Why participate in the trade mission to U.S. Customs?
Join us for this virtual trade mission on November 19 and 24. During these two days, you’ll learn everything you need to know to ensure your goods get through U.S. Customs successfully. Our CCMM Acclr experts will guide you and manage the logistical aspects of your virtual tour of the U.S. Customs office and the Plattsburgh-North Country Chamber of Commerce, where you can get answers to all your questions!
This trade mission to U.S. Customs will help you:
- Understand how U.S. Customs works
- Find concrete solutions to the challenges of shipping your goods across the border
- Create valuable contacts with industry import specialists, such as customs brokers and experts in immigration and U.S. law at the North Country Chamber of Commerce in Plattsburgh
- Virtually meet with experts from U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Get the latest information about security programs in place at the border
Who is this event for?
- Entrepreneurs and business leaders
- Business development and export managers
- Logistics and shipping specialists
- Importers, carriers and drivers
- Anyone interested in keeping abreast of changes at the border and getting a clearer picture of border and export procedures
Registration
Trade mission to U.S. Customs
November 19, 2020
9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.: Meeting with U.S. Customs officials
- Overview of border procedures
- Customs entry
- Work visas
- Importing goods into the United States
- Overview of FDA procedures
Speaker:
Stephan T. Fischl
Assistant Port Director
Champlain Port of Entry
Customs Border Protection
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - Optional Discussion Session with Customs Officers
November 24, 2020
2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.: Meeting with the Plattsburgh-North Country Chamber of Commerce
Federal and state laws governing Canadian companies entering the U.S. market:
- Authorization to do business in the United States – Branch of a foreign entity
- Corporations – Incorporation status, choice of entity
- Contracts with clients
- Protection of intellectual property
- Leases
Federal and state tax considerations for doing business in the United States:
- State taxes
- U.S. federal taxes
- Repatriation of profits (from a U.S. company) to Canada
- Planning considerations
Shipping your goods across the border effectively and efficiently
- Participating Government Agency (PGA) Requirements:
- Information needed on a US Customs Invoice
- Fees associated with customs clearance
- Priority Trade Issues : What Customs and Border Protection is focusing on
Speakers :
Garry Douglas
President and Chief Executive Officer
Plattsburgh-North Country Chamber of Commerce
Brendan P. Owens
Partner
Stafford Owens
James L. Holmes
CPA,
Partner
Hoffman Eells Group
Jerrod Nutt
Manager, Licensed Customs Broker
A.N. Deringer Inc.
Conditions : No cancellations or refunds
After you register, you will receive two confirmation emails. The second will be sent a few days before the virtual activity. It will include the WebEx link for joining the webinar on the day of the activity.