Do You Know the Top 10 Tips When Importing?
Do you know the top 10 tips when importing to ensure compliance? If not, here’s why you should attend my Compliance Online webinar on June 27, 2013 at 10:00 a.m., EST.
If you import merchandise into the U.S., you are the responsible party and must be aware your requirements and potential liability. In this presentation, we will discuss how to comply with U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP’s) vast laws and regulations. By the end of the webinar you will know and understand the importance of:
- Tariff classification;
- Customs valuation;
- Country of origin marking;
- Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Protection and CBP Enforcement; and
- Free Trade Agreements (FTA) you should be taking advantage of.
You will also learn basic customs concepts and terms like:
- CBP Form 3461 & CBP 7501;
- Protests;
- Seizure cases;
- Liquidated damage claims, Penalties/Fines;
- Prior disclosure; and
- FP&F Petition Process.
Learn key best practices and hear real life case studies. Learn what to do, and more importantly, what NOT to do, and what the consequences are for non compliance.
To register for this webinar on June 27, 2013 at 10:00 EST, click here.
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Jennifer Diaz Speaks After Dominic Veneziano at Global Clinical Sourcing & Supply Summit
I’m thrilled to be included as a speaker in the upcoming Global Clinical Sourcing and Supply Summit in Philadelphia. I’ve included all the pertinent details about the summit and even a discount for you, my loyal readers!
WHAT: Global Clinical Sourcing and Supply Summit. Includes a FDA Address by Domenic Veneziano, Director of FDA’s Division of Import Operations and Policy, and Industry Perspectives by speakers from Merck, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, AstraZeneca, and much more. The full agenda may be seen here.
WHEN: March 4-5, 2013
WHERE: Radisson Plaza – Warwick Hotel, Philadelphia, PA
WHO: You will benefit by attending if you are a Vice President, Director, Manager, or other Senior Executive from a pharmaceutical or biotech company with responsibilities in: Clinical Supplies, Supply Chain Planning and Forecasting, Clinical Labeling, Clinical Sourcing, Procurement, Investigational Materials, Global Logistics, Clinical Contracting, Clinical Packaging
WHY: My portion of the Summit will cover an update on current import and export control, discussion of free trade agreements in place and top trading partners, top tips to utilize when importing or exporting to assure compliance with federal government laws and regulations, and how to effectively resolve issues from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) when importing.
To give you EVEN MORE of an incentive, email me for the Promo Code to save $500 off the registration fee! Offer expires on March 4, 2013 – so don’t delay!
If that’s not enough for you, I leave you with an additional TOP 10 Reasons to Attend:
- Hear directly from the FDA on Import processes and requirements
- Optimize your communication strategies […]
Be Bold – Women in Transportation Recap
Pictured above from left to right: Natalie Putman, Michelle Livingstone, Jennifer Diaz, Monica Wooden, Andy Funk
Bold is the operative word of the day. 250 people gathered at Miami Dade College today to hear about educational and career opportunities for women and minorities in the transportation/supply chain industry. The event was put on in collaboration with the Organization of Women in International Trade (OWIT-South Florida), and the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP). The audience was composed of high school and college students as well as industry professionals. The message was incredibly positive, after all, trade is booming. Jennifer Diaz, Partner & Chair of Becker & Poliakoff’s Customs and International Trade Department, cited U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) statistics from its recent import trade trends, stating CBP processed 2.38 trillion worth of imported goods in 2012, up 5% from 2011. The top trading 5 partners, in order, include China, Canada, Mexico, Japan and Germany.


