This webinar will prepare attendees on the new sets of amendments recommended by the World Customs Organization to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule effective January 1, 2017. Participants will understand the rules to classify products under HTS. Instructor will discuss practical application of certificates of origin, considerations under amendments and how it will affect trade in various industries.
Understand the rules that are required to classify products in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule. Minimize errors in classification and better prepare companies for import/export audits from the government. It will also assist companies who are eligible for free trade agreements, ex. NAFTA, CAFTA and other agreements, in properly completing Certificates of Origin.
Why Should You Attend:
Prepare your company for new sets of amendments recommended by the World Customs Organization to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule effective January 1, 2017 which may affect your company.Understand the rules that are required to classify products in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule. Minimize errors in classification and better prepare companies for import/export audits from the government. It will also assist companies who are eligible for free trade agreements, ex. NAFTA, CAFTA and other agreements, in properly completing Certificates of Origin.
- To learn the considerations under the Amendment
- To learn how the amendment will affect the classification of your products
Areas Covered in the Webinar:
- Introduction
- Amendments chronology
- Sixth Amendment scope:
- Environment protection
- Public Safety
- Technology
- International Trade tendencies
- Amendments:
- Agricultural sector
- Chemical sector
- Lumber industry
- Textile and apparel
- Metals
- Heavy machinery
- Transport sector
- Other sector
Who Will Benefit:
- Exporters
- Freight Forwarders
- Customer Brokers
- Importers
- International trade consultants
- US and Global Trade Compliance Professionals
- Supply Chain Professionals
- Attorneys and Legal Staff
- International Logistics Professional
- Sales & Marketing Professionals
Course Provider
Linda B Sarabia,
