2013 - Top 10 Tips When Importing to Ensure Compliance

This U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) compliance training will help you understand best practices when importing products into the U.S.

Why Should You Attend:

If you import merchandise into the U.S., you may not realize, but, you are the responsible party! In this presentation, we will discuss how to comply with U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) vast laws and regulations. By the end of the Seminar you will know and understand the importance of tariff classification, Customs valuation, Country of origin marking, intellectual property rights and Free Trade Agreements. You will also learn basic customs concepts and terms like CBP Form 3461 & CBP 7501, Protests, Seizure cases, Liquidated damage claims, Penalties/Fines, Prior disclosure, and FP&F Petition Process.

Learn key best practices and hear real life case studies. Learn what to do, and more importantly, what NOT to do, and what the consequences are for non compliance. The speaker will also share with you the Top 10 Tips When Importing to Ensure Compliance.

Areas Covered in the Webinar:

• Importance of CBP Rulings for Classification, Valuation and Country of Origin


• Cost Savings practices like utilizing Free Trade Agreements


• Importance of protecting Intellectual Property Rights


• Basic customs concepts and terms


• What to do if you encounter a CBP detention and/or seizure case


• Learn when to submit a Prior Disclosure to CBP


• Top 10 Tips When Importing to Ensure Compliance