Managing the U.S. Customs Process: Obligations and Opportunities (OnDemand Webinar)

$219.00

SKU: 405867EAU

Description

Understand the modern U.S. customs environment to remain in compliance with U.S. customs law.Many businesses today import products into the United States, or manufacture products with major components originating from other countries. Today’s trade environment raises particular questions for these businesses. How can businesses know whether existing operations remain in compliance with or violate U.S. customs law? What steps can businesses take to comply with traditional customs laws and regulations in light of recent tariffs on U.S. imports? To what extent do businesses need to change the way that they operate to continue to function in the current trade environment? This topic helps businesses and business personnel responsible for compliance and risk management first understand the modern U.S. customs environment and then provides practical guidance on how to plan their business practices in order to remain in compliance with U.S. customs law. This information also illustrates ways for preparing for a potential customs audit.

Date: 2019-07-26 Start Time: End Time:

Learning Objectives

Overview
• Substantial Government and Private Practice Customs, International Trade and Border Security Experience
• Today’s Discussion Will Focus on How Your Business Can 1) Navigate the Major Challenges of Today’s Trade Environment, and 2) Mitigate Risks of Violating U.S. Customs Law Through Attention to Important Compliance Issues

Navigating the Major Challenges of Today’s Trade Environment
• Section 301Chinese Origin and Section 232 Steel and Aluminum Tariffs
• Anti-Dumping / Countervailing Duties and Related Challenges
• Tariff Classification of U.S. Imports- Front and Center
• Stepped up Enforcement Actions by CBP

Mitigating Risks of Violating U.S. Customs Law While Minimizing Duty Exposure
• Meet Basic U.S. Customs Entry Rules– With Consideration of Alternatives to Entry
• Take Care When Determining the Origin of Imports
• Pay Particular Attention to Issues of Valuation
• Maintain Required Records Relating to U.S. Imports
• Prepare for Potential CBP Audits

Additional Areas of Expertise Relating to Customs Practice at DLA Piper

No Credit Available

Sandra L. Bell-DLA Piper LLP (U.S.)