Laws, Regulations, and Agencies

• Export Control Reform Initiative

• Export Control Reform Act of 2018

• Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC)

• United States Munitions List (USML)

• ITAR Implementation

• Nuclear Regulatory Commission

• The Department of Energy (DOE)

• Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)

• Restricted Parties and Embargoes

• Restrictive Trade Practices Or Boycotts

• General Prohibitions

• Other Regulatory Agencies

• Final Exam

EXP103: Export Process


A review of the U.S. export process from beginning to end.




CES: 3.5 Credit(s).

Lessons:

• Introduction

• Sales and Order Negotiation

• Order Receipt and Screening

• Export Documentation

• Invoice

• Packing List

• Transport Document

• Automated Export System (AES)

• Other Export Documents

• Importance of Documentation

• Conclusion

• Final Exam

EXP104: Technology/Software/Tech Data


Regulations governing export and re-export of technology, technical data, and

software. How to recognize and create procedures to regulate this type of export as

part of an export compliance program.




CES: 3.5 Credit(s).

Lessons:

• Introduction

• Regulatory Definitions

• International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR)

• Export Administration Regulations (EAR)

• Pitfalls (unrecognized Exports and Reexports)

• Proper Controls: I

• Proper Controls: II

• Conclusion

• Final Exam

EXP105: Restricted Parties


Understanding restricted parties, where to find restricted parties lists, and how to use

them.




CES: 3.5 Credit(s).

Lessons:

• Introduction



• Denied Persons List (DPL)

• Entity List

• Unverified List

• Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)

• Other Country Lists

• Screening For Restricted Parties

• Conclusion

• Final Exam

EXP106: Embargoes


Covers countries the United States government considers a threat to the foreign policy

or national security of the United States, and restrictions placed either on exports and

re-exports to these countries.




CES: 4 Credit(s).

Lessons:

• Introduction



• Comprehensive Controls: Cuba

• Comprehensive Controls: Iran

• Comprehensive Controls: Iraq

• Comprehensive Controls: Other

• Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)

• Cuba

• Iran

• Sudan

• Syria

• Other Countries

• Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

• Department of Energy (DOE)

• Conclusion

• Final Exam

EXP107: Restrictive Trade Practices (Anti-Boycott)


Specific activities and agreements prohibited under Export Administration Regulations

and Internal Revenue Code regulations due to boycotts, as well as exceptions and

specific reporting requirements.




CES: 4 Credit(s).

Lessons:

• Introduction

• Boycotts

• Export Administration Regulations (EAR)

• EAR Definitions

• Prohibitions

• Exceptions

• Reporting

• Internal Revenue Code (IRC)

• Implementation and Training

• Conclusion

• Final Exam

EXP108: Documentation/Recordkeeping


Document requirements for different transaction, necessary information to provide, and

deadlines.




CES: 6 Credit(s).

Lessons:

• Introduction

• Export Documentation

• Invoice

• Packing List

• Transport Document

• Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) / Automated Export System (EAS)

• Other Export Documents

• Importance of Documents

• Documentation Summary

• Recordkeeping

• Conclusion

• Final Exam

EXP109: Free Trade Agreements (FTA)


Analyzing agreements to determine market benefits and cost of participation;

establishing necessary controls to assure compliance.




CCS: 6 Credit(s).

CES: 6 Credit(s).

Lessons:

• Introduction

• General Comments

• Qualification Methodology

• Differences

• General Requirements

• Qualification Analysis

• Other Considerations

• Common Errors and Pitfalls

• Producer/Exporter Obligations

• Suggestions For Successful Implementation

• Conclusion

• Final Exam

EXP110: Jurisdiction & Classification


Learn which U.S. government agencies are involved in the regulation and licensing of

exports from the U.S., how to determine if a license is required, and which license is

required. Distinguish between the ITAR’s U.S. Munitions List and the EAR’s Commerce

Control List.




CCS: 6 Credit(s).

CES: 6 Credit(s).

Lessons:

• Introduction

• Key Regulatory Agencies

• Jurisdiction Determination

• Classification

• Understanding the Structure of the Entries

• ECCN Classification Process

• Classifications Example

• Import of Export Control Reform (ECR)

• Final Exam

EXP201: International Traffic in Arms (ITAR)


How to use the ITAR regulations correctly; the Dept. of Defense, munitions list, jurisdiction

determination, and risk management.




CCS: 5 Credit(s).

CES: 5 Credit(s).

Lessons:

• Introduction

• Background

• Overview of the ITAR and Export Control Reform Initiative

• Steps/Status

• Scope of the ITAR

• What Are Defense Articles and Services

• Brokers

• Key Terms

• Jurisdiction Under the ITAR

• Determining ITAR Jurisdiction

• Registration

• Empowered Officials (EO)

• License Requirements

• License Application

• Agreements

• Authorization Request Preparation

• Prohibited Transactions

• License Exemptions

• Advisory Opinions (AO)

• At the Time of Shipment

• Records

• Response Team (RT)

• Red Flags

• Violations and Penalties

• Voluntary/Compulsory Disclosures

• Technical Data/Defense Services Exports

• Conclusion

• Final Exam

PRC100: Import Process


The base course for Basic Import Process; prerequisite prior to any of PRC 101 – 108.

Covers the basics of import process from start to finish.




Lessons:

• Introduction

• Participants & Responsibilities

• Processes

• Final Exam

PRC101: Purchasing


Supplemental course covering import process for the Purchasing function; to be taken

after PRC100.




CCS: 4 Credit(s).

Lessons:

• Introduction

• Purchasing

• Final Exam

PRC102: Foreign Suppliers


Supplemental course covering import process for Foreign Suppliers; to be taken after

PRC100.




CCS: 4 Credit(s).

Lessons:

• Introduction

• Foreign Suppliers

• Final Exam

PRC103: Logistics


Supplemental course covering import process for the Logistics function; to be taken

after PRC100.




CCS: 4 Credit(s).

CES: 4 Credit(s).

Lessons:

• Introduction

• Logistics Function

• Final Exam

PRC104: Importing


Supplemental course covering import process for the Import Compliance function; to

be taken after PRC100.




CCS: 4 Credit(s).

Lessons:

• Introduction

• Import Function

• Final Exam

PRC105: Customs Brokers


Supplemental course covering import process for Customs Brokers; to be taken after

PRC100.




CCS: 4 Credit(s).

Lessons:

• Introduction

• Introduction

• Customs Brokers

• Final Exam

PRC106: Receiving


Supplemental course covering import process for the Receiving function; to be taken

after PRC100.




CCS: 4 Credit(s).

Lessons:

• Introduction

• Receiving

• Final Exam

PRC107: Finance


Supplemental course covering import process for the Finance function; to be taken

after PRC100.




CCS: 4 Credit(s).

Lessons:

• Introduction

• Finance

• Final Exam

PRC108: Engineering


Supplemental course covering import process for the Engineering function; to be taken

after PRC100.




CCS: 4 Credit(s).

Lessons:

• Introduction

• Engineering

• Classification: Product Information

• Customs Valuation

• Final Exam

PRC110: Effective Transportation Process


Entry-level transportation training for employees of brokers, freight forwarders, importers

and other corporations.




CCS: 1.5 Credit(s).

CES: 1.5 Credit(s).

Lessons:

• Introduction

• Modes of Transportation

• Air

• Ocean

• Rail

• Truck

• Mail

• Selecting a Mode of Transportation

• Bills of Lading

• Freight Costs

• Incoterms

• Regulatory Issues

• Marine Insurance

• Cargo Security

• Final Exam

PRC201: Intermediate Import Process


Part-by-part overview of topics found in Title 19 Code of Federal Regulations (CBP

Regulations).




CCS: 4 Credit(s).

Lessons:

• Introduction

• Tools of the Trade

• General Job Descriptions

• Import Process

• Documentation

• Classification

• Customs Valuation

• Quantity & Country of Origin Verification

• Entry Summary Data Review

• Post Entry Issues

• Recordkeeping

• General Compliance

• Fines & Penalties

• Final Exam

PRC301: Transportation Cost Analysis


Methodologies to make correct modal transportation determinations, using a solid

mathematical basis.




CCS: 12 Credit(s).

CES: 12 Credit(s).

Lessons:

• Introduction

• Quantitative Methodology

• Safety Stock & Salvage Value

• Adjusting Methodology By Transport Mode

• Sensitivity Analysis

• Determining Inventory Carrying Costs

• Conclusion

• Final Exam

VAL101: Valuation I


Basics of valuation terminology, classification concepts and methods.




CCS: 1.5 Credit(s).

Lessons:

• Introduction

• Customs Valuation Tools

• Methods of Valuation

• Components of Valuation

• Dutiable and Non-dutiable Determination

• Commercial Invoice

• Process of Valuation

• Final Exam

VAL201: Valuation II


Apply valuation methods, calculation, and application, reinforced with situational-

based quizzing. Advanced section-by-section application lessons with dozens of quizzes

and other exercises.




CCS: 8 Credit(s).

CES: 8 Credit(s).

Lessons:

• VAL201: Valuation II Module 1

