4th Advance Forum on Import Compliance

WHEN

  • September 22 12:00 PM - September 24, 2008 12:00 PM

WHERE

  • The Latham Hotel Georgetown
  • 3000 M Street, NW
  • Washington, DC 20007
  • Map

DESCRIPTION

Is your company prepared to withstand the re-regulation of trade and increased CBP enforcement?
US importers are under tremendous pressure to comply with fast-changing trade regulations and deliver their products on time and cost efficiently. The highly anticipated 10+2 regulation, strengthened import safety rules, increased IPR enforcement at the border, and trade fraud now designated as a CBP priority send a clear message that US importers must be vigilant about setting up effective internal controls to meet new customs requirements.
Now in its 4th successful year, the American Conference Institute’s Advanced Forum on Import Compliance, is the event that import compliance professionals rely on for comprehensive, insightful and practical guidance on how to set up a successful import compliance program. Benefit from the practical perspective of senior corporate customs compliance executives including Del Monte, Hasbro, IBM, Raytheon, Hitachi, General Electric, Nestle, Target, Tyco International, and Williams-Sonoma. Get an update on 10+2, ACE, ISA, C-TPAT validations and import safety standards, and hear from top CBP representatives on enforcement priorities.
This year’s agenda will include the latest information on:

  • Planning for and implementing 10+2
  • Adapting import operations to meet new import safety standards
  • Managing multiple FTAs
  • Harmonizing customs valuation and tax requirements
  • How to complete the disclosure process and ensure credit is received
  • Identifying if ISA is right for your company
  • Recording priority trademarks and copyrights with CBP
  • Harmonizing C-TPAT and foreign cargo security into an effective global security program
  • Key considerations for a successful overseas C-TPAT validation

From 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., Foley Hoag Partner Jayne Bultena will present:

Fundamentals of FDA Compliance: What You Need to Know When Importing Food, Drugs and Devices