Why take this training session on U.S. Customs?
During the first and third days (February 27 and 29), training sessions will be delivered by U.S. Customs staff and experts from the Consulate General of Canada in Buffalo, New York, as part of International Trade Week 2024.
On the second day (February 28), you will have the opportunity to virtually meet with industry import specialists, such as customs brokers and experts in immigration and U.S. law from the North Country Chamber of Commerce in Plattsburgh.
Over these 3 days, you'll get crucial tips 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 your meeting with the North Country Chamber of Commerce in Plattsburgh, where you can get answers to all your questions.
What will you learn during this training session?
Following this training session, participants will:
- Understand and demystify how U.S. Customs works;
- Find concrete solutions to the challenges of shipping their goods across the border and cross-border personnel travel;
- Create valuable contacts with industry import specialists, such as customs brokers and experts in immigration, U.S. law and finance at the North Country Chamber of Commerce in Plattsburgh;
- Meet with experts from U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the Food and Drug Administration;
- Get the latest information about security programs in place at the border (C-TPAT, NEXUS, etc.);
Who is this accelerated training session for?
- Entrepreneurs and business leaders;
- Business development and export managers;
- Logistics and shipping specialists;
- Exporters, carriers and drivers;
- Anyone interested in keeping abreast of changes at the border and getting a clearer picture of border and export procedures.
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Virtual activity schedule
Cross-Border Mobility & Immigration Issues – U.S. & Canada
- Featuring U.S. & Canadian immigration officers, this session provides guidance on best practices & requirements for business travelers.
Sending De Minimis Shipments to the U.S./Entry Type (ET) 86 /Section 321
- This session has updates/new information for sending Section 321 or Entry Type 86 de minimis shipments into the U.S. These eCommerce shipments must meet certain qualifications (e.g., valued at $800 or less) and are not subject to duties and taxes.
The Solutions Offered for Your Transactions in the United States:
- U.S. bank account
- Secured payment methods
- Management of exchange rate risk
Federal and State Laws Governing Canadian Companies Entering the U.S. Market:
- Authorization to do business in the United States – Forming a U.S. entity
- Corporations – Incorporation status, choice of entity
- Contracts with clients
- Protection of intellectual property
- Leases
- Work visas
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:
- Requirements of Participating Government Agencies (PGA)
- Information required on a U.S. Customs Invoice
- Export fees
- Priority trade issues: What Customs and Border Protection is focusing on
Speakers:
- Joseph Bailey
Vice President, Small Business RM UNY
TD Bank
- Alexandra Barie
Licensed NYS Associate Broker
CDC Real Estate Inc
- Kristina Bennett
President & Owner
HURDLE Group Inc.
- Holly Black
President & Owner
HURDLE Group Inc.
- Matthew T. Boire
President
CDC Real Estate Inc.
- Garry Douglas
Senior Sales Executive
Plattsburgh-North Country Chamber of Commerce
- Bryce Hanson
President and CEO
Northern Insuring Agency
- Danielle King
Vice President
TDC Premier Industrial Parks
- Jesse Krell
Vice President of Operations
ETS
- Susan Matton
Vice President for Economic Development
Plattsburgh-North Country Chamber of Commerce
- Brendan P. Owens Esq.
Partner
Stafford, Owens
- Abby Praetorius
Director of Economic Development
Plattsburgh-North Country Chamber of Commerce
Preventing Forced Labor in Your Supply Chains/Compliance
- USCBP continues to increase its efforts to prevent goods made from forced labor from entering the U.S. via enforcement of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA). This session provides an overview/guidance for supply chain compliance for goods entering the U.S.
CTPAT Overview & Updates
- Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) is a CBP program that strengthens international supply chains and improves border security. Updates & new developments will be shared.
"Very informative day. Excellent networking contacts in Plattsburgh. Very good format for afternoon case study session."
"This day was rich in information and allowed me to better understand the steps necessary to launch activities with the United States."
After you register, you will receive two confirmation emails. The first will confirm your purchase. The second will be sent a few days before the virtual activity. It will include the links and instructions to connect to the webinars.
Due to the Chamber’s privacy policy, International Trade training courses are not recorded. We strongly encourage you to take notes during the training. Thank you for your understanding.