What to include, when they’re needed, and who does what. Electronic Export Information (EEI) filings are a critical part of export compliance, required for most U.S. shipments to foreign destinations. This webinar offers a comprehensive overview of EEI filings, explaining when and how to file, the importance of accuracy, and the potential consequences of non-compliance. We’ll dive into the specific requirements, common pitfalls, and best practices for ensuring that your EEI filings are timely and correct, helping you avoid costly errors and penalties.
Stay Licensed Stay Compliant: A Guide to Continuing Education for Licensed Customs Brokers
Stay Licensed Stay Compliant: A Guide to Continuing Education for Licensed Customs Brokers
May 14, 2025/
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 CBP, and record keeping – with these fantastic panelists:
- Heather Cheshire – CBP
- Elena Ryan – CBP
- Marianne Rowden – EMTC
- Lisa Gelsomino – ICPA
- Cynthia Whittenburg – NCBFAA
- Andrea Jeglum – Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg
Quick Tip – Have an email address that is not connected to your employer to use only for your broker-related activities, and make sure you enter it correctly when filling out your triennial status report.
Topics Include:
- What a partner accreditor is and they differ from an education provider
- Why CBP requires continuing education
- How many CE credits you need for the triennial period ending in 2027
- Various ways you can – and can’t – earn CE credits
- If courses taken in 2024 count for CE credit
- How to know if an event is accredited for continuing education
- What you need to prove you attended a training, how to get it, and how long to keep it
- What to do if your code doesn’t work
1 LCB/CCS Credit Available until April 7, 2026.
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