Customs brokers are private individuals, partnerships, associations or corporations licensed, regulated & empowered by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to assist importers & exporters in meeting Federal requirements governing imports & exports. Brokers submit necessary information & appropriate payments to CBP on behalf of their clients. Brokers must have expertise in the entry procedures, admissibility requirements, classification, valuation, & the rates of duty and applicable taxes.

Licensed United States Customs Broker

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.

Certified Customs Specialist

A notary public (or notary or public notary) in the common law world is a public officer constituted by law to serve the public in non-contentious matters usually concerned with estates, deeds, powers-of-attorney, and foreign and international business. A notary's main functions are to administer oaths and affirmations, take affidavits and statutory declarations, witness and authenticate the execution of certain classes of documents, take acknowledgments of deeds and other conveyances, etc.

Notary Public in and for the State of Ohio

The amateur and amateur-satellite services are for qualified persons of any age who are interested in radio technique solely with a personal aim and without pecuniary interest. These services present an opportunity for self-training, intercommunication, and technical investigations.

Amaturer Radio Technician - KB8SHW

The Kansas City BBQ Society teams are known for cooking some of the best barbeque in the world, but it takes a dedicated team of judges to decide which is truly the best-of-the-best. Being a Certified Barbeque Judge (CBJ) means more than just getting to taste award-winning barbeque - and deciding which barbeque wins those awards. It's about representing and spreading the message of KCBS, which is to promote America's cuisine - barbeque.

Certified BBQ Judge - KCBS

Society of International Affairs

American Association of Exporters and Importers

International Compliance Professionals Association

Certified Customs Specialist - National Customs Broker and Freight-forwarder Association of America

James Thatcher is in love with trade, logistics, customs regulations, and technology (no we promise he's not crazy). From his real world job within the logistics industry, to his production experiences, with a base of strong educational background, James is a passionate individual who can help you understand the complex and crazy world of supply chain, logistics, and government regulations.

As the U.S. Customs Compliance and Information Manager for Hellmann Worldwide Logistics. He has national responsibilities including communication, education, and involvement internally and externally, and he also holds direct regional compliance authority over 9 branches. He has been a licensed United States Customs Broker for over 10 years, and has earned the certification of Customs Compliance Specialist from the National Customs Broker and Freight Forwarder Association of America. Over his twelve years of employment with Hellmann, James has held the positions of Tracking and Tracing Analyst, Import Coordinator, and On-Site Operations Manager, where he has worked hand in hand with tier one automotive manufacturers supplying General Motors, Ford, Chrysler, Mercedes Benz, BMW, and Honda both in the United States and around the world. In his current role, James assists customers in the Automotive, Fashion, Pharmaceutical, Furniture, Retail, and Aerospace industries.  

He is a co-executive producer of the award winning Daily Tech News Show and a host/producer of the Tech in Trade Series. 

James is a graduate of The University of Toledo with a Bachelor’s of Business Administration in Management, and a Master of Business Administration in Operations Management, focusing on Supply Chain Studies. 

In his spare time James is also a licensed FCC Amateur Radio Technician, a Notary Public in-and-for the State of Ohio, and a KCBS Certified Bar-B-Que Judge. 

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INCOTerms2010 - Who's Paying for what now?

Country of Origin Rules and Marking Requirements

Free Trade Programs - What could you get for free?

Informed Compliance (MOD Act) - are you informed?

Import Documentation- What do I really need?`

Classification and You, a general overview

Anti-Dumping/Countervailing Duties - How much more do you have to pay?

Importer Security Filing (ISF / 10+2)  and what it really means

Foreign Trade Zones - Are you in?

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NAFTA - Where do I start and what do I need to be afraid of?

An all day seminar that covers items such as INCOTerms, Import Documentation, Tariff Classification (basic), Logistics Requirements and Responsibilities, Documentation Retention, and What You Should Look For in suppliers, providers, and clients.

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