New regulatory requirements combined with fewer compliance resources are challenging even the most seasoned trade compliance professionals. Now more than ever, US importers are under tremendous pressure to meet fast changing trade regulations and avoid costly border delays and monetary penalties.
With the implementation of new anti-terror initiatives such as 10+2, higher imported product safety standards, Lacey Act requirements and other regulatory import initiatives currently underway, companies must focus their attention like never before on the need for robust internal customs controls and internal auditing to detect potential violations. The impact of a single customs penalty or border delay in today s environment is simply too detrimental to a company s bottom line. Penalties are rising, internal resources are scarce and CBP enforcement priorities are evolving. Importers operating in this challenging environment must maintain and monitor a robust compliance function, minimize duties and stay current on how new legal requirements impact their import operations.
Now in its 6th successful year, the American Conference Institute s Advanced Forum on
Import Enforcement and Compliance is the event that import compliance professionals rely on for comprehensive, insightful and practical guidance on how to set up and monitor a successful import compliance program. Benefit from the practical perspective of senior corporate customs compliance executives from companies including
Abbott, Covidien, Hasbro, Hitachi, General Electric, Nestle, Pfizer, Tyco International, and Williams-Sonoma. Get an update on new regulatory requirements and learn how to minimize duties and maintain a state-of-the-art customs compliance program under fewer compliance dollars. Plus, hear from senior CBP representatives on enforcement priorities. This year s revised agenda will include the latest information on:
- Integrating C-TPAT and AEO into an effective worldwide security program
- Meeting Lacey Act expanding requirements to minimize enforcement risks
- ACE: how to obtain and use data effectively
- When to file a prior disclosure and how CBP evaluates them
- Cutting costs while meeting new CBP requirements
- Maximizing duty saving opportunities with valuation and classification
- Automating the customs process
Don t miss this opportunity to benchmark your import compliance procedures and benefit from best practices of industry leaders. Register now to ensure your place at what is sure to be a sold-out event. Call
1-888-224-2480; fax your registration form to
1-877-927-1563; or register online.
