Are you going to start importing or are having challenges with importing? Import 101: the basics of efficient importing practices is for you!
Learn the Fundamentals of Importing
Import 101 is a two-hour introduction to best importing practices. Get an overview of the current state of trade as well as how to make sure you receive your goods in Hawaii. Meet with a panel of customs brokers with decades of experience working with multiple regulating agencies and US Customs and Border Protection to serve their clients. Hear from a successful importer and how he grew his business.
We are partnering with MabuHI: Pacific Expo & Summit, fostering economic development, trade and exchange of ideas between our sister cities of the counties of Hawaii and sister-provinces of the State with different municipalities of the Philippines. This is a great event to attend if you are looking to import supplies or merchandise, as the expo will showcase vendor companies.
Agenda
8:45am - Registration & Refreshments
9:00am - Import 101 Program
11:00am - Networking & Refreshments
Speakers
GFH Global Hawaii LLC - Their goal is to make the process of clearing goods through U.S. Customs as efficient as possible, while also ensuring compliance with all U.S. government agencies. Their specialists keep you involved every step of the way, helping you to understand the procedures and giving you peace of mind.
American Customs Brokerage Co., Inc. - They are a fully computerized ABI Broker, approved for Statement Processing, Automated Clearinghouse (ACH), and a C-PAT participant. We are an ACE Portal Broker with a multi-lingual staff.
IDEAL TREX Services - Successful Importer with decades of experience with Hawaii's markets and supply chains.
Refreshments brought to you by the Philippine Consulate General in Honolulu and the Filipino Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii.
Parking
On-site parking is allowed in the following areas on a first-come, first-served basis:
1. In front of the Homer A. Maxey International Trade Resource Center (ITRC) building in any stall except those marked “reserved.”
2. Metered lot in front of the FTZ Administration/Makai Building (where conference room 202 is located).
3. Metered stalls along Channel Street.
4. There are also private/public paid lots across the street at Restaurant Row (entrance from either Pohukaina St. or South St.), the South Street Garage (municipal lot) at the corner of South St. and Pohukaina St., as well as the Makai Garage (municipal lot) at the corner of Punchbowl St. and Halekauwila St.
Additional Info
If you need an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to a disability, contact Cindy Matsuki at 808-586-2509 or cindy.matsuki@ftz9.org. Requests made early will allow adequate time to fulfill your request. Upon request, this notice is available in alternate formats such as large print, Braille, or electronic copy.