At El Camino College U.S. Customs Broker Exam Preparation

Center for International Trade Development (CITD)

At El Camino College

Established in 1998, the Center for International Trade Development (CITD) is funded by the Chancellor's Office of the State of California to promote the state's international trade and competitiveness, assist exporters and importers, and advance economic and job growth.

The El Camino College CITD provides a full range of trade assistance services to companies and individuals in the greater Los Angeles area. For more information on how the CITD can help you, call 310.973.3148 or visit and .

Los Angeles Customs Brokers & Freight Forwarders Association (LACBFFA)

Formed in 1949, the Los Angeles Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders Association promotes the Southern California customs brokerage and freight forwarding industry as a whole. The organization takes an active leadership role in organizing and participating in seminars and conferences relevant to its members and jointly sponsors sessions with other common interest organizations and government agencies.

El Camino College District is committed to providing equal opportunity in which no person is subjected to discrimination on the basis of ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, sex, race, color, ancestry, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability or retaliation.

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Center for International Trade Development 13430 Hawthorne Blvd., Hawthorne, CA 90250 We can help you pass the U.S. Customs Broker Exam. See inside for details.

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U.S. Customs Broker Exam Preparation

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$565!

for a 10-week course

Get the Assistance You Need to Prepare for the 2012 U.S. Customs Broker Exam

What Students Are Saying:

I am very happy to inform you that I did indeed pass the [Customs Broker] test. I couldn't have done it without the prep class and I am very thankful that you made it as interesting as it was. Thanks again!

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U.S. Customs Broker Exam Preparation

If you're planning on taking the U.S. Customs Broker Exam, preparation is key as only 19 percent of the applicants passed the spring 2011 exam.

Let the El Camino College Center for International Trade Development (CITD) and the Los Angeles Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders Association (LACBFFA) help you prepare for the next U.S. Customs Broker exam. Our 10-week in-depth course provides an extensive review of exam topics including:

? Entry Requirements ? Valuation ? Classification ? Country of Origin ? NAFTA and other

Trade Agreements ? Broker

Responsibilities ? FP&F

? Protests ? Marking ? Prohibited & Restricted

Merchandise ? Antidumping/

Countervailing Duty ? Drawback ? Intellectual Property

Rights and More!

Previous examination questions are provided to familiarize you with the material covered and the format of the exam. Rigorous training in how to effectively research the exam questions within the time frame is also covered.

Please note: You must be of good moral character, a U.S. citizen at least 21 years of age, and not a current federal employee to become a customs broker. You need to be a citizen to sit for the exam.

Course Materials

You will need to purchase the most recent edition of Title 19, Code of Federal Regulations Parts 0 to 140, 141, to 199 and 200 to End and the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States.

Course Materials are available for purchase at Boskage . Contact Sue at 888-880-4088 or 269-673-7242 or sue.brooks@.

Instructor handouts will also be provided during class that includes other pertinent reference materials recommended by the CBP for the exam.

Instructor

This course is taught by Mr. Norman Harris III, a licensed customs broker and certified customs specialist. He has been a licensed Customs Broker for more than 20 years and is the Customs Clearance Manager at Panalpina, Inc. He is also the Education Chair of the LACBFFA.

Course Dates & Location

July 17 to September 18, 2012 10 weeks every Tuesday, 6:00 to 9:00 PM

El Camino College Business Training Center 13430 Hawthorne Blvd., Hawthorne, CA 90250 Rooftop and center-median parking available.

Questions? Call the LACBFFA

Phone: 818-951-2841 Fax: 818-353-5976 la.cbffa@

Please Enroll Me!

Rate is $565 per person. Make your check payable to the LACBFFA and mail it and the completed registration form to:

LACBFFA PO Box 4250, Sunland, CA 91041

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Space is limited and will be strictly on a first-come, first-served basis. Refund Policy: Refunds will be made if a written cancellation is received one week prior to the start of class. An $85 cancellation fee will be charged. No refunds will be issued after that date.

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