The U.S. Census Bureau provides valuable resources and training on understanding the Foreign Trade Regulations, classifying your commodities, filing export information, and utilizing international trade data. Learn more about these topics through our webinars, tutorials, training videos, seminars, conferences and other useful tools to help you build a strong foundation in the fundamentals of exporting.
presented by the
U.S. Census Bureau’s International Trade Management Division
This series will give you targeted training on:
BIS WEBINAR ON COMPLIANCE
Date: March 10, 2016
This webinar will cover developing and maintaining an export management and compliance program which is highly recommended to ensure that export transactions comply with the Export Administration Regulations, and to prevent export control violations. This webinar provides an overview of the elements that BIS recommends for an effective export compliance program and the issues a company should consider in implementing and maintaining it.
Instructor: Tom Andrukonis
NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING(NPRM): FOREIGN TRADE REGULATIONS (FTR)
Date: March 15, 2016
This webinar will discuss the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking revising the Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR), Title 15, Part 30. This rule amends several sections of the FTR to reflect new export reporting requirements related to the implementation of the International Trade Data System (ITDS), in accordance with the Executive Order 13659, Streamlining the Export/Import Process for American Businesses. The ITDS was established by section 405 of the Security and Accountability for Every (SAFE) Port Act of 2006 (Pub. L. 109-347, 120 Stat. 1884).
Note: This webinar will have three follow up question and answer teleconferences.*
Instructor: Shannon Barley
NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING Q & A TELECONFERENCE
Date: March 29, 2016
Required Prerequisite: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
This teleconference will address questions to the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking webinar conducted on March 15, 2016.
Instructor: Sean Kline
Access NPRM Q&A March 29, 2016 Recording [MP3]
Date: April 12, 2016
Required Prerequisite: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
This teleconference will address questions to the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking webinar conducted on March 15, 2016.
Instructor: Kiesha Downs
Access NPRM Q&A April 12, 2016 Recording [MP3]
Date: April 26, 2016
Required Prerequisite: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
This teleconference will address questions to the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking webinar conducted on March 15, 2016.
Instructor: Omari Wooden
STANDARD vs. ROUTED EXPORT TRANSACTIONS
Date: May 12, 2016
This webinar will address the two types of export transactions and the responsibilities of parties to the transactions. We will discuss how to differentiate between a standard and a routed export transaction, as well as clarify the responsibilities of parties involved.
Instructor: Charles Gamble
Access Standard vs. Routed Export Transaction Webinar recording [WEBEX]
SPANISH WEBINAR ON CENSUS VETTING AND REPORTS AUTHORIZATION
Date: June 02, 2016
The U.S. Census Bureau is conducting a Spanish webinar on how exporters can obtain access to their historical export filings in ACE, also known as “Request for EIN Reports Authorization”.
Instructor: Maritza Torres (Census)
ACE ACCOUNTS AND CENSUS VETTING
Date: March 17, 2016
This webinar will be conducted jointly by CBP and the U.S. Census Bureau discussing related issues and concerns the trade experiences with creating ACE accounts and the vetting process.
Instructors: Keith Josephson (CBP); Josefina Hicho (Census)
Access CBP and Census Webinar's recording [WEBEX]
ACE ACCOUNTS AND CENSUS VETTING Q & A TELECONFERENCE
Date: April 07, 2016
Required Prerequisite: ACE Accounts and Census Vetting
This teleconference will address questions to the ACE Accounts and Census Vetting webinar conducted on March 17, 2016.
Instructors: Josefina Hicho, and Nidaal Jubran
Access CBP and Census Teleconference recording [MP3]
Access CBP and Census Webinar Transcript [DOC]
Date: April 14, 2016
Required Prerequisite: ACE Accounts and Census Vetting
This teleconference will address questions to the ACE Accounts and Census Vetting webinar conducted on March 17, 2016.
Instructor: Josefina Hicho
LIVE SCHEDULE B CLASSIFICATION SESSION
Date: April 21, 2016
Our experts will classify products submitted by the trade community during this live webinar.
Note: There will be a limited number of items classified during the webinar.
Instructor: Evelyn Lewis
Access Live Schedule B Classification Session Webinar's recording [WEBEX]
Watch the video on how to file in the Refactored AESDirect in the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE). Watch the video for the Spanish version here. |
Date: September 17, 2015
Presenters: U.S. Census Bureau & U.S. Customs and Border Protection
This webinar will provide the trade community with information on how to apply for a new Exporter account and run trade export reports. In addition, updates on the AESDirect portal development and the timeline for moving AESDirect into ACE.
This series of webinars provides you with the resources necessary to remain compliant with export laws and regulations. Download the series flyer.
All webinars are FREE and start at 2pm E.S.T.
Log-in details available 24 hours before event
Understanding the Foreign Trade Regulations | Classifying your Product | |
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U.S. Census Bureau June 10, 2014 |
U.S. Census Bureau June 24, 2014 |
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Learn the rules and responsibilities for all parties involved in an export transaction. Before you export physical goods from the US you must be aware of your role and the reporting requirements. | Need help classifying your product for exportation? Learn how to use our intuitive Schedule B Search, and gain an understanding of the classification rules. | |
Access June 10th Webinar | Access June 24th Webinar |
Learn more about the Export Administration Regulations | Complying with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations | |
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Bureau of Industry and Security July 8, 2014 |
State Department July 22, 2014 |
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Gain an understanding of the Export Administration Regulations, Export Control Classification Numbers, and how to file Commerce-controlled exports in the Automated Export System. Learn about the Commerce Control List, Export Control Reform, and the new "600 series," as well as existing compliance activities. | Find out about the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and the US Munitions List. Understand how to be compliant when exporting military and munition items | |
Access July 8th Webinar | Access July 22nd Webinar |
Sanctions and Embargoes: What it means to you? | Utilizing the Features in the AES | |
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Office of Foreign Assets Control August 5, 2014 |
U.S. Census Bureau August 26, 2014 |
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Learn about sanctions and embargoes on foreign countries and entities. Learn best practices to screen denied persons and blocked countries. | Easily manage your export reporting through AESDirect shipment manager. Learn how to utilize the features in AESDirect to view and track shipments, which can assist you with internal audits. | |
Access August 5th Webinar | Access August 26th Webinar |
Come learn about what has changed in the Foreign Trade Regulation (FTR) and how that change will affect you.
This webinar series was created by the Foreign Trade
Division of the U.S. Census Bureau and will provide
information on the revised FTR. Best of all, the webinars
are FREE.
- Changes in reporting requirements
(i.e., used self propelled vehicles, temporary exports, and split shipments)- New fields added to the Automated Export System
(e.g., License Value and Ultimate Consignee Type)- Changes in definitions
(i.e., port of export and household goods)