Description
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. By the end of the event, you will know and understand the importance of tariff classification, customs valuation, country of origin marking, intellectual property rights and free trade agreements.
You will also learn basic customs concepts and terms like CBP Form 7501, protests, seizure cases, liquidated damage claims, penalties/fines, prior disclosures, and the FP&F process. Additionally, you will learn the top 10 tips when importing to ensure compliance. This event will provide valuable assistance to all importers, customs brokers, and all trade professionals.
Session Highlights:
- 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
Who Should Attend?
- Importers
- Customs Brokers
- Regulatory Affairs Professionals
- In-house Legal Counsel
- Product Development Managers




Molly –
I loved learning about the rules and regulations I would need to learn as an importer. I was as I had been looking into importing.
Mary –
Very interesting, very entertaining.
Lisa –
Tools provided to extend my knowledge on a job that I do
Len –
Thank you, Jen. Big fan!!
Christopher –
I have attended Elena’s classes before and always learn something new
Tony –
Great seminar with great information on the import process and resources
Scott –
I like the resources provided to look for important information and to be covered of all potential issues
Jason –
Great information given, recaps, great to be around peers in same industry
Ken –
I appreciate the passion by the speakers/educators today
Patrice –
I enjoyed this crash course because it focuses on the essential information for beginners. Additionally, I appreciated that both Jen and Elena provided us with examples of real cases.
francis –
The training was amazing! The presenters are very knowledgeable and made the presentation easy to understand. Lots of great information.
Jim –
A great course. Very well structured. Very useful references.
Tricia –
This Navigating CBP Regulations: Essential Practices for Import Success webinar was great! I highly recommend for anyone with some trade compliance experience, ranging from a little to a lot.
Steven –
Jen Diaz and the DTL Team put on extremely informative, helpful and very practical webinars that I would highly recommend!
Carl –
The event was very informative, tons of good information. The speakers were very knowledgeable and made the exercises fun.
Nick –
This was very informative and (as mentioned previously) a great combo of a brief yet informative dive into import best practices. Thank you and glad I was able to join and learn.
Dave –
Take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for the fantastic webinar I attended today. It was not only informative but also incredibly enjoyable.
Gil –
A lot of information in just three hours, but extremely helpful
Bruce –
Really useful for someone new in the industry Informative attention and allowed for participation! Absolutely sick!
Evan –
I thought this was an excellent training. Well thought out, very informative, and great tools and resources were provided.
Darryl –
Diaz webinars are informational, easy to understand and relevant to todays import/export news.
Jerry –
GREAT INFORMATION PROVIDED, COVERED A LOT OF GROUND. VERY EDUCATIONAL.