Certification Package: Master Customs Specialist (MCS) Certification
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About the MCS Certification Course
The Master Customs Specialist (MCS) Certification designates its holders as possessing advanced knowledge and skills in U.S. Customs and its partner government agencies. A highly prized and recognized accomplishment, the course leading to certification provides the practitioner with a depth of expertise beyond the day-to-day operational demands of Customs brokers and import operations. It instills the expertise to advise clients on strategic considerations and risk management. It also provides a deeper understanding of the impact and great implications of day-to-date decisions and enhances the holder's ability to exercise responsible supervision.
The MCS certification program covers advanced import topics, real-word application, strategic considerations, and risk implications for Customs brokers and their customers.
The course is broken down into 8 major parts:
- Classification
- Compliance
- Mitigation Guidelines
- Valuation
- Admissibility Requirements
- Transportation
- CATAIR
- Management
Cost
- $1,000 for members
- $1,575 for non-members
Master Customs Specialist (MCS) Prerequisites
The Master Customs Specialist Certification to be offered through the NCBFAA Educational Institute (NEI) will provide members of the community with advanced training and the opportunity to become certified with a master's-level designation in the practice of Import Regulations. This program is intended to recognize individuals with a heightened level of expertise beyond a journeyman level in the disciplines required for practical import operations. If compared to an academic degree, it would be analogous to the penultimate achievement of a master's level of proficiency. The MCS will be highly visible throughout the industry and will provide the model for the vertical and lateral extension of the existing body of NEI certification programs.
Please note the following prerequisites are guidelines for enrollment only, and not required. It is our belief that potential students are best able to gauge their fitness for this certification program.
The NEI's Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) designation is not a prerequisite for the MCS Course.
| CCS Designee | Import Industry Experience (Non-CCS) | |
|---|---|---|
| Work Experience | Currently working in trade industry | Seasoned Import Professional Min. 6 years' experience |
| Career Milestones | Resume/CV demonstrating industry experience | Resume/CV demonstrating industry involvement |
| Formal Education | 4-year degree or 4-year equivalent industry experience | 4-year degree or 6-years equivalent industry experience |
| Employer Support | Optional letter of support from employer/manager | Optional letter of support from employer/manager |
Criteria
To be Awarded the MCS Designation, Learners Must:
- Review all modules & pass all module quizzes
- Complete and pass a comprehensive final exam
- Submit a scholarly essay and receive a passing grade from NEI experts
Academic Performance:
- 80% on all module quizzes
- 80% on Final Exam
Assessment:
Satisfactory production of college-level writing in the form of a persuasive essay.
Scholarly Essay
The final step in earning your MCS designation is the scholarly essay.
Completion of a Persuasive Essay on an NEI-Approved Topic
- Must propose an argument surrounding your topic.
- Clarify and support your argument through relevant facts and research.
- Demonstrate sufficient knowledge on the subject.
Average Essay to be 1500-3000 Words
- Minimum of 1500 words
- User APA Guidelines for both in-text and end of essay citations
Graded Pass or Fail
- Graded by an NEI-selected expert/group of experts.
- Learners may resubmit their essay per expert feedback if a failing grade is received.
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Contains 4 Component(s)
The Master Customs Specialist (MCS) Certification designates its holders as possessing advanced knowledge and skills in U.S. Customs and its partner government agencies.
About the Master Customs Specialist MCS 1.2: Compliance
Module 4: Bonds, Sureties, and Powers of Attorney
INTRODUCTION
▪ Lesson 1: Bonds
▪ Lesson 2: Bond Types
▪ Lesson 3: Other Bonds
▪ Lesson 4: Bond Sufficiency
▪ Lesson 5: The Surety
▪ Lesson 6: Customs Bond Intermediaries
▪ Lesson 7: Powers of Attorney
Module 5: Country of Origin/Rules of Origin
INTRODUCTION
▪ Lesson 1: Which Country of Origin Rules Should You Use?
▪ Lesson 2: Substantial Transformation
▪ Lesson 3: Preferential Rules of Origin
▪ Lesson 4: Country of Origin Marking
▪ Lesson 5: Exceptions to Marking Requirements
▪ Lesson 6: Goods Made in the USA
▪ Lesson 7: Fines and Penalties
Module 6: AD/CVD
INTRODUCTION
▪ Lesson 1: Antidumping and Countervailing Definitions
▪ Lesson 2: World Trade Organization (WTO)
▪ Lesson 3: WTO and Antidumping
▪ Lesson 4: WTO and Subsidies (CVD)
▪ Lesson 5: WTO and AD/CVD
▪ Lesson 6: AD/CVD Determination
▪ Lesson 7: Case Administration
▪ Lesson 8: Reading an AD/CVD Case ▪ Lesson 9: Finding Applicable Cases
▪ Lesson 10: Import Requirements
▪ Lesson 11: Post Entry: Refunds, Liquidation and Bills
▪ Lesson 12: Broker Considerations
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Module 7: Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)
INTRODUCTION
▪ Lesson 1: Global Dangers of Counterfeits
▪ Lesson 2: Priority Trade Issue
▪ Lesson 3: Enforcement Efforts
▪ Lesson 4: Global Partners
▪ Lesson 5: Restrictions on Importation of Gray Market Articles
▪ Lesson 6: SCENARIO 1
▪ Lesson 7: Counterfeit Marks
▪ Lesson 8: SCENARIO 2
▪ Lesson 9: Protecting Your IPRThe course is broken down into 8 major parts:
- Classification
- Compliance
- Mitigation Guidelines
- Valuation
- Admissibility Requirements
- Transportation
- CATAIR
- Management
Master Customs Specialist (MCS) Prerequisites
The Master Customs Specialist Certification to be offered through the NCBFAA Educational Institute (NEI) will provide members of the community with advanced training and the opportunity to become certified with a master's-level designation in the practice of Import Regulations. This program is intended to recognize individuals with a heightened level of expertise beyond a journeyman level in the disciplines required for practical import operations. If compared to an academic degree, it would be analogous to the penultimate achievement of a master's level of proficiency. The MCS will be highly visible throughout the industry and will provide the model for the vertical and lateral extension of the existing body of NEI certification programs.
Please note the following prerequisites are guidelines for enrollment only, and not required. It is our belief that potential students are best able to gauge their fitness for this certification program.
The NEI's Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) designation is not a prerequisite for the MCS Course.
CCS Designee Import Industry Experience (Non-CCS) Work Experience Currently working in trade industry Seasoned Import Professional Min. 6 years' experience Career Milestones Resume/CV demonstrating industry experience Resume/CV demonstrating industry involvement Formal Education 4-year degree or 4-year equivalent industry experience 4-year degree or 6-years equivalent industry experience Employer Support Optional letter of support from employer/manager Optional letter of support from employer/manager -
Contains 3 Component(s)
The Master Customs Specialist (MCS) Certification designates its holders as possessing advanced knowledge and skills in U.S. Customs and its partner government agencies.
About the Master Customs Specialist MCS 1.1: Classification
Module 1: Explanatory Notes
INTRODUCTION
▪ Lesson 1: World Customs Organization (WCO)
▪ Lesson 2: The Explanatory Notes
▪ Lesson 3: Reading the Explanatory Notes
▪ Lesson 4: Using the Explanatory Notes
▪ Explanatory Note Example 1
▪ Explanatory Note Example 2
▪ Explanatory Note Example 3
▪ CONCLUSION
Module 2: Binding Rulings
INTRODUCTION
▪ Lesson 1: Who Can Request a Ruling?
▪ Lesson 2: Submission of Ruling Requests
▪ Lesson 3: Tariff Classification Rulings
▪ Lesson 4: Country of Origin Rulings
▪ Lesson 5: Marking Rulings
▪ Lesson 6: Valuation Rulings
▪ Lesson 7: Carrier Rulings
▪ Lesson 8: Samples
▪ Lesson 9: Issuance of Rulings
Module 3: General Rules of Interpretation (GRIs)
INTRODUCTION
▪ Lesson 1: General Rule 1
▪ Lesson 2: General Rule 2
▪ Lesson 3: General Rule 3
▪ Lesson 4: General Rule 4
▪ Lesson 5: General Rule 5
▪ Lesson 6: General Rule 6The course is broken down into 8 major parts:
- Classification
- Compliance
- Mitigation Guidelines
- Valuation
- Admissibility Requirements
- Transportation
- CATAIR
- Management
Cost
- $1,000 for members
- $1,575 for non-members
Master Customs Specialist (MCS) Prerequisites
The Master Customs Specialist Certification to be offered through the NCBFAA Educational Institute (NEI) will provide members of the community with advanced training and the opportunity to become certified with a master's-level designation in the practice of Import Regulations. This program is intended to recognize individuals with a heightened level of expertise beyond a journeyman level in the disciplines required for practical import operations. If compared to an academic degree, it would be analogous to the penultimate achievement of a master's level of proficiency. The MCS will be highly visible throughout the industry and will provide the model for the vertical and lateral extension of the existing body of NEI certification programs.
Please note the following prerequisites are guidelines for enrollment only, and not required. It is our belief that potential students are best able to gauge their fitness for this certification program.
The NEI's Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) designation is not a prerequisite for the MCS Course.
CCS Designee Import Industry Experience (Non-CCS) Work Experience Currently working in trade industry Seasoned Import Professional Min. 6 years' experience Career Milestones Resume/CV demonstrating industry experience Resume/CV demonstrating industry involvement Formal Education 4-year degree or 4-year equivalent industry experience 4-year degree or 6-years equivalent industry experience Employer Support Optional letter of support from employer/manager Optional letter of support from employer/manager -
Contains 3 Component(s)
The Master Customs Specialist (MCS) Certification designates its holders as possessing advanced knowledge and skills in U.S. Customs and its partner government agencies.
About the MCS Certification Course
The Master Customs Specialist (MCS) Certification designates its holders as possessing advanced knowledge and skills in U.S. Customs and its partner government agencies. A highly prized and recognized accomplishment, the course leading to certification provides the practitioner with a depth of expertise beyond the day-to-day operational demands of Customs brokers and import operations. It instills the expertise to advise clients on strategic considerations and risk management. It also provides a deeper understanding of the impact and great implications of day-to-date decisions and enhances the holder's ability to exercise responsible supervision.
The MCS certification program covers advanced import topics, real-word application, strategic considerations, and risk implications for Customs brokers and their customers.
The course is broken down into 8 major parts:
- Classification
- Compliance
- Mitigation Guidelines
- Valuation
- Admissibility Requirements
- Transportation
- CATAIR
- Management
Cost
- $1,000 for members
- $1,575 for non-members
Master Customs Specialist (MCS) Prerequisites
The Master Customs Specialist Certification to be offered through the NCBFAA Educational Institute (NEI) will provide members of the community with advanced training and the opportunity to become certified with a master's-level designation in the practice of Import Regulations. This program is intended to recognize individuals with a heightened level of expertise beyond a journeyman level in the disciplines required for practical import operations. If compared to an academic degree, it would be analogous to the penultimate achievement of a master's level of proficiency. The MCS will be highly visible throughout the industry and will provide the model for the vertical and lateral extension of the existing body of NEI certification programs.
Please note the following prerequisites are guidelines for enrollment only, and not required. It is our belief that potential students are best able to gauge their fitness for this certification program.
The NEI's Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) designation is not a prerequisite for the MCS Course.
CCS Designee Import Industry Experience (Non-CCS) Work Experience Currently working in trade industry Seasoned Import Professional Min. 6 years' experience Career Milestones Resume/CV demonstrating industry experience Resume/CV demonstrating industry involvement Formal Education 4-year degree or 4-year equivalent industry experience 4-year degree or 6-years equivalent industry experience Employer Support Optional letter of support from employer/manager Optional letter of support from employer/manager Criteria
To be Awarded the MCS Designation, Learners Must:
- Review all modules & pass all module quizzes
- Complete and pass a comprehensive final exam
- Submit a scholarly essay and receive a passing grade from NEI experts
Academic Performance:
- 80% on all module quizzes
- 80% on Final Exam
Assessment:
Satisfactory production of college-level writing in the form of a persuasive essay.
Scholarly Essay
The final step in earning your MCS designation is the scholarly essay.
Completion of a Persuasive Essay on an NEI-Approved Topic
- Must propose an argument surrounding your topic.
- Clarify and support your argument through relevant facts and research.
- Demonstrate sufficient knowledge on the subject.
Average Essay to be 1500-3000 Words
- Minimum of 1500 words
- User APA Guidelines for both in-text and end of essay citations
Graded Pass or Fail
- Graded by an NEI-selected expert/group of experts.
- Learners may resubmit their essay per expert feedback if a failing grade is received.
-
Contains 3 Component(s)
The Master Customs Specialist (MCS) Certification designates its holders as possessing advanced knowledge and skills in U.S. Customs and its partner government agencies.
About the MCS Certification Course
The Master Customs Specialist (MCS) Certification designates its holders as possessing advanced knowledge and skills in U.S. Customs and its partner government agencies. A highly prized and recognized accomplishment, the course leading to certification provides the practitioner with a depth of expertise beyond the day-to-day operational demands of Customs brokers and import operations. It instills the expertise to advise clients on strategic considerations and risk management. It also provides a deeper understanding of the impact and great implications of day-to-date decisions and enhances the holder's ability to exercise responsible supervision.
The MCS certification program covers advanced import topics, real-word application, strategic considerations, and risk implications for Customs brokers and their customers.
The course is broken down into 8 major parts:
- Classification
- Compliance
- Mitigation Guidelines
- Valuation
- Admissibility Requirements
- Transportation
- CATAIR
- Management
Cost
- $1,000 for members
- $1,575 for non-members
Master Customs Specialist (MCS) Prerequisites
The Master Customs Specialist Certification to be offered through the NCBFAA Educational Institute (NEI) will provide members of the community with advanced training and the opportunity to become certified with a master's-level designation in the practice of Import Regulations. This program is intended to recognize individuals with a heightened level of expertise beyond a journeyman level in the disciplines required for practical import operations. If compared to an academic degree, it would be analogous to the penultimate achievement of a master's level of proficiency. The MCS will be highly visible throughout the industry and will provide the model for the vertical and lateral extension of the existing body of NEI certification programs.
Please note the following prerequisites are guidelines for enrollment only, and not required. It is our belief that potential students are best able to gauge their fitness for this certification program.
The NEI's Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) designation is not a prerequisite for the MCS Course.
CCS Designee Import Industry Experience (Non-CCS) Work Experience Currently working in trade industry Seasoned Import Professional Min. 6 years' experience Career Milestones Resume/CV demonstrating industry experience Resume/CV demonstrating industry involvement Formal Education 4-year degree or 4-year equivalent industry experience 4-year degree or 6-years equivalent industry experience Employer Support Optional letter of support from employer/manager Optional letter of support from employer/manager Criteria
To be Awarded the MCS Designation, Learners Must:
- Review all modules & pass all module quizzes
- Complete and pass a comprehensive final exam
- Submit a scholarly essay and receive a passing grade from NEI experts
Academic Performance:
- 80% on all module quizzes
- 80% on Final Exam
Assessment:
Satisfactory production of college-level writing in the form of a persuasive essay.
Scholarly Essay
The final step in earning your MCS designation is the scholarly essay.
Completion of a Persuasive Essay on an NEI-Approved Topic
- Must propose an argument surrounding your topic.
- Clarify and support your argument through relevant facts and research.
- Demonstrate sufficient knowledge on the subject.
Average Essay to be 1500-3000 Words
- Minimum of 1500 words
- User APA Guidelines for both in-text and end of essay citations
Graded Pass or Fail
- Graded by an NEI-selected expert/group of experts.
- Learners may resubmit their essay per expert feedback if a failing grade is received.
-
Contains 8 Component(s)
The Master Customs Specialist (MCS) Certification designates its holders as possessing advanced knowledge and skills in U.S. Customs and its partner government agencies.
About the MCS Certification Course
The Master Customs Specialist (MCS) Certification designates its holders as possessing advanced knowledge and skills in U.S. Customs and its partner government agencies. A highly prized and recognized accomplishment, the course leading to certification provides the practitioner with a depth of expertise beyond the day-to-day operational demands of Customs brokers and import operations. It instills the expertise to advise clients on strategic considerations and risk management. It also provides a deeper understanding of the impact and great implications of day-to-date decisions and enhances the holder's ability to exercise responsible supervision.
The MCS certification program covers advanced import topics, real-word application, strategic considerations, and risk implications for Customs brokers and their customers.
The course is broken down into 8 major parts:
- Classification
- Compliance
- Mitigation Guidelines
- Valuation
- Admissibility Requirements
- Transportation
- CATAIR
- Management
Cost
- $1,000 for members
- $1,575 for non-members
Master Customs Specialist (MCS) Prerequisites
The Master Customs Specialist Certification to be offered through the NCBFAA Educational Institute (NEI) will provide members of the community with advanced training and the opportunity to become certified with a master's-level designation in the practice of Import Regulations. This program is intended to recognize individuals with a heightened level of expertise beyond a journeyman level in the disciplines required for practical import operations. If compared to an academic degree, it would be analogous to the penultimate achievement of a master's level of proficiency. The MCS will be highly visible throughout the industry and will provide the model for the vertical and lateral extension of the existing body of NEI certification programs.
Please note the following prerequisites are guidelines for enrollment only, and not required. It is our belief that potential students are best able to gauge their fitness for this certification program.
The NEI's Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) designation is not a prerequisite for the MCS Course.
CCS Designee Import Industry Experience (Non-CCS) Work Experience Currently working in trade industry Seasoned Import Professional Min. 6 years' experience Career Milestones Resume/CV demonstrating industry experience Resume/CV demonstrating industry involvement Formal Education 4-year degree or 4-year equivalent industry experience 4-year degree or 6-years equivalent industry experience Employer Support Optional letter of support from employer/manager Optional letter of support from employer/manager Criteria
To be Awarded the MCS Designation, Learners Must:
- Review all modules & pass all module quizzes
- Complete and pass a comprehensive final exam
- Submit a scholarly essay and receive a passing grade from NEI experts
Academic Performance:
- 80% on all module quizzes
- 80% on Final Exam
Assessment:
Satisfactory production of college-level writing in the form of a persuasive essay.
Scholarly Essay
The final step in earning your MCS designation is the scholarly essay.
Completion of a Persuasive Essay on an NEI-Approved Topic
- Must propose an argument surrounding your topic.
- Clarify and support your argument through relevant facts and research.
- Demonstrate sufficient knowledge on the subject.
Average Essay to be 1500-3000 Words
- Minimum of 1500 words
- User APA Guidelines for both in-text and end of essay citations
Graded Pass or Fail
- Graded by an NEI-selected expert/group of experts.
- Learners may resubmit their essay per expert feedback if a failing grade is received.
-
Contains 3 Component(s)
The Master Customs Specialist (MCS) Certification designates its holders as possessing advanced knowledge and skills in U.S. Customs and its partner government agencies.
About the MCS Certification Course
The Master Customs Specialist (MCS) Certification designates its holders as possessing advanced knowledge and skills in U.S. Customs and its partner government agencies. A highly prized and recognized accomplishment, the course leading to certification provides the practitioner with a depth of expertise beyond the day-to-day operational demands of Customs brokers and import operations. It instills the expertise to advise clients on strategic considerations and risk management. It also provides a deeper understanding of the impact and great implications of day-to-date decisions and enhances the holder's ability to exercise responsible supervision.
The MCS certification program covers advanced import topics, real-word application, strategic considerations, and risk implications for Customs brokers and their customers.
The course is broken down into 8 major parts:
- Classification
- Compliance
- Mitigation Guidelines
- Valuation
- Admissibility Requirements
- Transportation
- CATAIR
- Management
Cost
- $1,000 for members
- $1,575 for non-members
Master Customs Specialist (MCS) Prerequisites
The Master Customs Specialist Certification to be offered through the NCBFAA Educational Institute (NEI) will provide members of the community with advanced training and the opportunity to become certified with a master's-level designation in the practice of Import Regulations. This program is intended to recognize individuals with a heightened level of expertise beyond a journeyman level in the disciplines required for practical import operations. If compared to an academic degree, it would be analogous to the penultimate achievement of a master's level of proficiency. The MCS will be highly visible throughout the industry and will provide the model for the vertical and lateral extension of the existing body of NEI certification programs.
Please note the following prerequisites are guidelines for enrollment only, and not required. It is our belief that potential students are best able to gauge their fitness for this certification program.
The NEI's Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) designation is not a prerequisite for the MCS Course.
CCS Designee Import Industry Experience (Non-CCS) Work Experience Currently working in trade industry Seasoned Import Professional Min. 6 years' experience Career Milestones Resume/CV demonstrating industry experience Resume/CV demonstrating industry involvement Formal Education 4-year degree or 4-year equivalent industry experience 4-year degree or 6-years equivalent industry experience Employer Support Optional letter of support from employer/manager Optional letter of support from employer/manager Criteria
To be Awarded the MCS Designation, Learners Must:
- Review all modules & pass all module quizzes
- Complete and pass a comprehensive final exam
- Submit a scholarly essay and receive a passing grade from NEI experts
Academic Performance:
- 80% on all module quizzes
- 80% on Final Exam
Assessment:
Satisfactory production of college-level writing in the form of a persuasive essay.
Scholarly Essay
The final step in earning your MCS designation is the scholarly essay.
Completion of a Persuasive Essay on an NEI-Approved Topic
- Must propose an argument surrounding your topic.
- Clarify and support your argument through relevant facts and research.
- Demonstrate sufficient knowledge on the subject.
Average Essay to be 1500-3000 Words
- Minimum of 1500 words
- User APA Guidelines for both in-text and end of essay citations
Graded Pass or Fail
- Graded by an NEI-selected expert/group of experts.
- Learners may resubmit their essay per expert feedback if a failing grade is received.
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Contains 4 Component(s)
Final Exam for Masters Customs Specialist Course
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Contains 1 Component(s)
Certificate of completion for the MCS course
Certificate of completion for the MCS course
