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Whether you're a broker or trade professional dealing with imports and exports, this webinar will a see more
Get an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at how the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) can be a game-changer for your business—direct from someone who knows the system inside and out.
Join Cindy Deleon, a former U.S. Customs Auditor and international trade compliance expert, as she reveals how to leverage the USMCA to minimize tariffs, navigate complex trade policies, and seize new opportunities in the North American market.
In this high-impact session, you'll learn:
- How to identify and qualify goods for USMCA preferential treatment
- Key compliance strategies that reduce audit risk and penalties
- Real-world insights into enforcement trends and how Customs interprets the agreement
Whether you're a broker or trade professional dealing with imports and exports, this webinar will arm you with the actionable knowledge needed to stay compliant and competitive in today’s rapidly evolving trade environment.
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In today’s complex and ever-changing global trade environment, tariffs can significantly impact your clients’ bottom line. For customs brokers, understanding and leveraging the duty drawback program isn’t just a value-add — it’s a strategic advantage.
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In today’s complex and ever-changing global trade environment, tariffs can significantly impact your clients’ bottom line. For customs brokers, understanding and leveraging the duty drawback program isn’t just a value-add — it’s a strategic advantage.
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Customs Value Fundamentals - Series 2 of 3 Webinar Recording see more
Customs Value Fundamentals - Series 2 of 3
(purchase includes a copy of the webinar recording + presentation slides)
This 90-minute webinar will explain the correct way to value imported merchandise. The two most common valuation methods (transaction value of the imported merchandise and computed value methods) will be discussed at length, as well as knowing when to utilize CBP’s value reconciliation program. Given that the amount of duties/tariffs owed depends upon the duty/tariff rate (which is anticipated to increase) and the value against which that rate is applied, attendance at this webinar will help ensure that importers do not overpay (or underpay) duties/tariffs.
Speaker
Michael Roll, Partner, Roll & Harris LLP
This event originally aired on January 21, 2025.
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Getting the Most of Your CTPAT Benefits Webinar Recording see more
Getting the Most of Your CTPAT Benefits
(purchase includes a copy of the webinar recording + presentation slides)
Managing and Maintaining your CTPAT status and encouraging your clients to participate. Learn about the current best practices and how benefits are expanding.
Speakers
Jodi Ader is a senior member of RSM’s trade advisory team and serves as the team’s subject matter expert on supply chain security and food safety. With over 25 years’ experience in global trade, she has substantial experience in CBP, FDA and USDA matters, including Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT), Produce Safety Rule, Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP), Preventive Control Rule for Human and Animal Food, and Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). Jodi focuses on helping her clients manage and optimize supply chain security and food safety risks against operational best practices and regulatory guidance.
Professional certifications and Affiliations- Licensed Customhouse Broker
- Certified Preventive Controls Qualified Individual for Human and Animal Food
- Certified SQF Internal Auditor
- Certified in PrimusGFS and HACCP
- International Compliance Professionals Association
- International Fresh Produce Association, Food Safety Committee Member
Amy Feldman is a member of RSM’s cyber strategy team and serves as the firm’s third-party risk management leader. With over 12 years of experience consulting in security, privacy and risk management services Amy focuses on helping her clients manage and optimize their cybersecurity posture against a variety of control frameworks and regulatory guidance.
Professional certifications and Affiliations- Certified information systems security professional (CISSP)
- Certified third party risk assessor (CTPRA)
- Project management professional (PMP)
- Third Party Risk Association, Member
- PMI Charleston South Carolina Chapter
This event originally aired on October 31 2024.
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HTS Classification Workshop Webinar 2024 Webinar Recording see more
HTS Classification Workshop Webinar 2024
(purchase includes a copy of the webinar recording + presentation slides)
Learn or review how to use the USHTS as a tool for classification and duty estimation. We will cover the General Rules of Interpretation, General notes, Chapter notes and headings.
As part of the entry process, goods must be classified. 19 CFR 152.11
Under 19 U.S.C. 1484, the "importer of record" under paragraph (2)(B), either in person or by an agent authorized by the party in writing, shall, using reasonable care by filing with the Customs Service the declared value, classification and rate of duty applicable to the merchandise.
Prior to the Customs Modernization Act enacted on December 8, 1993, it was CBP’s responsibility to “classify” imported goods. Classifying goods is for duty purposes and determining whether the goods are subject to quotas, restraints, embargoes or other restrictions. CBP is now responsible for the final classification and valuation of the goods by a process called “liquidation” of the entry.
Under 19 CFR 177 an importer may request a binding administrative ruling prior to importing.
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Norman W. Harris III, Licensed Customs Broker and Certified Customs Specialist
Norman has been a licensed Customs Broker for more than 30 years and is the Customs Brokerage Manager at NNR Global Logistics USA, Inc.
This event originally aired on June 27, 2024.
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Entry 101 - Series 1 of 3 Webinar Recording see more
Entry 101 - Series 1 of 3
(purchase includes a copy of the webinar recording + presentation slides)
Building a strong foundation is essential for employees to be successful and help your operations remain compliant! This is a great introductory course for customs brokerage professionals. We will review the entry summary requirements, entry documentation and best practices. Stay tuned for series 2 and 3!
Speaker
Norman W. Harris III, Licensed Customs Broker and Certified Customs Specialist
Norman has been a licensed Customs Broker for more than 30 years and is the Customs Brokerage Manager at NNR Global Logistics USA, Inc.
This event originally aired on September 27, 2024.
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AMS Organics Update Webinar Recording see more
AMS Organics Update
(purchase includes a copy of the webinar recording + presentation slides)
The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) National Organic Program (NOP) – Strengthening Organic Enforcement regulations became mandatory effective March 19, 2024.
Since that date, the AMS AM8 tariff flag has been enforced with a warning severity in CBP’s Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) in Production but on September 19, 2024, this will change.
Please join the LACBFFA and Director Jonathan Veley to hear the latest information on the NOP/SOE program. If you handle organics in your operations, you do not want to miss this!
Speaker
Jonathan C. Veley
Director, Trade Activities, Agricultural Marketing Service, U.S. Department of AgricultureJonathan C. Veley is the Director of Trade Systems at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service. He is responsible for managing an agency wide portfolio of trade systems, including import/export certificate systems and international oversight systems. He also serves as a senior policy advisor for the agency on cross governmental program initiatives and leads the agency as the business owner for the international organic traceability and oversight system.
Prior to his role at USDA, Mr. Veley was the Chief of Readiness and Deployment, within the Office of Trade, at U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). At CBP he was responsible for stakeholder engagement and end user support for the development, modernization, and change management initiatives for the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE).
Additional panelists:
- Jennifer Tucker, Ph.D., Deputy Administrator, USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, National Organic Program
- Lori Tortora, Director, Enforcement and Compliance, National Organic Program
- Robert Yang, Director, Accreditation Division, National Organic Program
Moderator: Patty Tschaepe
Chief Compliance Officer, J&K Fresh, LLCThis event originally aired on August 29, 2024.
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Everything You Thought You Knew About Ace Portal Reports… Has Changed Webinar Recording see more
Everything You Thought You Knew About Ace Portal Reports… Has Changed
Presented by Sandy Coty
(purchase includes a copy of the webinar recording + presentation slides)
Don’t get frustrated, get informed! Sandy Coty will demonstrate the ACE Portal Reports New User Interphase.
Participants will explore the intricacies of the revamped interface, including understanding the changes, executing commands for running, saving, exporting, modifying, and scheduling reports.
Additionally, the session will highlight crucial reports pertinent to brokerage operations, providing insights into which reports to consider.
Speaker
Sandra (Sandy) Langford-Coty is the Director of Operational Development at A.N. Deringer, Inc. In this position, she strengthens Deringer’s operational efficiencies and compliance as well as increasing customer satisfaction.
Sandy is Chair of the Customs Committee for the National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA). Additionally, she serves the Pacific Coast Council of Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders Association in her role as President. She is active within US Customs and Border Protection’s Trade Support Network and Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee (COAC) working groups, as well as the Past President of the Los Angeles Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders Association (LACBFFA). She holds much expertise within ACE and partner government agencies (PGA).
Prior to joining Deringer, Sandy held the role of Vice President of Customs Brokerage with a large logistics company. Sandy is a Licensed Customs Broker and a Certified Customs Specialist with a bachelor’s degree in Resource Economics from the University of Massachusetts.
This event originally aired on May 29, 2024.
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Overview of Recent Trends in CBP Country of Origin Enforcement Webinar Recording see more
Overview of Recent Trends in CBP Country of Origin Enforcement
Presented by Michael Roll
(purchase includes a copy of the webinar recording + presentation slides)
This webinar will provide customs brokers with a summary and explanation of what things CBP is doing with regard to enforcing accurate country of origin declarations. This is extremely important given the movement of supply chains within Asia and to other regions, such as Mexico. While there will be some discussion around rules of origin, the focus of the presentation will be geared more towards understanding the various tools that CBP (and other government agencies) are using to review and challenge inaccurate country of origin determinations, whether in the form of CBP Form 28’s, Audits, EAPA or other types of investigations/proceedings.
Speaker
Michael Roll, Partner, Roll & Harris LLP
Mike is an accomplished international trade lawyer and represents clients in virtually all areas of import-export laws and regulations, whether it be traditional customs issues with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, or related issues stemming from compliance with laws and regulations managed by other agencies such as the Food and Drug Administration, U.S. Department of Agriculture, etc.
He has 25 years of experience in the private sector and is a former partner of a prominent national law firm. He is an accomplished, well-known authority on U.S. and foreign preferential trade programs, including NAFTA, GSP, CBI and IFTA. He has excellent business acumen and extensive experience in international trade. Mike represents companies large and small in diverse industries, such as consumer products, agricultural/food products, automotive, textile and apparel, high tech, and others.
Mike is well versed in both proactive planning for companies, such as by helping them plan and implement strategies for mitigating the recent Section 301 tariffs on Chinese origin goods, as well as reactive representation by defending clients against all types of customs audits, investigations, penalties, seizures, detentions, liquidated damage cases.
In addition to the above, Mike is well-versed in supply chain security programs and has assisted numerous clients become approved Tier 1, 2 and 3 level participants in the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) program. He regularly assists clients with mapping and assessing their supply chain security practices and provides clients with training on C-TPAT compliance. Fluent in Spanish and has presented supply chain security, as well as trade compliance, seminars in English as well as Spanish. Mike has spoken on NAFTA rules of origin, as well as U.S. and Mexican customs procedures throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico. He is the author of numerous articles on international trade issues.
Mike received his Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service from Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service, where his studies focused on international business and Latin America. He obtained his J.D. from Fordham University School of Law, where he was a Notes & Comments Editor of the Fordham International Law Journal.
Mike is a member of the California and Illinois bars, and is admitted to practice before the Court of International Trade, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.
This event originally aired on April 25, 2024.
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