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2nd Advanced
China Forum on Import Compliance
Implementing a Robust Trade Compliance Program to Cope with Heightened China Customs & CIQ Enforcements
Tuesday, November 29 to Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Le Royal Meridien, Shanghai, Shanghai
Day 1: Tuesday, Nov 29, 2011
8:00 Registration Begins and Morning Refreshments
9:00 Co-Chairs’ Opening Remarks  Donna Dong
Deputy Trade Director-Asia
Microsoft (Beijing)
- Shubhendu Misra
Customs Director
General Motors
9:15 The View from Global Customs HQ: What is an Effective Trade Compliance Program on the Ground - Mr. Pierre Mallette
Director of Logistics
Globe Electric Company Inc.
- Mr. Eric E. van der Starre
Director International Trade Compliance
Huntsman Corporation
- Mr. Michael Roll
Partner
Pisani & Roll LLP
- How to develop and implement a trade compliance
program that addresses your China operations' greatest
risk areas
- Setting up the right compliance culture throughout
trade operations and supply chain
- Incorporating global and China requirements into
a coherent and effective program
- Developing an ongoing due diligence processes and safeguard
measures to detect non-compliance and respond appropriately
- Implementing standardized and documented trade
processes
- Implementing adequate security procedures to safeguard
your IT and electronic data
- Contrasting trade compliance program models
and structures in US, European and Asian companies
operating in China
10:30 China Customs Keynote Address - Madam Qinfang Shu
Director of the Price Information Division Shanghai Customs
PRC
11:15 Preparing for Heightened CIQ Enforcement: How to Prevent CIQ Compliance and Inspection Pitfalls - Ms. Cindy Wang
Corporate Import and Export Compliance Manager - Asia Pacific Region
Honeywell
- Feng Gao
International Logistics Manager
Mars Company (Beijing)
- Damon Paling
Partner
PricewaterhouseCoopers
- Identifying which products are subject to CIQ inspections
- Navigating the internal relationship between AQSIQ,
- CCIB and CIQ, and communicating with these government agencies strategically
- Working effectively with district level CIQs, CIQs
in FTZ and Economic Zone
- Responding to CIQ inspection requests: What information
you should and should not disclose
- Preventing pitfalls when hosting CIQ officials overseas
factory visits
- Mitigating risks of importing used equipment
12:15 China Customs Audits and Enforcement Initiatives for 2012 and Beyond - Jun Zhao
Senior Advisor Bryan Cave Trade LLC (Shanghai)
Former Senior Shanghai Customs Audits Official
- Latest update on customs audit reform, and which
industries and shipments are potential audit targets
- How multinationals should prepare for the implementation
of “Combined Check 3 in 1” customs audits
- Understanding how China Customs uses internal risk
management systems to identify audit targets
- Key pitfalls to avoid when preparing for broadening scope
of China Customs investigations
- Practical tips for preparing for post-importation audits,
nation-wide audits and FTZ audits
12:45 Networking Luncheon for Speakers and Attendees
2:00 Meeting New Enhanced Processing Trade Management Requirements: How to Ensure Your Trade Compliance Program is Compliant - Jun Ying
Section Chief‚ JinQiao Export Processing Shanghai Customs (Shanghai)
- Perry Ma
China Trade and Compliance Leader
Dow Chemical‚ PRC (Shanghai)
- Examining the regulatory changes in No. 195 General
Administration of Customs New Measures and
implementation issues in No. 93 Circular
- The latest on enforcement activities by Shanghai
WaiGaoQiao and Shenzhen Customs, and compliance
expectations for multinationals in China
- Complying with new compliance requirements on separate
storage and management of bonded materials, scope
of outward processing and guarantee for bonded materials,
exchange of bonded and non-bonded goods, and mortgage
of bonded goods
- Ensuring your financial accounting, ERP system and
warehouse storage reflect the difference between bonded
materials/finished goods and non-bonded materials
- Obtaining local customs authority approvals while engaging
in outward processing
- Monitoring purchasing, logistics, manufacturing and sales
departments' compliance with the new requirements
3:00 How WCO Harmonized System Amendments 2012 Will Affect China Customs Classifications - Craig Clark
Deputy Director
Tariff and Trade Affairs Directorate World Customs Organization (Belgium)
3:45 Taiwan: Leveraging the Benefits of Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement (ECFA)
- Which industries can benefit most from ECFA
- How the agreement defines economic roles of mainland
China, Hong Kong and Taiwan
- Identifying duty saving opportunities from ECFA
- Understanding the unique offerings from ECFA
compared to other China-related FTAs
- Complying with country of origin rules and direct
shipment requirements under the “Early Harvest List”
(EHL) for free trade benefits of tariff concessions
and market access
4:15 Proving Origin and Qualifying for FTA Programs to Increase Duty Savings - Mr. William Marshall
International Trade Counsel
Abercrombie & Fitch
- Frank Quan
Asia Pacific Customs Classification Leader Global Trade Import Control - Greater China and Japan
Hewlett-Packard (Beijing)
- Daniel ZumBrunnen
Regional Manager North Asia Customs & Indirect Tax
General Motors
- Examining duty reduction opportunities from existing
China-related FTAs and the treaties China is currently
negotiating
- Update on extension of product coverage under existing FTAs
- Complying with new regulatory requirements for third
party invoices and direct shipments
- Upgrading internal control processes on sourcing and
production to ensure the percentage and value change
do not affect the qualifications under the “Rule of Origin”
- Mitigating the penalties for incorrect FTA claims
- Update on FTA enforcement
5:30 Co-Chairs’ Recap and Conference Adjourns for the Day
Day 2: Wednesday, Nov 30, 2011
8:30 Registration Begins and Morning Refreshments
9:00 Co-Chairs’ Opening Remarks - Donna Dong
Deputy Trade Director-Asia
Microsoft (Beijing)
- Shubhendu Misra
Customs Director
General Motors
9:05 Customs Valuation: How to Resolve Complex Dutiable Royalty Payments and TransferPricing Issues - Cathy Wang
Trade Manager - APAC
Eaton Corporation (Shanghai)
- Roy Huang
Regional Customs Manager - Asia Pacific
Schneider Electric (Shanghai)
- Navigating the evolving regulatory framework for royalty
payments
- What can be learned from 2011 customs royalty cases and the current enforcement landscape
- Discussing criteria for determining whether or not royalties
in customs value
- Understanding the relationship between royalty payments and withholding tax
- Resolving trademark, know-how and licensing issues
to determine royalty payments
- Minimizing the risks of potential customs audits on royalty payments
- The relevance of reference prices and transfer pricing in customs valuation
- Rulings and price consultation process
10:15 Ensuring Effective Compliance with Encrypted Product Import Regulations - John S. Larkin II
Larkin Trade International Associates (Beijing)
- Update on encryption regulatory and enforcement
developments
- Understanding the “core-function” test process,
and what information is required to obtain registration
and certification
- Discussing the standards on encryption products
and what they cover
- How SEMB officers interpret the encryption standards
and regulations
11:15 Optimizing the Warranty and Service Parts Import and Export Process - Kent Steward
PRC Trade Director
Intel (Shanghai)
- How to bridge the gap between regulations and commercial
operations
- Obtaining CIQ standard certification for broken parts
- Weighing options on treating service parts in different
ports and how to communicate with local customs officials
- Detecting hidden issues that might cause potential violations
- Implementing inventory management practices for critical
service parts, bonded operations to prevent delays
- Discussing issues associated with direct import to EPZ
12:00 How to Obtain CCC Mark Approvals and Use CCC Waivers - Macro Wu
Standardization Manager
Philips (Shanghai)
- Raoul Yang
General Manager
Pony Testing International Group (Beijing)
- How the CCC application procedure has changed
post-2010 product list and implementation revisions
- Meeting new standard requirements for type tests
for different products
- Passing factory audits:
- Meeting quality system requirements
- Meeting the critical components controls standards
- Preparing for unexpected audits
- How to present your innovative products effectively in front
of the CQC Technical Committee to obtain CCC waivers
12:45 Networking Luncheon for Speakers and Attendees
2:00 Status Update on China Ports of Entry: What You Need to Know to Expedite Clearance in Key Ports - Moonly Ren
Director‚ General Manager
Joto Supply Chain Management Co.‚ Ltd (Shanghai)
- Enterprise classification rule: Weighing the pros and cons
of applying for higher ratings
- How to get the latest updated information on internal
notices and guidelines on a monthly basis
- Discussing the common delays affecting the customs
clearance process and how to prevent them
- Latest update on the new clearance methods for Bonded
Logistics Park (BLP)
- Understanding the benefits for foreign companies
to use BLP at Pudong airport for customs clearance
2:30 Implementing and Monitoring a Robust Customs Broker Management Program - Grace Ai
Customs Manager - APAC
Oracle Corporation (Beijing)
- Jason Lin
Senior International Trade Compliance Officer‚ Greater China
TE Connectivity (Shanghai)
- Influencing your management team on selecting customs
brokers
- Monitoring broker payments to mitigate non-compliance
risks
- Defining broker’s responsibilities clearly in contracts
to mitigate risks
- Ensuring customer brokers are disclosing the right
information to China Customs
- Deciding which documents requested by customs brokers
are reasonable or not
- Using measurement systems (i.e. score cards, KPI)
to manage brokers’ performance
- Conducting periodic compliance checks on customs brokers
3:30 Qualifying for Duty Free Status When Importing Capital Equipment into Chinak - Linda He
Global Trade Compliance Manager - Asia Pacific Manager
Merck (Shanghai)
- What documents/information are required to ensure
your products are qualified as capital equipments
- Contrasting treatments for new vs. old equipments
- Understanding the impact of equipment valuation
on qualifying as duty-exempt
- Examining the relationship between duty free capital
equipment and customs VAT valuation
4:00 Maximizing the Benefits of Export VAT Refund through Effective Planning - Jon Cowley
Associate
Baker & McKenzie (Hong Kong)
- Identifying when the VAT applies to your transactions
- Structuring the transaction through calculating
the maximum benefits of VAT refund
- Update on products under the VAT refund regime
- Discussing how HS codes will decide your pricing models
- Reducing the product cost through calculating the export
VAT recovery rate
- Understanding how China Customs checks the HS code
to decide the VAT refund for imports and exports
- How suppliers and importers can work together
to maximize the refund
- Submitting the refund documents to tax authorities on time
4:45 Co-Chair’s Closing Remarks and Conference Ends
Workshop: Thursday, Dec 01, 2011
A: 9:00AM
A Deep Dive into China Classification Post WCO HS Amendments 2012: What Every Trade Executive Needs to Know - Frank Quan
Asia Pacific Customs Classification Leader Global Trade Import Control - Greater China and Japan
Hewlett-Packard (Beijing)
- Daniel ZumBrunnen
Regional Manager North Asia Customs & Indirect Tax
General Motors
- Shanshan Xu
Senior Partner
Haihua Yongtai Law Firm (Shanghai)
Tariff classification is tied to all aspects of import and export
transactions. The potential implications for an importer and
exporter for non-compliance can be severe. When resolving
disputes with China Customs, the process for examining and
determining the tariff classification can be complex and time
consuming.
Through interactive discussion with senior trade compliance
practitioners, this practical working group will provide you with
unique insights into the mechanics and rules of China customs
classification. The discussion will also include in-depth analysis
of the impact of WCO’s HS amendments 2012 on China's
classification system.
Whether you are new to this field or a seasoned veteran who
needs a refresher, this unique workshop will provide you with a
complete guide to China classification rules.
Topics will include:
- Introduction to HS in China and the impact of new
changes in WCO HS amendments 2012 on China
classification system
- Comparing the differences between WCO 2007 and
WCO 2012
- Re-classifications of new products
- How China Customs introduces this new WCO HS
amendment and the impact on past classification rules
- Understanding how different classification practices from
various ports will impact your import
- Discussing pros and cons of a global classification system
used in China
- Obtaining tariff classification decisions from China Customs
in advance of importation and exportation, and the duty
saving opportunities
- How to appeal an unfavorable customs classification rulings
- Interim import and export duty rate
- Negotiating with China Customs in a contentious situation
- Discussing potential implications of non-compliance
B: 1:30PM
Leveraging Bonded Operations and Handbook Management to Achieve Duty Exemption for Imported Materials: A Strategic How-To Guide - Jason Lin
Senior International Trade Compliance Officer‚ Greater China
TE Connectivity (Shanghai)
- Yan Fei
Import and Export Manager
Panasonic (Beijing)
- Sarah Chin
Partner‚ China Customs and Indirect Tax Practice Leader
Deloitte China (Shanghai)
Bonded operation is the primary duty suspension/relief program
in China. Customs duty and import VAT savings can amount to
several million per year. Companies engaging in bonded operation
that cannot reconcile and balance the customs handbook can face
severe consequences if the China Customs authorities initiate
an audit. For instance, companies can face duty assessments,
penalties, downgrading in enterprise classification, and the
suspension of new customs handbook issuance.
Through a case study approach, this workshop will provide you with
a step-by-step, practical guide to managing customs reconciliation
and balancing to ensure your bonded operation is compliant
toward achieving duty exemption for imported materials.
Topics include:
- What does processing trade relief (PTR) mean to business
- Overview of compliance requirements in typical customs
review areas in PTR operations
- Identifying reasons causing the customs handbook imbalanced and implications for customs operation
- Measures to reduce the materiality of the customs handbook
imbalance
- Customs handbook balancing process, variance factors
and adjustment challenges
- Internal cross-functional customs handbook balancing,
management tools and strategies
- Managing the data transaction flow under bonded operation
- Maintaining relevant documentation and records to support
customs handbook reconciliations
- Managing customs handbook HS classifications,
category groupings, bonded inventory consumption
and variance tracking
- Key steps in preparing for customs duty and import
VAT relief applications
- How to prepare for a customs on-site audit
- Lessons learned from recent customs audit cases: dos and
don'ts when customs audits is raised
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