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LEARN MORE AND REGISTER ONLINE www.mitc.com Harmonized Tariff Schedule and Schedule B Classification Tuesday, March 24 | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM | Portland As requested by MITC members, we're excited to host this in-depth training with Mike Allocca of Allocca Enterprises. Because classifying a product can be done based on its function, form, or composition, HS classification is complicated. Importers and exporters are required to use reasonable care and due diligence in determining accurate classifications. Incorrectly classifying a product can lead to non-compliance penalties, border delays, seizure of the products, or even a denial of import privileges. Who Should Attend: Exporters, Importers, Purchasing, Sales/Marketing, Logistics, Traffic, Customer Service, Legal, Credit Managers, Controllers, Engineers, Customs Brokers, and Freight Forwarders Export 101 Thursday, April 16 | 8:30 - 11:30 AM | Bangor Is your company new to exporting? Do you have new employees who would benefit from a better understanding of the export process? This half-day seminar provides essential fundamental information including best practices, pitfalls to avoid, and realistic advice for success in international trade. Attendees will hear from expert speakers on export finance, logistics, and legal considerations and leave with an Export 101 checklist and glossary of trade terms. Grow Exports With Strategic Trade Credit Programs Tuesday, June 2 | 11:00 - 11:45 AM | Live Webinar How can Maine companies successfully grow export sales while minimizing financial risks? What strategies help address cash flow issues related to international transactions? This webinar will cover typical financial challenges faced by medium-sized companies seeking to grow exports, as well as how an EXIM Bank program dramatically empowered a Maine company to succeed globally. Our presenter is Brent Hoots from NaviTrade Structured Finance LLC. 2 1 Entry Level 1 Experienced Level 3 Mid Level 2 2 Trade Education Series - Spring 2020 Are you ready to take your global business to the next level?

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