Third Annual Customs Update - Important Issues You Need to Know

May 18, 2004

Importing and exporting continues to be under increasingly intense scrutiny.  Tight controls are in place and our borders are closely monitored.  We will help you navigate through the complexity of customs and export control issues, from basic importing and exporting requirements to developing comprehensive compliance manuals.  A guest speaker from the Washington, D.C. office of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection will join us and discuss C-TPAT, its benefits and how to make C-TPAT work for your company!

Agenda

  • Introduction: V. Susanne Cook
  • Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism: Robert Thommen, Program Manager, U.S. Customs and Border Protection
  • Internal Controls and Compliance Manuals: Megan E. Finkelstein
  • Export Controls and Compliance Programs: Bruce H. Chiu
  • NAFTA:  How Can NAFTA Be of Benefit to Your Company!: V. Susanne Cook
  • Questions and Answers