November 5, 2026 | 12:00 PM ET
Approved for one CCS/MCS, LCB credit
Customs valuation plays a critical role in determining duty liability. From choosing the right valuation method to understanding what can and cannot be included in the dutiable value, small missteps can lead to overpayments, audits, and enforcement exposure. This webinar provides a practical overview of customs valuation to help importers get it right and avoid paying more than the law requires.
Our presenters will walk through core valuation concepts, clarify common misconceptions, and explain how importers can lawfully structure transactions and documentation to support accurate, defensible dutiable values.
In this webinar, presenters will cover:
- Customs Valuation 101: how CBP determines dutiable value
- Incoterms 101: how shipping terms affect valuation and duty exposure
- What DDP is (and what it is not), including common compliance misunderstandings
- Legitimate reductions to dutiable value versus costs that must be included
- Frequent valuation mistakes that lead to overpayment or compliance risk
- How to identify lawful opportunities to lower dutiable value
- Best practices for documentation
Presenters:
- Jennifer Diaz, President, Diaz Trade Law
- Dana Watts, Of Counsel, Diaz Trade Law
Who should attend:
- Importers
- Manufacturers
- Customs Brokers
- Regulatory Affairs Professionals
- In-house Legal Counsel
- Product Development Managers
- Others interested in Customs Compliance