Importing and Exporting – What You Need to Know

April 11, 2002

Since September 11, customs laws have been under scrutiny and tighter controls are in place.  We’ll help you through the complexity of customs issues, from the basic importing and exporting requirements to what you need to do to comply.  We’ll highlight the most common problems that cause employers confusion, and we’ll offer practical solutions you can apply within your workforce.

Agenda

  • Introduction: V. Susanne Cook
  • Keynote Address: James J. Campbell , Port Director , U.S. Customs Service
  • Audits, Manuals and Prior Disclosures: V. Susanne Cook and Megan E. Finkelstein
  • Tariff Classification: Frank Schuckmann
  • Export and Customs – U.S. Export Controls and Shippers’ Export Declarations: Bruce H. Chiu
  • Living and Working in the U.S. Nonimmigrant and Immigrant Visas: Matthew T. Phillips
  • Questions and Answers