Certification: Certified U.S. Import Compliance Officer (CUSICO)

19820 North 7th Street, Suite #100, Phoenix, AZ 85024 USA

Demonstrates your compliance knowledge of the U.S. Customs & Border Protection's Regulations and competency as an Import Compliance Officer. The Certified U.S. Import Compliance Officer Certification develops an advanced working knowledge of importing, emphasizing compliance with U.S. Customs Regulations. Introduces terms of sale used in international trade, with a focus on all thirteen items of sale under Incoterms 2010. Demonstrates the advantages of partnering with the U.S. Government's Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism Program (C-TPAT), which works with importers on how to reduce security-orientated inspections by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Instructor designs discussions and assignments to guide the student with practical applications of the C-TPAT requirements. Explains the forces that shape business ethics and explores topics of managing importation of goods into a country.

More than two years of education or training after high school required?
Yes
More than two years of work experience required?
Yes
Oral or Written Exam Required?
Yes
Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)?
Yes
Renew through Re-Examination?
No
Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)?
No
Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)?
No

Advanced

The certification has an education level of an Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree or higher and has a work experience requirement of more than 2 years, or requires obtaining a ‘core’ level certification from the same organization.