JAS USA COMPLIANCE

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JAS Forwarding (USA), Inc.

6165 Barfield Road
Atlanta GA, 30328
United States
Tel: +1 (770)688-1206
Fax: +1 (770)688-1229

2017 G-TEC! Don't Miss Out!

July 11, 2017

Are you registered for G-TEC 2017?  The NCBFAA Educational Institute is proud to invite all global logistics professionals to the 3rd Annual Global Trade Education Conference (G-TEC).  This two-day event in Long Beach, CA will give customs brokers, freight forwarders, NVOCCs, service providers, importers, exporters and all global logistics professionals an opportunity to update themselves on industry developments.

The two-day event will be August 7-8 in beautiful Long Beach, CA and will give customs brokers, freight forwarders, NVOCCs, OTI, service providers, importers, exporters and all global logistics professionals an opportunity to update themselves on industry developments concerning these topics:

  • Tariff Engineering: How to Do it Properly
  • Documentation for Export Compliance (Proper Use of SLI, etc.)
  • PGA Update: Reporting Process in ACE (FDA, CPSC, etc.)
  • Embargoes and Sanctions: Update on Cuba, Iran, North Korea, etc.
  • Self-filing vs. Broker Filing, Challenges, Similarities, etc.
  • End User Verification Best Practices
  • Making FTZ, Bonded Warehouses, and ATA Carnets Work For You
  • Export Licensing Strategies for Better Compliance
  • Forced Labor Laws: What Does It Mean For You?
  • How to Handle US Export Agency Government Outreach & Company Visits
  • Reconciliation Entries in ACE
  • Best Practices to Avoid Unexpected Costs in International Trade (Demurrage, etc.)
  • Tools and Techniques for Internal Audits
  • INCOTERMS: A Case Study
  • Mastering HTSUS and Schedule B Classifications
  • Building a Successful Compliance Program & Team
  • Customs Bond Insufficiencies and Ensuring Compliance with CBP
  • Communicating with CBP before the Crisis
  • Duty Drawback Simplification / Adapting Your Procedures
  • Using ACE Reports: An Update

Register Today

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Latest News

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September was a busy month for JAS Forwarding (USA) Inc. Compliance team members.

Laurie Arnold and Leah Ellis attended the NCBFAA (National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America) GAC (Government Affairs Conference). During the conference, Laurie and Leah "walked the hill" and met with numerous congress members to discuss industry issues.

Scott Cassell spent time with clients in Newark, NJ along with J. Nathan May, Regional Sales Director to facilitate training on the HTS GRI (Harmonized Tariff Schedule General Rules of Interpretation) and Incoterms 2020.

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Our October spotlight of the month is Rishma Patel from our Atlanta branch, where Rishma has been with JAS since 1997. Rishma has been in the industry for 32 years. She is the CHB Manager and Licensed Customs Broker responsible for the JAS Atlanta/College Park location.

Rishma's favorite sports are cricket, volleyball, tennis and badminton. In her spare time, she enjoys painting, drawing and food carving.

Rishma's dedication is yet another example that People Make the Difference!

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The USTR (US Trade Representative) announced that they are proposing to increase Section 301 tariff rates on five subheadings of the HTSUS covering certain products of tungsten, wafers, and polysilicon.

The public docket was opened to allow for comments. All comments should be submitted by October 22, 2024.

To read more, check out the link below:

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