Expert Tactics for Handling CBP Form 28s, 29s, and Prior Disclosures

This event qualifies for 1.5 CCS/CES

Importers of record have a responsibility to use 'reasonable care' when declaring the classification, valuation, country of origin, and use of duty preference programs for merchandise upon entry to the U.S.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) often verifies that an importer is declaring merchandise entered into the U.S. properly by sending the importer a Request for Information, also known as CBP Form 28. Upon receipt of a Request for Information, if an importer determines an inadvertent error took place and an investigation by CBP has not yet commenced, filing a perfected prior disclosure may assist in drastically reducing potential penalties from CBP.

In this webinar, attendees will learn:

The who, what, when, and where of importing
What pre-compliance means and why it is important
Common compliance concerns surrounding the use of reasonable care
How to read and understand a CBP Form 28
The ins and outs of responding to CBP Forms 28 and 29, as well as protest essentials
When to consider submitting a prior disclosure
How to mitigate penalties and what penalties require pre-penalty notices

Attendees are encouraged to review Responding to CBP Form 28 or 29 and submit specific questions or topics they'd like to be addressed by the speaker prior to the webinar.

There will be time for a Q&A Session with webinar attendees.

Speaker and Presenter Information

Jennifer Diaz is President and Founder of Diaz Trade Law. A board-certified international attorney specializing in customs and international trade, Jen has counseled businesses of all sizes on complex customs issues for more than 17 years and has a strong record of success in mitigating federal administrative enforcement actions. Jen has been recognized by Chambers and Partners and Super Lawyers as a top international attorney, has an AV rating of Superb, and is considered a leading expert in international trade law by the Florida Bar. In 2016, Jen founded Diaz Trade Law. The firm boasts a multilingual team of experts and has rapidly become one of the nation’s leading customs and international trade law firms.

Beyond her legal practice, Jen is a champion of organizations within her industry and served as President of the Organization of Women in International Trade (OWIT International), as well as OWIT South Florida. A frequent media commentator, Jen is a nationally recognized thought leader and has authored book chapters for the Florida Bar and the American Bar Association and numerous Bloomberg Law articles. Jen is also the Editor of the Customs & International Trade Law blog, recognized by the Library of Congress as an important part of the legal historical record.