Why take this training session on U.S. Customs?
During this training session, you will have the opportunity to hear from American industry import specialists, such as customs brokers and experts in immigration and U.S. law from the North Country Chamber of Commerce in Plattsburgh.
You'll also get crucial tips to ensure your goods get through U.S. customs successfully. Our CCMM international trade experts will guide you and manage the logistical aspects of your session with the U.S. Customs agents and the North Country Chamber of Commerce in Plattsburgh, where you can get answers to all your questions.
Through our partnership with the North Country Chamber of Commerce, you will learn from their experts about many aspects of doing business in the United States.
What will you learn during this training?
By the end of this training, you will be able to:
- Understand and demystify how U.S. customs operate;
- Find concrete solutions to the challenges involved in moving your goods and personnel across the border;
- Build valuable connections with sectoral import specialists such as customs brokers and experts in immigration, law, and finance from the Plattsburgh-North Country Chamber of Commerce;
- Participate in a personalized session to fully understand and correctly use the HTS code (PGA, regular duties, ADD/CVD);
- Understand the application of concrete compliance and tariff classification strategies through case studies and practical examples.
Who is this training session for?
- Entrepreneurs and business leaders;
- Business development and export managers;
- Logistics and shipping specialists;
- Exporters, carriers and drivers;
- Anyone interested in keeping abreast of changes at the border and getting a clearer picture of border and export procedures.
2-day virtual activity schedule
10:00 – 11:30 a.m. – Presentation by the experts
- How to properly obtain an HTS code
- Understanding what the HTS code determines (PGA, regular duties, ADD/CVD)
- Overview of applicable duties and how they are currently layered
- Checklist of documents required for smooth customs clearance
- Explanation of customs bonds and their importance
- Common compliance pitfalls to avoid, with practical examples
11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Questions & Answers / One-on-one sessions
- Optional 5–10 minute individual sessions with participants who have registered in advance.
10 a.m. – 11:45 a.m – Meeting with the North Country Chamber of Commerce in Plattsburgh
The solutions offered for your transactions in the United States:
- U.S. bank account;
- Secured payment methods;
- Management of exchange rate risk;
- Assistance in finding partners.
Federal and state laws governing Canadian companies entering the U.S. market:
- Authorization to do business in the United States – Branch of a foreign entity;
- Corporations – Incorporation status, choice of entity;
- Contracts with clients;
- Protection of intellectual property;
- Leases.
Federal and state tax considerations for doing business in the United States:
- State taxes;
- U.S. federal taxes;
- Repatriation of profits (from a U.S. company) to Canada;
- Planning considerations.
Shipping your goods across the border effectively and efficiently:
- Requirements of Participating Government Agencies (PGA);
- Information required on a U.S. Customs Invoice;
- Export fees;
- Priority trade issues: What Customs and Border Protection is focusing on.
11:45 a.m. – Noon – Q & A
"Very informative day. Excellent networking contacts in Plattsburgh. Very good format for afternoon case study session."
"This day was rich in information and allowed me to better understand the steps necessary to launch activities with the United States."