GISTnet E5u—U.S. Export Declaration Procedures for Freight Forwarders (Basic Level)

E5u—U.S. Export Declaration Procedures for Freight Forwarders (Basic Level)

Non-subscriber price: $67.00, Subscriber price: $52.00
Estimated total study time: 3 hours 47 minutes

---Note: Course temporarily suspended pending revision based on new FTR. Should be again available for assignment late July, 2008 ---

This course provides a process-oriented introduction to U.S. export control and declaration requirements as routinely encountered in the work of a freight forwarder.

This course is intended for entry-level to mid-level freight forwarder clerks and customer service employees who document export shipments and prepare and file U.S. export declarations (SEDs, AES records or information on transport documents when an SED is not required).

Note: As a short "primer" course, we do not herein address the much broader range of U.S. export control and compliance topics. Nor do we cover all the informational requirements, forwarder authorization and other advanced issues surrounding proper preparation and filing of export declarations. These topics are covered in detail in other GISTnet courses. However, the study text for this course does contain many references (and links) to more detailed information as found elsewhere in the GISTnet library should a learner wish to further explore particular topics in more detail.

Forwarder Export Clearance Process, Responsibilities and Applicable Regulations

This lesson begins with an overview flowchart depicting the various steps involved in U.S. export clearance. With this in mind, we next address objectives of U.S. export regulation, where the requirements and procedures are published, a forwarders responsibility for compliance, and government agencies which control certain types of exports.

(Estimated study time: 1 hour 33 minutes)

Introduction
Process Flowchart
Objectives of U.S. Export Laws & Regulation—Overview
- Commerce and National Sovereignty
- Five Basic Objectives
- Specific Reasons for Control (CCL)
- When in Doubt as to Export Controls
  - Sources of Government Assistance
  - Informal Assistance from DOC/BIS
  - Formal CCL Classification Request
- Additional Export Control Objectives/Agencies
  - Restrictive Trade Practices
  - ITAR (U.S. Munitions List)
  - Sanctioned Parties
  - Destination Country Sanctions
- Trade Statistics
Key U.S. Export Regulations & Agencies
- EAR (Export Administration Regulations)
  - General
  - Relationship of EAR to Other Export Regulations
- FTSR (Foreign Trade Statistics Regulations)
- ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations)
- Other U.S. Agencies that Regulate Certain Exports

Recognizing Questionable Shipments; Dealing with Suspicious and Naive Shippers

This lesson addresses how a forwarder can identify prospective export violations, and why it is important to avoid becoming complicit in such violations.

(Estimated study time: 58 minutes)

Introduction
Exports Which Are or May Be Prohibited
- Countries Subject to Embargoes or Highly Restricted
  - Countries Embargoed by U.S. or U.N.
  - Other Restricted Countries
  - Countries Prohibited or Highly Restricted for In-Transit Cargo
  - Summary
- Shippers and Other Parties Who are Denied or Sanctioned
- Commodity-Based Controls & Using the Commerce Control List
People and Cargo You Want to Avoid!
Recognizing Suspicious Shippers and Shipments
- Understand Regulatory Requirements (Facts)
- Trust Your Gut
Dealing with Naive Shippers

SEDs - When Required and Responsibilities; Special Pre-Export Customs Requirements; Needed Forwarder Expertise

In this final lesson take an overview look at SED preparation and filing requirements and responsibilities, with referrals to other more detailed preparation and filing information. We also identify Customs pre-departure requirements for certain types of exports. We conclude the couse with a summary of U.S. export expertise a forwarder should have based on job assignment.

(Estimated study time: 1 hour 15 minutes)

Introduction
Is an SED Required?
- General—Geographic Scope of SED Requirement
- SED Exemptions
- Goods Subject to an Export License
- In-Transit & In-Bond Goods
Transaction Party Responsibility for SED Filing
Exports Subject to Customs Pre-Departure Procedures
- Exports under Bond or Subject to Duty Drawback
- Carnets
- DEA Controlled Exports
- USAID Documents
- Ocean Freight Forwarder Fees
- Determination of Record keeping Period
  - FMC Requirement
  - EAR Requirement
  - Other Compliance Issues
  - Extension/Grace Periods
Criteria for Internal Expertise in Export Controls and Licensing