Elements of an Effective Customs Compliance Program

This event qualifies for LCB, CCS 1 Credit

For companies engaging in international trade, having a customs compliance program is an essential part of their global supply chain. Recognizing that it is cost prohibitive to eliminate risk completely, the goal should be to establish an effective risk management plan. This can be accomplished through oversight of people, process, and systems that adhere to reasonable care standards, demonstrating management’s commitment to compliance. Failure to do so unnecessarily exposes companies to financial penalties and reputational damage. Unfortunately, many companies neglect the importance of compliance until it is too late, and customs agents and auditors are knocking on their door.

This webinar will provide a high-level overview of what it takes to manage a customs compliance program effectively. It is targeted for global customs compliance associates, professionals, and management.

With a focus on import compliance, the course will look at the core competencies needed to ensure compliance across preclearance, clearance/entry, and postentry processes for:

Tariff Classification
Customs Valuation
Trade Programs
Admissibility
Administration
Cargo Security
Supplier Management
Forced Labor

There will be time for questions from webinar participants.

Speaker and Presenter Information

Jim Westropp is President of BrettonWoods GTS. Jim�s professional experience includes 40 years of representing clients and companies in direct or lead support roles across various companies and industries, including Amway, Mazda Motor Manufacturing, General Motors, Visteon, Adient, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Sandler and Travis Trade Advisory Services, UPS/SCS, and Importers Software Services. Jim specializes in valuation, tariff classification, compliance management, security, trade programs, audits, customs inquiries, validations, and investigations by federal agencies in the United States, Mexico, Canada, Germany, India, China, and Brazil. Reliance on the knowledge built on basic principles, thorough research, preparation, good organizational skills, and hard work has been the formula for his success, even in difficult compliance circumstances.