Announcements & Events
March Meeting - NEW VENUE - NEW DATE
Please Join Us For Our March Meeting: An overview of Section 301 with resources for
our trade community. sponsored by the IFFCBA of Savannah When: WEDNESDAY
March 25th Where: NOTE! Different Time, Different Venue! Crosswinds Golf Club 232 James B Blackburn Dr Topics Covered: Please join us as US CBP CPMM National Account Manager Eric Buchanan provides an overview of Section 301. Topics covered include Entry Dates, Sets, Exclusions, Extensions/Post Summary Corrections/Protests and Resources for our trade community. NOTE!!! – If you have specific topics/examples you would like covered, please let us know your questions by March 18th so we ask Eric to review for presentation. Cost: $25 per attendee (one first-time employee from any company that is an annual member may attend free of charge) Regular members with paid memberships are allowed 2 attendees as part of your annual membership. We can accept credit/debit cards at the door or you can pay online: http://www.iffcbas.com/Please RSVP by Wednesday, March
18th. To register, please
e-mail our secretary HERE |
February 2020 Regular Meeting - 02/25/2020
Please Join Us For Our February Meeting: An overview of World Trade Center Savannah and
how their services impact the trade community. When: Tuesday, February 25th
Where: NOTE! Different Venue! World Trade Center Savannah 131
Hutchinson Island Rd. Topics Covered: WTCSav Overview, Mission, Strategy and Services including customized trade, market, and industry research, global education programs and networking, business to business matchmaking, business development and trade missions, FTZ 104.Cost: $25 per attendee (one first-time employee from any company that is an annual member may attend free of charge) Regular members with paid memberships are allowed 2 attendees as part of your annual membership. We can accept credit/debit cards at the door or you can pay online: http://www.iffcbas.com/
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May Regular Meeting - May 28th Noon at the Pirate's House
Please join us for our regular monthly meeting at the Pirate's House where we welcome US F&W Office of Law Enforcement Wildlife Inspector Joseph Porter to speak to our membership regarding the Port of Savannah's newly staffed non-designated port for wildlife trade. Under this program, a wildlife inspector will process all types of wildlife imports and exports at this location with a valid Designated Port Exception Permit. Applicable forms are available below. |
APRIL REGULAR MEETING - APRIL 23 - NOON - PIRATES' HOUSE
Join us for the regular business meeting of the IFFCBAS. This month's topic includes an update from your delegates to the 46th NCBFAA Annual Conference. Agenda items for the conference include: * A Look at Customs Business, Reasonable Care, and Broker Responsibilities * Broker Liabilities in a Litigious World * Broker CTPAT Workbook - A proposal for changes * How many PGA's can you fit on the head of a pin? * FMC Update * CBP Blockchain Test And much more. |
International Import & Export Training Cohort
 International Import & Export Training Cohort
9 training modules / 3 days, March 18th – March 20th
IMPORT MODULES:
1. Introduction to Importing
* Common Customs forms
* Entry Types
* Participating Government Agencies
* The entry process and proper documentation
2. Importing to the US
* A CBP ICP updated
3. ACE Entry Summary
* CBP Business Rules and Process Documents
* Liquidated Damages may be assessed if the entry summary is not retransmitted within two working days from the date of reject
4. “Special” Entries”
* TIB
* FTZ
* Warehouse
* CARNET
5. Rules & Regulations
* Review of the CFR’s
* CSMS
* Federal Register
* Organizing them all to stay compliant
EXPORT MODULES:
6. Words of Wisdom for the New Exporter
* What's the most important piece of advice you give to new exporters?
7. Common Exporting Acronyms
* Exports has a language all of its own—from common terms we see and use every day to acronyms we may have to look up to remind ourselves of
8. Who is the FPPI & Why Are They Important?
* USPPI. FPPI. EEI. POA…OMG
* All the acronyms we use in exporting can make you feel a little overwhelmed. If you’re a little unsure how the FPPI fits into this alphabet soup, you’re not alone.
Here’s what you need to know about the Foreign Principal Party in Interest (FPPI) in plain English
9. What About Shipments to Puerto Rico?
* You’ve probably known since grade school that Puerto Rico is not a state. But do you know what it is? It’s an unincorporated United States territory in the Caribbean
Sea made up of a main island plus several smaller islands with a population of about 3.5 million people. But what does it mean to be an unincorporated U.S. territory?
Join us for one module, one day or every training module!
Training schedule:
Monday 3/18/19
1. Introduction to Importing 8:00a – 10:45a
2. Importing to the US 11:00a – 3:00p (1 hour for lunch on your own)
3. ACE Entry Summary 3:15p – 5:00p
Tuesday 3/19/19
4. “Special” Entries” 8:00a – 10:45a
5. Rules & Regulations 11:00a – 3:00p (1 hour for lunch on your own)
6. Words of Wisdom for the New Exporter 3:15p – 5:00p
Wednesday 3/20/19
7. Common Exporting Acronyms 8:00a – 10:45a
8. Who is the FPPI & Why Are They Important? 11:00a – 3:00p (1 hour for lunch on your own)
9. What About Shipments to Puerto Rico? 3:15p – 5:00p
Pricing (per participant)
$225.00 per module, if selected individually
$600.00 per day, if selected individually
$1,600.00 full cohort
***Import modules approved for 3 CCS points per module***
***Export modules approved for 3 CES points per module***
RSVP BY: March 8, 2019 TO:
bryan.bellamy@wmstonelogistics.com
Secretary, IFFCBAS
Classes will be held at: GA Tech Savannah Campus, 210 Technology Cir. Savannah, GA 31407 |
March Meeting - Roanoke Trade Presents: Tariffs and Bonds
Date: Tues., March 26, 2019Time: 12:00 – 1:00Place: Pirate’s House20 East Broad StSavannah, GA 31401
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GPA UPDATE - MONTHLY MEETING
You will need a government issued ID. |
| Attachments:
iffcbas gpa meeting.pdf
ADD/CVD Compliance Seminar
Event Date: Wednesday, July 26, 2017Event Time: 1:30 – 4:30 pmEvent Place: Georgia Ports AuthorityAdministration Building2 Main StreetGarden City, GA 31408Please join us as Lisa Gelsomino, CEO Avalon Risk Management takes us through a
detailed review of the new regulations and rules surrounding dumping. This is a critical topic for importers and
customs brokers following recent executive orders. CCS/CES points will be awarded through the
NCBFFA NEI program. This seminar is open
to brokers, importers and any party with interest enhancing ADD/CVD compliance.
There will be time for Q/A following the presentation. Register by emailing IFFCBAS@gmail.com. You may pay via our website: http://www.iffcbas.com/education or mail checks to IFFCBAS, PO Box 1465 Savannah, GA 31402. |
ACE Reporting Seminar
ACE Reporting Seminar Event Date: Thursday, June 15, 2017Event Time: 08:30 – 12:00Event Place: Georgia Ports AuthorityAdministration Building2 Main StreetGarden City, GA 31408Please join us as Leah Ellis of JAS Forwarding Worldwide takes us through an exciting overview of the benefits and functionality of Ace Reporting. CCS/CES points will be awarded through the NCBFFA NEI program. Register by emailing iffcbas@gmail.com. To pay via PayPal, please click the education link to the left and access the PayPal widget or mail checks to: PO Box 1465 Savannah, GA 31402. |
| Attachments:
ACEREPORTINGFLYER.pdf
May Meeting - May 23, 2017
Very excited to have Milton King join the May meeting to discuss Agricultural operations in the Port of Savannah. |
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