Scarbrough group of companies

During this time of social distancing,
we bring more convenience to you.


During this window of “social distancing,” Scarbrough Consulting, Inc. will be hosting FREE Q&A Recording Sessions in lieu of live webinars. The recordings will be taking place over the next few months with no date attached.  Learn from Global Trade Experts & Licensed U.S. Customs Brokers on an array of topics related to U.S. Customs, Import & Export Transportation, Warehousing & Fulfillment, Domestic Trucking and all things related to Supply Chain. 


What to do:

  1. Register for the event
  2. Submit questions
  3. Receive video & podcast recording + the presentation via email
  4. At your convenience, watch the recording.  Take notes on the .pdf we provide
  5. What if the recording brings up more questions?  Submit them to consulting@scarbrough-intl.com
  6. Hear from one of our Licensed Customs Brokers

Future Q&A Recordings:


U.S. Customs Brokerage Process

• Import process – things to consider when importing
• The U.S. Customs entry process
• Surety Bonds
• ACE
• ISF
• Harmonized Tariff Schedule 


HTS Classification

• General rules of interpretation
• HTS structure
• How to read the HTSUS
• How to classify products


What is CTPAT? Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism

• Overview of CTPAT
• Benefits of CTPAT
• Process of CTPAT Validation
• Do’s & Don’t’s when creating a CTPAT Manual


2020 CTPAT Revisions & Updates

• What to look for
• The “must’s” vs. “should’s”
• Commitment of the management with relevant representatives appointed to promote and implement a culture of security
• Cyber security of factory IT system and social engineering threats regarding the trade data they store or exchanges throughout the supply chain
• Agricultural security preventing contamination from foreign animal, plant or any organic material
• Money laundering and terrorist organization financing


Section 301 Exclusion Qualification

• How to see if importers qualify for Section 301 exclusions
• How to obtain refunds from CBP
• The exclusion process
• Post summary corrections
• Protests
• Timelines for filing


U.S. Customs Brokerage process

Scarbrough Global of Companies, headquartered in Kansas City with local presence in every major port in the world, is considered a critical infrastructure company by the Department of Homeland Security and will continue to operate during this time. Services include U.S.Mexican, and Canadian Customs brokerageImport & Export Transportation Solutions, Domestic truckingWarehouse fulfillment and distribution services, Trade Compliance & Supply Chain Consulting, and Large Equipment/Project Cargo transportation.  Scarbrough is widely known for its trade experts, personalized customer service, customized solutions, and data analytics tools.  Email a Supply Chain Solutions Expert or call 816.584.2443.