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Anatomy of a Customs Entry: Importing Into the United States

July 22, 2026 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (MDT)

Description

A practical guide to building compliant import entries from first data element to cargo release.

Duration:  contact hours | Level: Intermediate | CCS/CES eligible

Who Should Attend:

Customs brokers, freight forwarders, compliance analysts, import coordinators, and trade operations staff responsible for moving goods into the United States.

Overview

Getting an import shipment through U.S. Customs and Border Protection requires more than filling out forms. It demands understanding how each piece of data drives decisions around duty liability, admissibility, and cargo release. This course examines the full anatomy of a formal customs entry, emphasizing the critical data fields, document relationships, and compliance checkpoints that determine whether a shipment clears smoothly or gets flagged for examination.

Participants work through real-world entry structures, identify the data elements most commonly cited in CBP audit findings, and develop a systematic approach to verifying that every required field from the ACE entry summary to the commercial invoice is complete, consistent, and defensible before submission.

Core Modules

Entry anatomy. A detailed review of the formal entry process in ACE, covering how data moves from the arrival notice through classification, valuation, and liquidation, and where errors most often compound.

Regulatory documentation. Critical fields on CBP Form 7501 Entry Summary cross-referenced against commercial invoice requirements, including transaction value, HTS classification, importer of record obligations, and common discrepancies that trigger delays or penalties.

PGA requirements and origin marking. Identifying which commodities require Partner Government Agency review (FDA, USDA, EPA, CPSC, and others), assembling the correct admissibility documentation, and applying country of origin marking rules under 19 C.F.R. Part 134.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to identify every mandatory data element on CBP Form 7501 and explain its role in the entry process; construct a compliant commercial invoice that satisfies ACE filing requirements and supports a defensible valuation; recognize which imported commodities trigger PGA admissibility review and prepare the correct supporting documentation before filing; apply country of origin marking requirements to finished goods, components, and articles subject to substantial transformation analysis; and use a pre-filing checklist to audit a complete entry package for accuracy and regulatory compliance prior to submission.

Instructor: James Ferry, Founder, Ferry Trade Group

James Ferry is a member of the Board of Directors for the World Trade Center Denver and the Founder of Ferry Trade Group. A leading specialist in global trade strategy and supply chain transparency, James has dedicated his career to helping international trade professionals navigate the complexities of modern customs enforcement.

With a deep background in high-stakes advocacy, James has successfully resolved over 250 CF6051 Information Requests, maintaining an industry-leading 98% success rate in securing shipment releases from U.S. Customs. He is a premier expert in UFLPA compliance, focused on sharing the rigorous traceability frameworks and knowledge necessary for professionals to satisfy federal enforcement while maintaining fluid supply chains.

Beyond enforcement defense, James serves as a strategic mentor and partner to the global trade community, managing multi-million dollar HTS optimization audits and duty-saving initiatives. By bridging the gap between technical commodity data and complex federal regulations, he ensures that trade operations are both compliant and commercially optimized. As a frequent instructor and Board member at the World Trade Center Denver, James is committed to equipping his peers with the proven blueprints for supply chain traceability and tariff efficiency.

Location

Zoom

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Pricing

$150 Nonmembers

$75 Members

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Name: Rocky Mountain World Trade Center Institute
Email: institute@wtcdenver.org
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