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Global Automotive Team

Webinar for the Automotive Sector: Minimize Regulatory Bottlenecks on Your Exports

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Join the US Commercial Service, in collaboration with Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) and FedEx, for an insightful webinar intended to educate U.S. automotive suppliers on improving the bottom line by minimizing regulatory problems associated with exports.

When: Thursday, November 15 at 2:00 p.m. EDT / 11:00 a.m. PDT
 Where:  Your Personal Computer *
 Cost:  $35

There are many considerations to take in to account when shipping your products overseas. Learn about:

  • Typical problems encountered in automotive exports
  •  Harmonized Tariff Schedule changes (common mistakes in classification (for example, classifying auto "parts" under 8708.99 v/s. specific provisions)
  • Duty and Tax rates around the world
  • Use of Free-Trade Agreements
  • NAFTA compliance issues (Rules of Origin, sourcing of product in NA, automotive content reporting (AALA, CAFE, traced value)
  • Export compliance (EAR & ITAR)
  • Problems with re-importation
  • Cargo-security programs: C-TPAT/PIP and FAST

Speakers:

  • Karen E. MacGillivray, Trade & Customs Advisor, FedEx Corporation

  • Mark A. Lombrado, Trade & Customs Advisor, FedEx Corporation

During the Q&A session, you will be able to interact and ask questions through the computer or over the phone.

Who should participate: 

- U.S. suppliers of OEM and aftermarket parts and systems,
- Tuning and customizing products,
- Parts and systems,
- Repair and maintenance equipment,
- Service station equipment and parts,
- Car wash equipment and parts and original parts, systems, and equipment

Questions? Contact Ed Roytberg, U.S. Commercial Service Automotive Team, eduard.roytberg@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov  or 909-466-4138

To register, please click here

For a printable flyer, please click here  

*All you need to participate is a computer and a high speed Internet connection.  After registering for the event, we’ll send you a web link and pass code to log on. Easy as 1-2-3!