V. Alexander & Co. – Empowering Your Trade Compliance Success

At V. Alexander, we are committed to helping importers, exporters, and trade professionals navigate the complexities of international commerce with confidence. Through our Trade Insights department, we deliver practical, expert-led education on customs compliance, logistics, and risk management.

Our sessions are designed for logistics professionals, compliance officers, customs brokers, and business leaders seeking to stay current with regulations and earn Continuing Education (CE) credits.

Why Choose V. Alexander Trade Insights?

  • Expert Instructors: Led by experienced trade compliance professionals with real-world expertise.
  • ICPA Accredited: Select sessions qualify for Continuing Education credits through the International Compliance Professionals Association (ICPA).
  • Practical Focus: Hands-on topics, classification exercises, and compliance best practices.
  • Flexible Delivery: In-person, virtual, or customized corporate sessions available.

Featured Training Programs

Basics of Exporting

Comprehensive overview covering key aspects of exporting, including:

  • Freight Forwarding (quoting, costs, our role)
  • Transportation (cargo journey, parties involved)
  • Insurance
  • Documentation requirements
  • Regulations (Export Administration Regulations, ECCN, AES, Schedule B, embargoes, routed transactions, antiboycott)
  • Risk Assessment

CE Accredited Basics of Importing (2-Day Program)

All four sessions in this program are accredited for continuing education through the International Compliance Professionals Association (ICPA). The program is offered as a two-day course and can also be scheduled for groups.
Day 1

  • Session 1: Introduction to Customs, Importers, and Customs Brokers; Automated Commercial Environment (ACE); Security Programs; Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT); Importer Security Filing (ISF); Purchasing Goods and Supplier Vetting; Incoterms 2020
  • Session 2: HTS Classification and How to Navigate the Tariff; General Rules of Interpretation (GRI); Classification Exercises; Duty Mitigation; Duty-Free Programs; Free Trade Agreements; Generalized System of Preferences (GSP); Transaction Value and Appraisement Methods

Day 2

  • Session 3: Cargo Insurance; Freight Costs; Demurrage, Detention, and Storage; Solid Wood Packaging Material (SWPM); Hazardous Goods; Documentary Requirements; Entry Summary Preparation; Antidumping and Countervailing Duties (AD/CVD); Working with Partner Government Agencies
  • Session 4: What Happens After the Entry; Responding to CBP Requests; CBP Compliance; Risk Assessments; Post-Entry Auditing; Exercising Due Diligence and Reasonable Care; Customs Penalties

Continuing Education Credits

We are an ICPA-accredited education provider. The four sessions in our Basics of Importing (2-Day Program), as well as our Routed Exports session, are CE accredited. Additional sessions may be added as accreditation is completed.

If you are a Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) or other professional needing CE credits for your triennial period, contact us to learn about upcoming sessions and availability. Sessions can be held virtually or in person.

Request CE Training Information

Email us at tradeinsights@valexander.com (or use the contact form below) with your interest in Basics of Exporting, Basics of Importing, or specific compliance topics. We’ll provide schedules, pricing, and accreditation details.

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V. Alexander & Co. – Your trusted partner in global trade since 1962.

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