Cost: USD 150/person
Description:
In the 21st Century globalized marketplace, virtually all manufactured or produced products contain materials, and use services, of more than one country. That raises a critical question: how do you accurately determine a shipment’s “Country of Origin” for both exports and imports?
Recent trade developments have put origin front and center—yet with varying definitions and rules depending on the context, it’s easy to misclassify and incur excess duties, underpay, or even face legal penalties. This webinar delivers a concise, high-level overview of U.S. tariff measures, WTO disciplines, and the principles behind non-preferential origin determination. Real-world case studies and best-practice mitigation strategies will bring the rules to life.
This session kicks off our two-part series, guiding you through the essential concepts you need to stay compliant and cost-efficient in global trade.
Why Attend?
Determining a product’s origin can be deceptively complex—and getting it wrong carries real costs: non-preferential origin is a mandatory legal step for duty assessment, while preferential origin is an elective pathway to tariff savings and market access. Exporters and importers who master both can ensure compliance and gain a competitive edge.
In this webinar, you will:
- Stay ahead of evolving rules: Get up-to-speed on the latest U.S. tariffactions and WTO developments.
- Mitigate compliance risk: Learn to spot the most common origin-declaration pitfalls that trigger audits and fines.
- Maximize savings: Understand how to document and leverage preferential origin to unlock duty reductions and duty-free access.
- Build best practices: Walk away with a clear, step-by-step framework for accurate origin determination and record-keeping.
Learning Outcomes:
- What constitutes the 'origin' of a product
- The difference between Non-preference Origin and Preference Origin
- Legal obligations of exporters and importers
- How is 'origin' declared