Industrial
”I enjoyed meeting your team and I hope to work some of my company issues with your firm.”
Elvira Eslava-Benson
Customs and Compliance Manager
KEECO
“A revolutionary methodology that has transformed and simplified my thought process towards classification.”
Holly Valk
Sr. Supply Chain Analyst
Gentex Corp.
“When I first was learning classification, the GRI’s and dull classes totally turned me off. This method makes it very logical and enjoyable!.”
Kristen Tucker
Supply Chain Analyst
Gentex Corporation
“Thanks to the Masters Method training we attended, I finally feel confident in my classifications and can easily defend them. Within two days I was able to scrub our entire finished model product platforms for both Gast and JUN-AIR. We will be launching a parts evaluation and reclassification project next and the good news is that it does not have that uneasy deflating semblance as such a project would have had prior to our recent training. I remarked to David Kahn that I now look forward to opportunities to classify, to which he too agreed. Thanks for finding such an impressive training tool!”
Michael W. Mannino
Customer Support Manager
IDEX Health & Science Group
“Excellent, enjoyed all the activities.”
Art Barter
Engineer Manager
Corken
“Generally very effective! The training was interactive, upbeat, relevant and very helpful. Thank you!”
John Batts
Technical Specialist
Upchurch
“Thanks we will use it. Masters Method has greatly improved my confidence in HTS Classification. Well done”
Steve Black
Director of Engineering
Trebor
“This is one of the best training classes that I have attended.”
Blanca A. Uriostegui
Customer Servise/Export Specialist
Fluid Management
“Very interactive, help to keep interest levels high. Great supplemental tools and learning aids.”
Mike Mannino
Customer SErvice Manager
Gast
“Very informative helping to put the HTS into the right perspective for easier classification. Excellent presentation as workshop for beginners and advanced users.”
Tom Pappas
sourcing Engineer
IDEX AODD
“I enjoyed the class participation and exercises. Excellent course. I would highly recommend the course to others.”
Kenneth Ho
Senior Product Engineer
Viking
“Fast paced and engaging. The activities reinforced the concepts. The 8-step process is a dynamic classification that is user friendly and far surpasses memorization of the GRI’s. Excellent training! We will send other from our organization to this training.”
Janice Simons
Corporate Trade Compliance Manager
IDEX
“Everything went accordingly. Great training course.”
Iman Capers
Mechanical Engineer
Hale
“Overall, this training session was very good. I strongly recommend to anyone who classifies.”
David Kahn
Comodity Manager
Gast
“Very useful.”
Dmitri Karimov
Senior Regulatory Engineer
Liquid controls
“I found this training to be very informative and fun at the same time. Master Method or Bust”
Carolun Carmona
Material Specialist III
Micropump
“Course was taught in a way to keep one’s attention as well as bringing key objectives.”
Jeff Sadler
Product Engineer
Class 1
“Very fast paced and enjoyable. Presenters were all knowledgeable about the subject.”
Bai Kiet Tran
Lead Design Engineer
Band it
“Very good and clean presentation – enjoyed the videos.”
Joe Roberts
Engineer System & Coordinator
Pulsafeeder SPO
“Very good.”
Scott Sandtruck
Manager Inside Sales
Semrock
“Great course – training made fun and clear.”
David Wood
Design Engineer
Trebor
“I am very happy to have been invited to this training because you guys are awesome teachers. Before I walk in to the Master Method, I was very frustrated with classifying. Now my confidence has reached a level were I am comfortable and like what I do.”
Brenda Delgado
Customer Service Representative
Knight
“The class was informative and kept the class involved. I couldn’t believe how quick the two days went."
Deane Kusche
Material Manager
IDEX AODD
“A fun and productive way of learning the necessities of classifying. Valuable, rewarding, informative, and not as nearly as bad as I was expecting HTS training to be – I highly recommend it!”
Jim Yanus
Mechanical Engineer
Pulsafeeder
“I never felt like I was uncomfortable or under pressure because I didn’t know the answers. You presented a comfortable space to live in, this is very important. Good job.”
Rose McQueen
ITW
“The Masters Method really helped me understand HTS classification.”
Kevin Hinshelwood
Warehouse Distribution/Customer Service Manager
ITW Fastex
“Very simple and logical, very easy to understand.”
Glen Heine
Corp. Director of Materials
TW Ark-Les Corporation
“For someone who does not work with compliance, I found it to be easy to learn and follow. The main concepts were easy to understand. Thanks!”
Tobianne Harris
Accountant
Hobart Brothers (ITW)
“Very straightforward and understandable approach to applying HTS codes. Very effective class that gives you confidence to classify items.”
Marlene Reid
Manager Parts Distribution
ITW FED Service
“I recommend the seminar to importers – it gives you a bigger picture about classification. The structure of the seminar eliminates gray areas and makes you think about all potential error scenarios.”
Karla Caberos
Trade Compliance Specialist
ITW Space Bag
“Every training should be put together like this.”
Crispin Albacan
Quality Control Manager
ITW Norwood
“Provided me with a foundation to support all future classifications. I’m going to recommend to all.”
Larry Pietraszek
Manager compliance & Logistics
ITW - Instron
“Highly recommend this training course, fun learning experience.”
Gilles Madore
Logistic & Compliance Manager
Arborite (ITW)
“This training made complex subject matter comprehendible, entertaining, and exciting. I’m recommending the Masters Method to all 160 of our importing business units.”
Tim Ruane
Corporate rade Compliance Manager
Illinois Tool Works, Inc (ITW)
“I love the Masters Method – Steve took a tough topic and made it not only acceptable but sometimes even fun. I’ve never had anyone make GRI’s more understandable, thank you.”
Marge O'Connell
Corporate Trade Compliance Manager
Illinois Tool Works, Inc. “ITW”
“The Masters Method is great. It was easy to learn and an interesting approach to a very difficult subject. I learned a lot in the last 2 days.”
Geary Foltman
Supplier Management
TW Deltar
“The Masters Method greatly simplifies a complex process; I would recommend to anyone who classifies.”
Sandra St. John
WW Import Compliance Manager
Texas Instruments
“It was very insightful but most importantly, it was helpful! I found the training to be very well organized and the information that was shared was very easy to comprehend.”
Juan Carlos Mejia
Customs Specialist
Qualcomm
“Many companies simply classify with no backup, no defense, no logic flow – the Masters Method provided me with all 3 of these vital elements that have now become core elements in my import compliance policies and activities.”
Wendi Collins
Trade Compliance
Rexnord
“Excellent presentation!”
Beth Pickering
Compliance Manager
SPX
“Zisser has taken a dry subject and makes it interesting and fun with a lot of hands-on learning. Never boring, loved all the interaction & activities, the time went by very quickly.”
Leona Meyer
Logistics Specialist
Miller Electric Mfg., Co.
“I have really enjoyed this training and I’m excited to apply this to my specific field. This is my first training class for HTS classification and I feel I now have a solid knowledge base to begin using this towards my advancing career.”
Katelyn McFall
Trade Compliance Coordinator
Rexnord, Inc.
“It was worth the experience. Fun and active!”
William Napier
Engineering
Buehler (a division of ITW)
“I like how the process was relayed in layman terms vs legalese. I can explain what I did in a simple and logical manner. Love the defender tool. What a great concept!”
Elizabeth Stewart
Import/Export Compliance
Mitsubishi Power
“This training is very process oriented and explained in a way that is repeatable and easily understood. Well done!”
Brian Turner
Export Control Officer
TT Corportation
“Good mix of theory and exercise.”
Pieter Alkemade
Manufacturer Production Engineer
Fast & Fluid Management
“Very well organized. Arguments very well explained and made it easy to learn.”
Andrea Baronti
Procurement Dept
SAMPI
“A great training session. Very well presented! Thank you for all the information.”
Ian Boxall
Engineer
Wright-Flow Technologies
“Great, fun and creative method of training.”
Alan Atmerton-Davies
Purchasing Manager
IDEX/IETG
“A truly new and refreshing approach to teaching what is considered a difficult subject.”
Magdalena Franice
Knight
“Attractive, enjoyable and very interesting.”
Cedric Gay
Application Engineer
Faure Hertian
“Very good and informative. Delivered very clearly with fun. I would recommend this training.”
Joyce Green
Account Manager
IDEX Pump Technologies
“I believe one of the most interesting and complete training I have ever had.”
Rosella Lamonaca
Sales Engineer
OBL SRL
“Very interesting, really teach you how to do!”
Laura Marzialetti
Export
SAMPI
“Very knowledgeable and entertaining!”
Bharat Mehta
IDEX Fluid and Metering
“Well organized. It changed my mind about training courses.”
Ann O. Gorman
Order Administrator
IDEX Pump Technologies
“I enjoyed it very much. Good job!”
Willi Schnicke
VP
Vetter GmbH
“The most interactive and therefore very interesting seminar I’ve ever attended. I really learned a lot!”
Iris Temmerman
Sales Support Engineer
The Firzpatrick Company
“The course was excellent! I enjoyed the interaction which kept the interest in the course. Very informative and well structured. I highly recommend this course.”
Ann Tipper
Sales Admin Supervisor
Gas Group
“Fantastic! Training was delivered really well and easy to understand and absorb information”
Lynsey Townley
Internal Sales Manager
PPE Ltd
“Good and efficient training.”
Joost Van Kempen
Manager Customer Service
Fast and Fluid Management
“I have always had trouble understanding and applying the GRIs. The fact that this class teaches you how to effective classify without them is a great testament to its effectiveness.”
Crystal Neiswonger
Import/Free Trade Compliance
Lord Corporation
“Much better than any HTS training I previously had taken. It is a very thoughtful process that takes you fro the first step in classifying to the validation of your codes.”
Joe Gausman
Compliance Supervisor
Lord Corporation
“I liked the environment, the pace, and the knowledge. In my case “speed to classify” wasn’t as important, I might have liked less emphasis on quickly classifying.”
Mark Abbruscato
Deutsch
“Practical tools and method for classification, informative and entertaining.”
Patti McQuade
Engineering Coordinator
Brasstech
“The Masters Method took a complex system and kept it to the bottom line. Direct and logical – the most effective HTS classification training I have ever attended.”
Toni Conour
Data Manager
Filtertek
“I attended this seminar at the end of the two week trip. I thought I would have a hard time staying awake - just the opposite; it was informative, timely, well organized and inventive. By far the best presentation I have attended.”
Larry Garrison
Import Compliance Manager
Alcoa Fastening Systems
“By far this is the best HTS Classification seminar I ever attended. It was very efficient and simple to follow and understand. I recommend this seminar to all in the Trade profession. Steve, Juan and Carime were extremely helpful, knowing and friendly. Great Job! P.S. Steve is an excellent speaker and teacher! “
Lucy Hernandez
Director of Logistics
Kellwood Company
“Masters Method converted what is complex subject matter into a simple-to-understand process.”
Ken Avery
Field Service Engineer, Export Administration
Parker Hannifin, Corp.
“Easily the most streamlined approach I have ever seen. Very effective and I highly recommend this class to boost confidence when classifying.”
David Romero
HTS Specialist
Solar Turbines
“I strongly recommend to anyone who classifies.”
Dennis Brooks
Logistics
Solar Turbines
“I liked the interaction which makes it to learn and understand. Great food! It makes classification easy and fun to understand. I would highly recommend this training to all compliance professionals”
Jeannie Del Monte
Import Manager US, CA, MX
Flowserve Corp.
“Every “compliant –minded” company would be wise to send members of their team to this HTS compliance training event. INVALUABLE.”
Stacia Cameron
Contractor
Ingersoll Rand
“Overwhelming since I am new to customs but helpful. I would recommend this training for our engineers, supply chain and logistics folks.”
Susan R. Sambo
Import Compliance Coordinator
Shure Incorporated
“The knowledge I gathered on my own for the past 5 years I was able to get it here in two days! This seminar was one of the best I’ve attended for import compliance. Once again the classification training done by your firm was excellent and we have integrated your process as part of our SOP for classification! Thank you!”
Carol Liu
Import Supervisor
Shure Incorporated
“This was the most informative and well presented program on the subject of classification that I have ever attended. It’s not only educational but enjoyable at the same time.”
Gayle Schoerverth
Manager, Import/Export Compliance
Ridge Tool Company
“Fantastic- interactive, teams helped meet other people. I am brand new to Classifying and through this wonderful class I was able to start classifying immediately.”
Margaret Jayko
Export Expert and Software Administrator
CAMERON
“Excellent! Steve Zisser made a dry subject very interesting and enjoyable.”
Linda Baxter
Manager of International Logistics
Ace Hardware Corp
“Best classification class I’ve attended in my 25 years in the industry. Well thought out and explained.”
Corinne Coffey
National Manager Customs Compliance
Fujifilm
“The course was very informative and I will return to work with confidence that our staff is well trained. I can’t wait to implement improved internal controls. It exceeded all my expectations!”
Michael Geis
VP of Logistics
Blum, Inc
“Very effective and intuitive based. I thoroughly enjoyed this training!”
Frank Navy
Prototype Design Specialist
LORD Corp
“This training provides a great foundation for anyone new to classification.”
Colin Rohe
Central Data Manager
Blum Inc.
“The training was great. I found the games to not only be fun but help in applying what we were learning. My head is still spinning from all the information I got. Now I need to try and pass this on to my co-workers. My first challenge is to be up to speed with everyone in my group before the end of July. Then my next challenge is to teach them how to do it better. I have already suggested an in house training for our whole team. And also think we should look at the tool you have for automatic classification. This might be something we want to do in the future. You guys keep up the good work.”
Jayne R Pierski
Customs Compliance-FTA Analyst
Caterpillar
“Very informative, the process was mapped out clearly. I will be able to share with co-workers. I have done classification years ago and, this training clarified areas where I had difficulty in classifying quickly. I like the process steps and the way to document the answers to support you classification.”
Jayne Pierski
Caterpillar
“Interactive made learning easier. Breaking down the concepts into simple terms and steps really helped. Fun! This has busted my confidence in classification. I highly recommend this for anyone dealing with tariff classification.”
Coleen McConnell
Data Manager
Composite One LLC