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Foreign Trade Webinar Series: The Fundamentals of Exporting

This FREE in-depth webinar series provides the tools necessary for a strong foundation in the fundamentals of exporting.

Oct. 17, 2012 at 1 p.m.

What is a Foreign Trade Zone and how can it help you?
The U.S. Census Bureau is the official source for U.S. export and import statistics and is responsible for issuing regulations governing the reporting of all export shipments from the United States. This final webinar in the eight-part series explores Foreign Trade Zones (FTZs), areas where domestic and foreign commercial merchandise may be held without being subject to Customs duties and other taxes. Through this webinar, develop strategies for successful export reporting and learn how FTZs can benefit local businesses and attract foreign investments in the United States.

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Note: Registration closes 1 hour prior to event.

For more information about The Fundamentals of Exporting, contact:

Media: Public Information Office at 301-763-3030 or pio@census.gov
Public: Foreign Trade Division at 301-763-2311 or fld.data.dissemination@census.gov

Speaker:
Wendy Peebles, Branch Chief, Data Collection Coordination Branch, Foreign Trade Division, U.S. Census Bureau

Presentation [PDF] (available Oct. 17)
Archived Webinar [WMV] (available after Oct. 17)

Foreign Trade Regulations

Additional Foreign Trade Materials:
Foreign Trade Zone FAQs
Foreign Trade Regulations FAQs
Outreach and Training
Automated Export System (AES)
AESDirect
Global Reach - Foreign Trade Division Official Blog
Training Videos

External Resources
National Association of Foreign Trade Zones

Upcoming Webinars

What is a Foreign Trade Zone and How Can It Help You?
October 17, 2012- Learn about the advantages of Foreign Trade Zones and how they benefit U.S. businesses.

Archived Webinars

Getting it Right the First Time--How to Avoid Common Penalties
Oct. 3, 2012 at 1 p.m.

Speaker:
Omari Wooden, AES Client Marketing and Services, Foreign Trade Division, U.S. Census Bureau

Presentation [PDF] | Archived Webinar [WMV]

Foreign Trade Regulations [PDF]

Additional Foreign Trade Materials
Global Reach - Foreign Trade Division Official Blog
Census.gov - Automated Export System Page
Outreach and Training
Training Videos
AES Best Practices Manual
VIDEO: Shipment Manager

External Resources
AESDirect
User Guides
AESTIR - Automated Export System Trade Interface Requirements

Your Free Tools of the Trade - AESDirect and AESPcLink
September 19, 2012 at 1 p.m.

Speaker:
Rosanna Torres, AES Client Marketing and Services, Foreign Trade Division, U.S. Census Bureau

Presentation [PDF] | Archived Webinar [WMV]

Foreign Trade Regulations [PDF]

Additional Foreign Trade Materials
Global Reach - Foreign Trade Division Official Blog
Census.gov - Automated Export System Page
Outreach and Training
Training Videos
AES Best Practices Manual

External Resources
AESDirect
User Guides
AESTIR - Automated Export System Trade Interface Requirements

The ABCs of the AES
September 5, 2012 at 1 p.m.
Foreign Trade Regulations - Demystifying the Rules of Exporting
August 22, 2012 at 1 p.m.
All Products Have a Classification Number - Learn How to Find Yours
August 8, 2012 at 1 p.m.
Discovering New Markets - Utilizing USA Trade Online
July 25, 2012 at 1 p.m.

Presentation [PDF] | Archived Webinar [WMV] | Transcript [DOC]

Speakers:
Fay Johnson, Supervisory Survey Statistician for Data Dissemination Branch, Foreign Trade Division, U.S. Census Bureau

Event Materials:
USA Trade Online Homepage
USA Trade Online Help and Selected Help Topics
- USA Trade Online Help (FULL)
- Custom Groups
- My Reports
- Download Options

Understanding the Basics - An Introduction to Foreign Trade Statistics
July 11, 2012 at 1 p.m.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau | Public Information Office | PIO@census.gov | Last Revised: October 11, 2012