Smarter Strategies for International Growth! Join Melissa Merkle of Star USA as she welcomes Lawrence Jones, Trade Advisor at the Miami Valley Small Business Development Center, for an insightful webinar on using AI to enhance international trade. Lawrence will also…
On Demand Webinars
Becoming an LCB
Advice, steps, and tips on getting your customs broker license in the US! In this informative webinar Michael D. Easton of Star USA discusses the path to becoming a licensed customs broker (LCB). He shares key insights on how to…
Stay Licensed Stay Compliant: A Guide to Continuing Education for Licensed Customs Brokers
What they mean and how to pick one? In this webinar Star USA’s Melissa Merkle talks all things continuing education – including general requirements, finding accredited events, obtaining and tracking the code, how and when to submit the codes to…
Incoterms®
What they mean and how to pick one? In this insightful webinar, Michael D. Easton from Star USA explored the crucial role Incoterms® play in global trade. He covered the different Incoterms® rules, what they mean for both buyers and…
Digging into the GRIs
Taking apart the brain of the HTS! The General Rules of Interpretation (GRIs) are the way we apply the Harmonized System (HS) to classify goods in international trade. This webinar delves into each GRI, providing a thorough understanding of each rule…
CTPAT Validations & Reval
Streamline your supply chain security with expert guidance and best practices! The Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) is a key component in securing global trade and ensuring supply chain integrity. This webinar provides an in-depth look at the CTPAT…
What the CCL
The Commerce Control List in all its glory! Did you know that both wind-up toys and chlorine are considered dual-use items (items with both civilian and military or defense applications) and thus on the Commerce Control List (CCL)? In this…
301 & Current Events
I screamed at the top of my lungs what’s going on! Check out our casual end-of-year chat about the latest in international trade! Our experts covered a variety of topics and answered audience questions. Watch the video to see what…
Post-Entry
You got it in, now what? Your responsibilities aren’t over just because you got your goods across the border. We talk about the next steps you need to take to make sure you’re in compliance and ready for anything Customs…
EAR, ECCN & Licensing
Complying with export regulations! Get some practical understanding of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the Commerce Control List (CCL), and Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCN). We discussed interpreting the EAR, navigating the CCL, and determining ECCN and License Requirements. Topics…
Value
Getting it right! Proper valuation is necessary to correctly calculate Customs duties, taxes, and fees. Star USA discusses different value calculation methods, related-party transactions, and how to document your work so that you’re prepared for any questions that might arise.…
USMCA
Finding opportunities in compliance! How well do you know the USMCA? We talk about navigating the intricacies of qualifying your products under the USMCA and how to make the most of its opportunities while avoiding common mistakes. Topics Include: Rules…
US Commercial Service
Learning about your resources! Do you know what the US Commercial Service has to offer you? Watch along as we talk with a representative from USCS and learn about their mission, goals, and services they provide. Topics Include: Trade expertise…