CICP 2013 - Common Import Compliance Problems

This customs and trade compliance training will review a number of common issues and problems related to compliance with U.S. import laws and strategies or solutions for mitigating those issues.

Why Should You Attend:

U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) is the primary federal agency for enforcing import regulations. However, depending on the commodity imported, the goods may also be subject to the regulations of other federal agencies. Successfully navigating the complexities of all of these laws and regulations can be daunting and if done improperly it may result in penalties, fines or other sanctions.

This CBP compliance webinar will be devoted to exploring the challenges and intricacies of being a compliant importer and then strategies for assuaging those risks. It will explain in detail about establishing a compliance program and culture to meet the requirements and will also discuss best ?in-class practices of highly compliant companies.

Learning Objectives:

• Why is trade compliance important?


• How do we ensure that our suppliers and vendors meet this requirement?


• What happens when errors or problems are discovered?

Areas Covered in the Seminar:

This CBP compliance webinar will discuss the following common problems for U.S. importers:

• Effective management of the import process


• Establishing a compliance program and culture


• Where should trade compliance report within a corporate structure?


• Strategies ensuring that suppliers meet all requirements


• Best-in-class practices of highly compliant companies