U.S. Customs Compliance Boot Camp

Tuesday, November 27 to Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Washington Plaza Hotel, Washington, DC

Despite the devastation of Hurricane Sandy, U.S. Customs Compliance Boot Camp - will be running as scheduled. If you have any concerns about your speaking slot or attending the event, please contact:

Frederique Duranton
f.duranton@americanconference.com

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Meeting U.S. Customs law requirements is complex, time-consuming, and can prove very costly for importers if not done right. Non-compliance with customs laws cans result in civil and criminal penalties, denial of entry, seizure and destruction of goods. It is imperative for importers to have a basic understanding of how to comply with critical requirements on a day-to-day basis.

ACI’s inaugural U.S. Customs Compliance Boot Camp is a practical, nuts and bolts course that will take you through the ins and outs of fundamental U.S. Customs law topics, how to interact with and respond to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and apply the requirements to your real-life scenarios.

Unlike other training events, CBP, CPSC, leading importers and private practice experts with provide you with tools to use in your day-to-day work , along with helpful checklists and reference materials..

Hear from CBP and CPSC about their audit and enforcement approaches:

• Alan Cohen (Senior Attorney, Penalties Branch, CBP) will discuss what triggers big CBP penalties, and the recent trends on the biggest, most expensive customs violations
• Invaluable insights from Carrie Reyes (Manager, Headquarters Regulatory Audit, CBP) and Mel Moreland (Field Director, Atlanta, Regulatory Audit, CBP)  on how to manage and  prepare for a CBP Audit
• Ask your questions to Carol Cave (Director, Office of Import Surveillance, CPSC) on effectively communicating with key government agencies
  

The agenda will cover the most critical customs compliance issues impacting your import  operations. Key sessions will include:

• Making Sense of Complex HTSUS Classification Rules: The Biggest Mistakes that Trigger Audits, Delays and Penalties
• Getting Customs Valuation Right: How to Apply Core Requirements and Valuation Methodologies
• The Nuts and Bolts of Determining the Correct Country of Origin: Comparing and Contrasting a Broad Range of Complex Rules
• Identifying and Communicating with Key Government Agencies: Who Does What, and How to Stay on Their Good Sides
• Applying Free Trade Agreements Properly: What You Need to Know
• What to Expect During a CBP Audit: Do’s and Don’ts for Managing and Preparing for an Audit
• Record Keeping: Who, What, When, Where, and How to Retain Effective Customs Records
  

A special early bird rate is available for a limited time. Register now by calling 1-888-224-2480 or saving your seat online at www.americanconference.com/customs.

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Washington Plaza Hotel
Washington, DC