NCBFAA offers CES grandfathering exam

NCBFAA offers CES grandfathering exam The National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America’s Educational Institute said those members eligible to grandfather into the Certified Export Specialist (CES) program would have the opportunity to do so prior to the association’s Government Affairs Conference in Washington.
   Cynthia D. Allen, NCBFAA’s Educational Institute director, said CES helps trade professionals in the export industry “become competent and knowledgeable in the current export regulations.
   “The available coursework is varied and wide-ranging, encompassing all aspects of the trade,” she said.
   The NCBFAA will hold a four-hour exam prep session at 8:30 a.m. Sept. 12, before administering the CES grandfather exam at 1 p.m. However, those confident enough to pass the preparation step are welcomed to just take the exam.
   All exam registrants will be required to present documentation with proof of the following:
   ' Ten years minimum experience with an ocean transportation intermediary (freight forwarder or non-vessel-operating common carrier) or an exporter.
   ' Application form containing company name, contact name, and e-mail/telephone number for verification along with dates of employment.
   ' Management position within current company.
   ' Application accompanied by a certification on company letterhead by an officer of the company verifying position/title of applicant.
   ' Photo identification.
   The NCBFAA said those participating in the prep session will review the basic topics of the CES course, including export controls and licenses, Export Administration Regulations, ECCN classification, destination country controls, antiboycott regulations, State Department’s International Traffic in Arms Regulations, Drug Enforcement Agency, Census Bureau Foreign Trade Statistics Regulations, and Office of Assets Control.