Live Webinar: The Ultimate Guide to Classification: Basics, New Advancements, and Expert Tips

Are you looking for the most comprehensive 1-hour training on classification you can find? Then this webinar is for you! Covering classification from beginning to end, as well as the latest updates in the classification world, this is going to be a content rich event that will keep you learning (or refreshing) from start to finish. This webinar is a great starting place for someone new to classification or a refresher for classification pros. While the bases will be covered for areas like regulatory jurisdictions, controls lists, and the order of review, some of the latest changes to regulations and web tools will also be covered, providing a fresh look at an old staple for the trade compliance professional. This webinar will be jam-packed with information to refresh intermediate to advanced classification experts and get beginners started on the right foot.

An additional focal point of this webinar will be updates pertaining to classification changes. You may have already noticed the recent updates to the online Export Administration Regulations (EAR) by the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS). Initially, these changes might seem unnecessary, leaving one questioning why they were implemented. However, true to its mission, the Department of Commerce is striving to enhance the Trade community’s experience by streamlining processes. With a little time and openness to change, you may find the new web tool powerful and helpful.

The learning goals of this webinar series include:

• Covering the basics of export jurisdiction and classification determinations
• Exploring essential concepts such as the order of review and various classification types
• Familiarization with online tools available to assist in classification – including updates to the BIS website

Webinar specifics:

This webinar will take the time to review the basics and familiarize viewers with some common web-based tools that are publicly available. The following topics will be covered:

•  What export classification is and why it’s important
•  Regulatory Jurisdictions such as ITAR and EAR
•  The Order of Review
•  Types and structures of classification: United States Munitions List (USML), Commerce Control List (CCL), and Schedule B numbers
•  How to read the regulations
•  How to ask questions to get better classifications faster
•  Working with manufacturers for classification
•  When to submit a classification-related request to the government
•  Using tools that are available from the regulators
      –  The eCFR for exporting the USML to make a personalized document
      –  The NEW AND IMPROVED web-based EAR
            •  Plus, a heads up on some glitches
      – Using the Census Bureau’s Schedule B search engine
•  Documenting your hard work

This webinar will include PowerPoint slides and live video and commentary from Jonathan Young. Each registrant, even if unable to attend live, will have access to the presentation, certificate of completion, speaker contact information for follow-up questions, and access to the webinar recording within 1-2 business days after the webinar airs. Webinar participants are invited to submit questions during the webinar and the final 30 minutes will be allotted to answering attendee questions.

Speaker Bio: Jonathan Young served as a military intelligence analyst prior to transitioning to an export compliance career with a variety of experience in large commercial environments and niche military products. His areas of focus include export classification, AES filings, and due diligence screening. In both career fields, Jonathan has learned how to decipher government regulations, navigate sanctions, translate for engineers, and leverage the technology available to maximize results. Full bio here.