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Event - UKTI WEBINAR ON IMPORTING INTO THE USA – CUSTOMS 101

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29 July 2010 – 3:00 – 4:30 pm BST

THE TOPIC - One of the biggest concerns for UK companies entering the US market is importing into the USA and customs. Some of the topics covered will include:
- Overview of the role of freight forwarder, customs broker, importer of record, etc.
- Overview of types of import & types of customs entry
- Information on country of origin, restrictions, agencies, markings, etc.
- The 101 of commercial invoices

THE SPEAKER MAINFREIGHT - USA Mainfreight USA is a global Supply Chain Logistics Provider. The company acts as a customs broker, freight forwarder and 3PL supplier. (www.mainfreightusa.com)

WHO IS IT FOR - General Consumer & Industrial Goods (this webinar pertains to importing into the USA and will not provide UK or other country-specific specific regulations or specialised guidance to those companies that need to seek additional permissions, e.g. perishable food, alcoholic beverages, etc.)

THE COST - £75 per company

HOW IT WORKS - If you are interested in participating, please contact your local International Trade Advisor (ITA) to have them begin the processing of your order and payment.

Once you have submitted payment, you will be provided all of the instructions you need, including a login and password.

The webinar is done via Internet and phone; you do not need to download specific software. You can easily participate in the webinar from your own computer (home or office) - you just need an internet connection and a phone line.

For further information please contact Mark Sankey, International Trade Advisor, m.sankey@birminghamchamber.org.uk or call 0121 450 4205


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UKTI WEBINAR ON IMPORTING INTO THE USA – CUSTOMS 101