Importing 101: Navigating CBP Regulations for Import Success
May 8, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET
Live at the World Trade Center Miami
If you import merchandise into the U.S., you may not realize, but, you are the responsible party!
In this presentation, our speakers will discuss how to comply with U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) vast laws and regulations and provide a comprehensive overview of the latest trade policy updates. By the end of the event, you will know and understand the importance of tariff classification (including what duty/tariff applies), customs valuation, country of origin marking, intellectual property rights and free trade agreements.
Session Highlights:
- Update on recent trade policy changes – tariffs, de minimis
- Importance of CBP Rulings for Classification, Valuation and Country of Origin
- Cost Savings practices like utilizing Free Trade Agreements
- Importance of protecting intellectual property rights
- Basic customs concepts and terms
- Top tips to proactively work with your Customs Broker
- What to do if you encounter a CBP detention and/or seizure case
- Learn when to submit a prior disclosure to CBP
- Top 10 tips when importing to ensure compliance
- 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
Presenters:
- Jennifer Diaz, President, Diaz Trade Law
- Elena O. Asturias, Licensed Customs Broker, Certified Customs Specialist, 305 Cargo Services, Inc.
Who should attend?
- Importers
- Manufacturers
- Customs Brokers
- Regulatory Affairs Professionals
- In-house Legal Counsel
- Product Development Managers
- Others interested in Importing
From Error to Action: Filing a Prior Disclosure with CBP
June 3, 2026 | 12:00 PM ET
Mistakes happen. Even in the most well-run trade compliance programs. When an importer realizes an error has been made, how they respond can significantly impact penalties, enforcement exposure, and future risk. This webinar breaks down what to do when something goes wrong and how a properly handled prior disclosure can help mitigate consequences with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
In this webinar, presenters will cover:
- When a prior disclosure is (and isn’t) appropriate
- Common customs law mistakes that trigger prior disclosures, including valuation, classification, origin, and Section 232 valuation errors (the subject of a current CIT lawsuit)
- Key timing considerations – when disclosure helps and when waiting can hurt
- Differences between CBP prior disclosures and disclosures to other government agencies
- Potential benefits of filing, including penalty mitigation and reduced enforcement risk
- Strategic pitfalls to avoid when preparing a disclosure
- Best practices for working with counsel and internal teams during the disclosure process
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
Goods Detained or Seized by CBP? Understand Your Options
July 30, 2026 | 1:00 PM ET
When U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) detains or seizes a shipment, importers are often forced to make fast, high-stakes decisions with limited information. Understanding the difference between a detention and a seizure and knowing how to respond can mean the difference between recovering your goods or facing permanent loss and additional penalties. This webinar provides a practical roadmap for navigating CBP enforcement actions and choosing the most appropriate response strategy.
Our presenters will walk through the procedural steps, legal options, and cost considerations involved in detentions and seizures, including how to evaluate whether to file a petition, submit an offer in compromise, or pursue a claim and cost bond.
In this webinar, presenters will cover:
- The key differences between detentions and seizures
- What happens procedurally after a detention or seizure notice is issued
- When to file a petition for relief or an offer in compromise
- When (and why) you may want to file a claim and cost bond
- Strategic considerations for deciding how to respond
- Practical tips for working with counsel, brokers, and internal teams during enforcement actions
Presenters:
- Jennifer Diaz, President, Diaz Trade Law
- Michael Solomatin, Attorney, Diaz Trade Law
Who should attend:
- Importers
- Freight Forwarders
- Manufacturers
- Foreign Purchasers in Routed Export Transactions
- Customs Brokers
- Regulatory Affairs Professionals
- In-house Legal Counsel
- Product Development Managers
- Others interested in Customs Compliance
Customs Valuation Basics: Strategies for Managing Liability
September 17, 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
Who should attend:
- Importers
- Manufacturers
- Customs Brokers
- Regulatory Affairs Professionals
- In-house Legal Counsel
- Product Development Managers
- Others interested in Customs Compliance