Customs issues are one of the top market access challenges that U.S. companies face when exporting their products overseas.  Between 2006 and 2009, U.S. exporters made numerous customs errors when shipping to Mexico, including mistakes in classification, valuation, NAFTA certificates of origin, documentation, packaging and labeling, and product marks.  If not planned for and managed properly, these errors can cost American companies hundreds and thousands of dollars each year worldwide in customs fees, legal costs, and lost sales. 

This four-part webinar series on Mexican Customs issues will consist of:

1.            Five Most Common Mistakes to Avoid for New Exporters to Mexico: An Special Insight into  Mexican Customs, Part 1 of 4

• Thursday, April 30th, 2009 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. CST. 
• The purpose of the initial webinar is to provide a special insight into the most common mistakes with Mexican customs.

 2.            Essential Documentation for Exporting to Mexico, Part 2 of 4 

• Thursday, May 28th, 2009 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. CST. 
• The purpose this webinar is to educate exporters on the essential documentation required when exporting to Mexico, as well as resources and assistance through the process. 

  3.            Sending Samples to Mexico: Trade Shows and Temporary Imports, Part 3 of 4

• Thursday, June 25th, 2009 from 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. CST. 
• The purpose of this webinar is to provide important information on what is required to successfully send product samples and temporary imports into Mexico for a variety of events such as promotional activities and trade shows.  

4.            Benefits of Leveraging Inbound Warehouses and Trading Companies (Comercializadoras)When Selling to Mexico, Part 4 of 4

• Thursday, July 30th, 2009 from 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. CST. 
• The purpose of this webinar is to discuss how to leverage inbound warehouses and trading companies (comercializadoras) to increase and facilitate your market penetration and to enhance your supply chain management.

Who Should Participate

This webinar series is targeted at clients who have never exported before or who have exported before, but for whom Mexico is a new export market.  The purpose of these webinars is to provide an insight into Mexican customs and exporting to Mexico.   Each webinar will focus in specific detail on a particular customs topic.

 You are invited to participate in this informative series of events that will provide you first hand access to experts on Mexican customs and allow you to connect with an extensive network of International Trade Specialists throughout the U.S. and Mexico.  They will be your guides and trusted advisors to assist you as you explore and journey into the Mexican market.

Participation Fee

You can choose from any or all of the various sessions.  They are designed so that you are able to select the one(s) that best fit your company’s needs.  If you choose, you can purchase the entire four-part webinar series package before April 30th, 2009, for $120, a savings of 25%. 

Registration

Please click here to register and pay online:

https://emenuapps.ita.doc.gov/ePublic/newWebinarRegistration.jsp?SmartCode=9Q7F

Additional Information

If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact:

Manuel Jimenez or Laura Gimenez