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New England Canada Business Council Upcoming Events1/19/2008

As part of our ongoing relationship with the New England Canada Business Council (NECBC) we would like to advise you of two events being sponsored by the NECBC that might be of interest to companies doing business in Canada.

On January 24, 2008 the Honorable Perrin Beatty, President and CEO of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce will speak at a luncheon being held at the Colonnade Hotel in Boston, MA on the issue of "Secure and Trade-Efficient Borders."

On April 17, 2008 the NECBC will hold its 9th Annual Technology Conference. The conference will focus on the "Cross Border Expansion in the Information Technology Industry - Challenges, Market Opportunities and Solutions." The conference will be held at the Colonnade Hotel in Boston, MA.

For further information on both events please see the NECBC website at www.necbc.org

Winter/Spring 2008 Seminar Schedule1/13/2008

Middleton & Shrull is pleased to announce their Winter/Spring 2008 Seminar Schedule:

Fall 2007 Seminar Offerings6/28/2007

Middleton & Shrull is pleased to announce their Fall 2007 Seminar Schedule

  • Basics of Importing and Import Documentation: September 25, 2007, Eastern Insurance - Natick
  • Country of Origin Workshop: October 3, 2007, Eastern Bank - Middleboro
  • Basics of Exporting and Export Documentation: October 16, 2007, Eastern Insurance - Natick
  • US Customs Audit & Compliance Assessment Workshop: October 24, 2007, Eastern Bank - Saugus
  • Export Compliance Basics: October 30, 2007, Eastern Bank - Saugus
  • Establishing US Customs Valuation for Importers and Exporters: November 15, 2007, Eastern Bank - Middleboro
  • HTS / Classification / Schedule B Workshop: November 27, 2007, Eastern Bank - Saugus
  • Advanced Export Compliance: December 4, 2007, Eastern Bank - Saugus

Upcoming Seminars 1/19/2007

Sign up now for our:

Basics of Importing and Import Documentation Seminar
  • Eastern Bank, Saugus, MA - January 23, 2007
  • Eastern Bank, Middleboro, MA - March 8, 2007

In this workshop, you will learn the detailed sequence of events that occur from the time of the pro forma quote to delivery at destination. Learn what information to provide the freight forwarder for an accurate quote; what transportation and customs clearance documents you, the freight forwarder and customs broker need to prepare and the role of the freight forwarder and customs broker in the transaction.

Basics of Exporting and Export Documentation Seminar
  • Eastern Bank, Saugus, MA - February 6, 2007
  • Eastern Bank, Middleboro, MA - February 13, 2007

This full day seminar is a "nuts and bolts" review of exporting from the U.S. Topics include selecting your freight forwarder, the export process step by step, preparing export documentation, preparing a quote, AES transmission requirements, and export compliance. Bring your calculator, as there will be hands on exercises to ensure your understanding of the concepts.

The Basics of Export Compliance
  • Eastern Bank, Middleboro, MA - March 13, 2007

In this workshop, you will receive guidance on understanding and complying with the Bureau of Industry and Security Regulations, anti-boycott regulations, how to determine if you need to apply for an export license, the different types of licenses available, how to fill out the Shipper's Export Declaration or AES transaction, and how to implement an export compliance program.

Call us at 781-272-7966 or email us.

Middleton & Shrull Duty Saving Strategies and Preferential Duty Programs Seminar Next Week11/29/2006

A few openings remain for our Duty Saving Strategies and Preferential Duty Programs Seminar to be given next week on Tuesday, December 5, 2006 from 8:30 - 3:30 at:

Eastern Bank, 605 Broadway, Saugus, MA 01906

    Topics to be covered include:
  • Free Trade Agreements and Special Trade Programs - including HTS designation, rules of origin, preference criteria, tariff shifts, and certificates of origin
  • Duty Savings - including tariff engineering, HTS 9801 & 9802, valuation methods to save money, bonded warehouses
  • There will be hands-on exercises to ensure understanding

Cost: $100 - includes seminar materials, continental breakfast, and lunch

Call us at 781-272-7966 or email us

Look for the Middleton & Shrull Winter and Spring Seminar Schedule to be published soon.