Mission Statement

The Florida Foreign Trade Association (FFTA) is a nonprofit trade organization incorporated in July 1985. The organization represents the most diverse group of individuals and companies in the foreign trade market.

FFTA provides a forum where information and concepts are freely exchanged.

The mission of FFTA is to serve the international business community by facilitating global exchange through trade missions, networking, education, and innovative trade development programs. FFTA connects Florida with the rest of the world by organizing trade missions outbound and inbound for U.S. businesses to locate, explore opportunities, and interact with peers and foreign buyers/sellers. FFTA also organizes export seminars, exhibits, tradeshows, and networking activities.
 
Core Values
  • Strive for excellence and innovation.
  • Act with honesty and integrity in every endeavor.
  • Exercise social responsibility
  • Offer excellent customer service
  • Take pride in the services it provides and assist companies in developing their business through the association’s programs
  • Appreciate the importance of diversity and respect the different traditions and cultures
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  Seminar in Import and Export Documentation ENGLISH SESSIONS - June 15th
 
Date: Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Location: Miami Free Zone, 2305 NW 107th Avenue, Doral, FL 33172
Time: 12:30 pm
Duration: 2 Sessions: Tuesday, June 15 & Thursday, June 17 (7 hours)
Price: $175 for 2 sessions from 12:30 PM to 4:00 PM
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How to get started in Export and Import

 

Import and Export Seminar
For Beginners and Intermediate

 

Tuesday, June 15 (12:30 – 4:00 pm)
Thursday, June 17 (12:30 – 4:00 pm)

(2 SESSIONS – 6 HOURS)

Cost: $ 175 - 2 Sessions:

 

Special Discount for FFTA MEMBERS – 8% Group discount available

 

Location: Miami Free Zone, 2305 NW 107th Avenue, Conference Room 1M10, Miami, FL 33172

Deadline Registration: June 14

Seminar includes:

-          International terms of sale

-          Buyers and sellers responsibilities in foreign transactions

-          Incoterms and the International Chamber of Commerce

-          The American Foreign Trade Definitions

-          US Government Export Controls

-          The Export Administration Regulations

-          The commerce control list and export license

-          The Schedule B book and the schedule b number - Product classification under harmonized system

-          The air waybill: terms, conditions and functions

-          The ocean bill of lading: terms, conditions and functions. Calculation of ocean shipping charges

-          Cargo containerization

-          Letter of credit: Revocable/irrevocable credits; Confirmed/advised credits

-          Bank drafts (sight/time)

-          Cargo insurance: Risks in transportation; insurance policies, coverage, rates, premium

-          Importing into the United States

-          U.S. Customs regulations

-          Customs brokers, customs bonds

-          Merchandise entry process in the U.S.

-          Foreign trade zones, duty drawback, temporary importations; Bonded warehouses

-          Harmonized tariff schedule of the United States

-          Product classification

-          Ad valorem/specific/compound duties/user fees

-      Antidumping, countervailing, marking duties

 

 

For more information contact Florida Foreign Trade Association (305) 471-0737 info@ffta.com - www.ffta.com

To send payment mail check to 2335 NW 107th. Avenue Suite 2M30, # 28, Miami Free Zone - Miami, FL 33172

 


Florida Foreign Trade Association
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2335 N.W. 107th Avenue - Suite 2M30, Box 28
(Miami Free Zone) Miami, Fl 33172

Email us: info@ffta.com - Fax: 305-471-7636
(305) 471-0737 - Toll Free: 1-800-823-5714