Hidden Trade Risks: Understanding Antidumping and Countervailing Duties
September 17, 2026 | 12:00 PM ET
Antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) cases remain one of the most powerful, and often overlooked, trade enforcement tools affecting U.S. businesses. New petitions are being filed across a growing range of industries, and companies that fail to identify AD/CVD exposure can face significant duty liability, supply chain disruptions, and costly enforcement actions.
This one-hour webinar will provide a practical overview of the U.S. antidumping and countervailing duty investigation process, recent developments shaping the AD/CVD landscape, and key strategies companies can use to proactively manage risk. Whether your business is considering filing a petition, responding to an investigation, or evaluating potential AD/CVD exposure within its supply chain, understanding these procedures is critical in today’s trade environment.
In This Webinar, You Will Learn:
- The fundamentals of antidumping and countervailing duty investigations
- How AD/CVD orders can impact importers, manufacturers, exporters, and supply chains
- The impact of the various Trump tariffs on the calculation of AD/CVD duty rates
- The roles of the U.S. Department of Commerce and International Trade Commission
- Key stages of an AD/CVD investigation and what to expect at each step
- When to pursue an administrative review and how it can affect duty liability
- When a scope ruling may be appropriate and how scope issues arise
- Recent AD/CVD developments, enforcement trends, and notable cases
- How companies can identify potential AD/CVD exposure before it becomes a costly problem
- Best practices for import compliance, supplier due diligence, and risk mitigation
- Strategic considerations for petitioners and respondents navigating AD/CVD proceedings
Presenters:
- Jennifer Diaz, President, Diaz Trade Law
- David Craven, Of Counsel, Diaz Trade Law
- Fred Cao, Attorney, 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
Customs Valuation Basics: Strategies for Managing Liability
November 5, 2026 | 12:00 PM ET
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
- David Craven, Of Counsel, 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