How to Start Your Own Customs Brokerage Business was published in 2007 and is the only book of its kind--documenting the entire process required to start your own CHB business. The author, Jon Sasaki, has now written a study guide to help those planning on taking the exam to study more efficiently and avoid spending hundreds of dollars on special courses and material they may not even find necessary. In this new and concise book he advises the exact same technique he used to pass the test on his first attempt despite not ever having worked in customs brokerage before the exam. Now, both references perfectly compliment each other as they are combined into one easy-to-read book. The combo book helps the reader prioritize his or her studies by distinguishing between the important and not so important sections of the exam's testing material. The book also methodically provides step-by-step guidance through the process of setting up one's own customs brokerage operation. The book includes *valuable tips on HTS classification *an explanatory breakdown of all sections of the 19 cfr that have appeared more than twice on the last 10 exams (thru Oct. 2010 exam) *a comprehensive table that lists all parts and paragraphs of the 19 cfr that have appeared in any of the last 10 exams (thru Oct. 2010 exam) *sample forms, letters, and terms index for setting your customs brokerage business *addresses to helpful web pages *money saving tips to help you achieve your customs broker-related goals even on a shoestring budget

"Jon Sasaki has written a necessary guide for anyone considering taking the customs broker exam. The business section answers many common questions new brokers face. All in all, a great resource for the new broker" -Jennifer Henning LCB, CCS National Account Mgr. SmartBorder ***New and Improved *** Now with in-depth analysis and a licensed customs broker's commentary (on how to arrive at the correct answer) utilizing the most recent customs broker exam (Oct. 2013 exam) AND includes bonus Import / Export Documentation Simplified Handbook. The Customs Broker Exam Study Guide helps the student to optimize his and her study time by singling out and emphasizing the most important sections of study reference material AND by intelligently acknowledging and then disregarding intentionally the not-so-important material. The book also methodically provides step-by-step guidance through the process of setting up one's own customs brokerage operation-as documented and successfully accomplished by an actual customs broker. Includes (inter alia)... *Proven (successful on 1st attempt) customs broker exam strategies. *Easy-to-understand tips on HTS classification. *19 CFR analysis and snapshot presentation by exam frequency of occurrence. *"Frequency Tables" listing all "Parts" and "Paragraphs" of the 19 CFR AND all chapters of the HTSUS appearing over the last 10 exams. *In-depth commentary on actual Oct. 2013 customs broker exam. *Indispensable sample letters, forms, procedures, and advice for setting up a customs brokerage business. *A customs broker's analysis and presentation of examples and templates of 23 prevalently used shipping docs and forms such as the Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice, Entry Summary, and Letter of Credit Application. *Valuable money-saving tips to help you achieve your customs broker-related goals, even on a shoestring budget

The author of this combo book first published How to Start Your Own Customs Brokerage Business--the first book of its kind, documenting the entire process required to start your own CHB business. Jon K Sasaki, has now written a study guide to help those planning on taking the customs broker exam to pass it on their first attempt, and to do so by studying more efficiently, as well as by avoiding spending hundreds of dollars on special courses and material they may not even find necessary. In this new and concise book, he advises the exact same approach and technique he used to pass the test on his first attempt despite not ever having worked in customs brokerage before taking the exam. Now, both references perfectly compliment each other as they are combined into one easy-to-read book. The combo book helps the reader prioritize his or her studies by distinguishing between the most important and not so important sections of the exam's testing material. The book also methodically provides step-by-step guidance through the process of setting up one's own customs brokerage operation. The book includes *easy-to-understand tips on HTS classification *an explanatory breakdown of all sections of the 19 cfr that have appeared more than twice on the last 10 exams (thru Apr. 2012 exam) *a comprehensive table that lists all parts and paragraphs of the 19 cfr that have appeared in any of the last 10 exams (thru Apr. 2012 exam) *sample forms, letters, and terms index for setting your customs brokerage business *addresses to indespensible web pages *money saving tips to help you achieve your customs broker-related goals even on a shoestring budget Can be used in conjunction with "Customs Broker Exams & Exam Companion" by same publisher. "Jon Sasaki has written a necessary guide for anyone considering taking the customs broker exam. The business section answers many common questions new brokers face. All in all, a great resource for the new broker" Jennifer Henning LCB, CCS National Account Manager SmartBorder

The author of this combo book first published How to Start Your Own Customs Brokerage Business--the first book of its kind, documenting the entire process required to start your own CHB business. Jon Sasaki, has now written a study guide to help those planning on taking the customs broker exam to pass it on their first attempt, and to do so by studying more efficiently, as well as by avoiding spending hundreds of dollars on special courses and material they may not even find necessary. In this new and concise book, he advises the exact same approach and technique he used to pass the test on his first attempt despite not ever having worked in customs brokerage before the exam. Now, both references perfectly compliment each other as they are combined into one easy-to-read book. The combo book helps the reader prioritize his or her studies by distinguishing between the important and not so important sections of the exam's testing material. The book also methodically provides step-by-step guidance through the process of setting up one's own customs brokerage operation. The book includes *valuable tips on HTS classification *an explanatory breakdown of all sections of the 19 cfr that have appeared more than twice on the last 10 exams (thru Apr. 2011 exam) *a comprehensive table that lists all parts and paragraphs of the 19 cfr that have appeared in any of the last 10 exams (thru Oct. 2010 exam) *sample forms, letters, and terms index for setting your customs brokerage business *addresses to indespensible web pages *money saving tips to help you achieve your customs broker-related goals even on a shoestring budget

How to Start Your Own Customs Brokerage Business was published in 2007 and is the only book of its kind-documenting the entire process required to start your own CHB business. The author, Jon Sasaki, has now written a study guide to help those planning on taking the exam to study more efficiently and avoid spending hundreds of dollars on special courses they may not even find necessary. In this new and concise book he advises the exact same technique he used to pass the test on his first attempt despite not ever having worked in customs brokerage before the exam. Now, both references perfectly compliment each other as they are combined into one easy-to-read book. The combo book helps the student prioritize his or her studies by distinguishing between the important and not so important sections of the exam's testing material. The book also methodically provides step-by-step guidance through the process of setting up one's own customs brokerage operation. The book includes *valuable tips on hts classification *an explanatory breakdown of all sections of the 19 cfr that have appeared more than twice on the last 10 exams (thru Apr 2010 exam) *a comprehensive table that lists all parts and paragraphs of the 19 cfr that have appeared in any of the last 10 exams (thru Apr 2010 exam) *sample forms, letters, and terms index for setting your customs brokerage business *addresses to necessary web pages *money saving tips to help you achieve your customs broker-related goals even on a shoestring budget