Certification

Certified Zone Specialist (CZS)

National Association of Foreign-Trade Zones

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The Certified Zone Specialist (CZS) Certification Program is designed to educate trade professionals in the growing and evolving U.S. Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) industry. Whether you have a broker’s license or not, have just a year or two of related experience, or are getting started in an FTZ role, this course will provide you with a solid foundation for you to increase your industry knowledge.

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Knowledge of the Authority History and Types of Foreign-Trade ZonesIdentify and Apply Foreign-Trade Zone Benefits In Business OperationsKnowledge of Key Roles and Responsibilities In Foreign-Trade Zone OperationsApply the FTZ Application and Activation ProcessManage Zone Status In Foreign-Trade Zone OperationsManage Inventory Control and Recordkeeping In Foreign-Trade Zone OperationsManage Merchandise Handling and FTZ AdmissionsManage FTZ Inbound Operations and Transfer of MerchandiseManage FTZ Withdrawals and Special Handling ProceduresPrepare Periodic Reports and Ensure Regulatory Compliance In Foreign-Trade Zone Operations
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