The purpose of the Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of Northern California (CBFANC) is to air industry issues; improve standards of conduct and services; highlight innovations, trends, and regulatory changes which may affect members' clients; and take common action when necessary.   Our regional association, which serves all of Northern California, is an active and voting member of the Pacific Coast Council of Customs Brokers and Forwarders Associations (PCC).  The PCC is the organizer of WESCCON, our industry Educational Partnership.  We are also an affiliate of the National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA).		Read All About it!  January Info Expeditor Currently on the Newsstand:   PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE ·       Message & agenda from your NEW CBFANC President IN THE NEWS ·       CARB Truckers and Toll increases LEGISLATIVE ·       From your CBFANC foreign correspondent – TSA security issues up and close EXPORT COMMITTEE ·       Member Alert! Export Revived! – Let’s hear what you want the committee to work on this year STATE OF THE PORT DINNER ·       Don’t miss out … Attend this Spectacular Event! WEB-BASED RESOURCE ·       Easy access to FDA? EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR ·       Valuation issues with George Tuttle, III TRADE EVENTS ·       See what’s coming up with Trade   Partner Trade Events Around the Bay   CITD – Accredited Logistics Program CBFANC Co-Sponsors the ON-LINE  CITD Program!    PAEI - CBP Commodity Specialists and Field Director of Audit Visit Silicon Valley February 18, 2010   8:30 AM – 12:30 PM Biltmore Hotel and Suites, Santa Clara, CA $60 PAEI members, $70 non members, $40 current students (must provide proof of student status) To register on line please follow link provided: http ://www.acteva. com/booking. cfm?bevaid=197372     PAEI - BIS "Complying with US Export Controls" April 21 - 22, 2010  8:30 am - 4:30 pm     A FDA Workshop Power Point slide presentation by the San Francisco District office about FDA Communication Procedures has been provided for our members.  Click here to view and/or download it.
CBFANC Educational Seminars & Events:   First Educational Session of 2010 Valuation Issues and How they affect your operations Presented by George Tuttle, III Law Offices of George R. Tuttle   Join us for a half-day event in understanding Valuation Issues – George Tuttle III has practiced law for many years and specializes in Valuation issues. This presentation will facilitate your understanding of the many hurdles that brokers & importer face on a daily basis in their quest to properly handle valuation. Learn how to evaluate the issues which come across your desk and become more familiar with the elements of 19 CFR 152.   Learn how related party pricing can impact transaction value, how to substantiate Intercompany Pricing for transaction value purposes and how to participate effectively in Customs' entry reconciliation program for value issues.   Reasonable Care is more important than ever as Customs transitions from Informed Compliance to Enforced Compliance.   As part of this presentation –      402(f) methods of valuation      Learn the most recent Court Cases & Rulings      Where is the First Sale Rule today – updates & expectations      January 27, 2010 – Date confirming reconciliation as permanent CBP program   Valuation Topics ·         What are Arms Length Transactions ·         Meaning of Transaction Value ·         Assists – How to Determine & Categorize ·         Supplemental Payments for Non-Recurring Engineering Charges (NREs) ·         Related Party Transactions ·         Value of Returned Goods ·         Value of No Charge Shipments ·         How to Spot Red Flags on entry documentation Reconciliation & Penalties ·         Flagging & Reporting Reconciliation ·         When to file Reconciliation ·         Commercial Invoice Requirements ·         Fines & Penalties for non-compliance of accurate valuation ·         Prevent Penalties from happening ·         Key Valuation Rulings & Court Decisions   When: Wednesday, February 17, 2010 8:00 am – registration; 8:30 am to 12:00 pm – seminar   Cost: Member Price: $65.00   Non-Member Price: $80.00   Where: CITI GARDEN HOTEL 245 S. Airport Blvd., South San Francisco   Register By Monday, February 15th to obtain copies of All handouts A $25 Late Registration will be charged after February 15th.   Click on Add to Shopping Cart below to Register     Mentors – Step Forward ! Remember when you were just starting out? Remember that one person who helped you finding your way around the world of Customs and Freight Forwarding – Now it is YOUR turn to help new and budding brokers and forwarders.   The Accredited Certificate Program offered by Skyline College  earns the student college credits towards their final degree - below you will find the list of topics covered in these classes. To read more about the program visit: http://www.bayarealogistics.org   11 students are currently looking for job shadow opportunities, they are in the intro class BUS.249.   To inquire about becoming a mentor, please contact Allison Mello at Skyline College by calling 650-738-7098 or send an email to melloa@smccd.edu .  Below is a listing of our industry related courses now available from Skyline College. BUS.249 Introduction to International Logistics for Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders BUS.258 Customs Broker Services and Regulations BUS.261 Customs Admissibility, Classification, Value and Entry BUS 262 Introduction to International Forwarding and Cargo Transportation BUS.263 U.S. Export and Destination Country Import Requirements; Foreign Collections BUS.267 Ocean Forwarder & NVOCC - Registration, Operations and Work Flow BUS.268 Air Forwarder Operations and Work-Flow