Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) Certification Program

Program Description - The NCBFAA's Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) Certification Program is designed to assist trade professionals involved in the import industry to become experts in the current import regulations. Whether you have a broker’s license or you have just a year or two of related experience, this course will provide you with a solid foundation for you to increase your industry knowledge. The CCS course will review fundamental points relevant to the importation process while delving into practical, relevant subject matter not generally tested on the formal Customs licensing exam. Each topic will help you grow and develop as an import professional. You will find that participating in the CCS program will provide you numerous venues for honing your professional skills while continuing to stay up with the rapidly changing marketplace within import industry. 

CCS COURSE
The CCS Course is a self-paced online offering with scheduled testing and a proctored final exam.

Who Should Attend: Individuals working in the import industry interested in expanding base knowledge. 

Benefits of Attending
• Expand knowledge. Gain in-depth insight into every aspect of import logistics management.
• National professional recognition.  Peers, staff, customers, and volunteer leaders all value the CCS designation.
• Extensive peer-level communication.  Increase networking opportunities as a result of participating in study groups and CCS continuing education events. 

Key Topics: The principal acts involved in the importation of goods, Customs Brokers licensing requirements and agency agreements, The U.S. Harmonized Tariff Classification System, Tariff treatments and trade agreements, Valuation and Classification, Informed Compliance, Assessment of Duties, Marking of Imported Goods, Drawback and refunds, Special Requirements, Antidumping and Countervailing Duties, Foreign Trade Zones, and Recordkeeping. 

Eligibility
• has a minimum of one year practical experience in the U.S. conducting U.S. Customs & Border Protection business. A Customs broker’s license is not required to become a CCS ; or
• is a current Canadian CCS Designate.

Registration:
$650 for members & $1,250 for non-members
Start date: November 2

End Date: December 30

For more information, please select the link provided: http://www.ncbfaa.org/education/content.cfm?itemnumber=6636&navItemNumber=5647 

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