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To succeed you have to be committed to the process: “Some people dream of success while others wake up and work hard at it.”
Our course enjoys one of the highest pass rates in the country because we have a very experienced instructor who is dedicated to your success. At the end of the day “Success means having the courage, the determination, and the will to become the person you believe you were meant to be.”
Pointers to greatly increase your chance of success:
· Do not plan vacations or extended business travel during the length of the course
· The course is extremely intense & missing even one session can put you behind in your studies
· You need to study a minimum 20-25 hrs/wk to succeed
· You will receive online access to your Training Manual – Bring pencil & paper for note taking
· We will review the Intro & Lesson 1 from the Training Manual during the first session.
· You must have your Customs Regulations for the first class – no exceptions
· Bring all governmental publications - Regs, HTS, etc – no exceptions
· To facilitate your success, you will have access to the instructor outside of classroom hours (nights / weekends)
Shopping List for course: Spring 2012
Government Publications: Stock numbers change annually so be careful when ordering
Customs Regulations: Stock # 948-006-00000-6 – Looseleaf Version
(Part 1 – 199) Order the looseleaf – not the bound version!
Dated September 30, 2009 – w/ supplements
Cost from GPO $180.00
Harmonized Tariff Schedule: Stock # 949-027-00000-7 – Looseleaf Version
April 2012 will use 2011 HTS 23th Edition effective January 1, 2011 w/ supplements
Cost from GPO $122.00
Customs Law Handbook: Ordered through LexisNexis at Tel 1-800-223-1940
ISBN # 9781422487457 – Bound Version updated 2011
Cost from Lexis Nexus is $42.00 + S/H
Materials ordering options: To order your Regs & HTS publications through the GPO, Toll free: 866-512-1800
(DC area: 202-512-1800), fax: 202-512-2250.
It is best to use a credit card & speak to a live person when ordering through the GPO
Be sure to ask for expedited service otherwise your publication may not arrive timely
http://bookstore.gpo.gov.
The GPO is unable to expedite online orders and any orders paid by check will be delayed until your check clears gov’t bank processing – Checks can take 3-4 weeks to process therefore it is not recommended to order any GPO publications by check.
General Supplies:
Any questions concerning the Shopping list – Please contact the CHB Instructor, Renata Pearson at (650) 888-3070
Product numbers & pricing for general supplies are included for your convenience –
Item #s & prices subject to change by vendors
> Metal Catalog Racks – 2 racks cost approx $100
12” rack for HTS, CATAIR/Directive info & Addt’l handouts
e.g. Office Depot - Master Products, Grey, Catalog Rack, 12 Sections - Item #: 940544 $49.99 each
or try Discount Office Item website at: http://www.discountofficeitems.com (Best Prices available)
6” rack for Customs Regulations (19CFR - Code of Federal Regs)
e.g. Office Depot - Master Products, Grey, Catalog Rack, 6 Sections - Item #: 940528 $40.99 each
or try Discount Office Item website at: http://www.discountofficeitems.com (Best Prices available)
> 2” Ring Sections for Catalog Racks – Requires 9 - 2” Sections – total approx $90
(3 for 6” rack; 6 for 12” rack – Get the “ring” type not pin type)
(Ring sections are sold separately from the Racks)
e.g. Office Depot - Master Products 2” Ring Section - Item #: 940494 $9.59 each
or try Discount Office Item website at: http://www.discountofficeitems.com (Best Prices available)
> Divider Tabs for Materials – 34 sets/pkgs of 8 cut tab dividers – total approx $50
(Buy the Clear tabs not colored tabs – Buy least expensive)
Pre-Printed inserts will be supplied with training material
e.g. Office Deport - Big Tab Insertable 8-Tab Dividers with Buff Paper - Item #11112 $1.60 each
e.g. Office Max - Item # 20615764 - $4.29 for set of 3
Look for the following criteria for the inserts:
- Divider Color: Clear
- Sheet Size: 8-1/2"W x 11"L
- Tabs per Set: 8 Tabs (w/ Big cut rather than standard cut for better viewing)
- Buff Paper (w/ edge reinforced by tape rather than reinforced holes - saves money)
> Highlighters – Set of 6 highlighters
(Yellow, Blue, Green, Pink, Orange, Purple)
e.g. Office Depot - Pen-Style Highlighters, 6 Asst Colors, Pack Of 12, Item #: 268264, $5.79/pack
> Index Cards – 3”x5” cards, lined or unlined – pkg of 100
(If possible, find the type with pre-punched hole in upper corner –
If not available then get regular type – pre-punched are difficult to find)
e.g. Office Depot - White Recycled Index Cards, Ruled, 3" x 5", 100pk, Item #: 990721, $1.29/pack
> Foldable Cart – w/ wheels & retractable handle – approx $20 - $23
(Cart is used for hauling all your materials to & from class)
e.g. Staples – Expanding Folding Crate on Wheels, Black & Grey, Item # 440122, $23.98
> Calculator – must be a silent battery operation – price depends on size & where purchased
e.g. Office Depot - Heavy-Duty KS-1795 Desktop Calculator, Item #: 262134, $9.99
e.g. Office Max - Casio DM-1200TE 12-Digit Silver Desktop Calculator, Item #: 20127658, $24.99
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