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Presenters: Lowell DeFrance, Of Counsel, Braumiller Law Group and Christos Linardakis, Of Counsel, Braumiller Law Group
This webinar will provide the background and process of how and when to file Scope Rulings, including the rules and requirements for filing with the International Trade Commission. We will be discussing the key characteristics and elements in filing with the DOC for Anti-dumping/CVD orders and how to best fit your argument, for exclusion or lower duty, in a Scope Ruling.
In addition, we will be discussing best-practices in filing of U.S. Customs Binding Rulings—what elements should best be used, how much detail of your product to include, and persuasive arguments to win a favorable ruling. Lastly, we will conduct an in-depth analysis of a Federal Circuit case, appealed from the U.S. Court of International Trade, which will provide you with insight on Scope Rulings.
This webinar will cover:
There will be a Q&A session directly following the conclusion of the presentation.
Cost: $25.00
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Meet the Speakers:
Christos Linardakis, Of Counsel
Braumiller Law Group, PLLC
Christos Linardakis is an international and corporate attorney located in Chicago. During his 30 year career, he has established corporate compliance programs in Environmental Product Compliance, Global Trade Compliance, Cybersecurity, as well as International Traffic in Arms (ITAR) compliance programs, and FCPA & Antibribery/Anticorruption Programs. He has handled investigations/ subpoenas/ disclosures involving nearly all U.S. government agencies including in China and the E.U. Read Christos’ full bio here.
Lowell DeFrance, Of Counsel
Braumiller Law Group, PLLC
Lowell DeFrance brings years of experience as an international trade law attorney and is a licensed customs broker as well. He is highly knowledgeable in issues of international trade, transportation law and customs law. Additionally, Lowell is well versed on regulatory and compliance matters including, but not limited to: C-TPAT, U.S. Customs’ Automated Export System (AES) and Automated Commercial Environment (ACE), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), RFL, ITAR and broker self assessment audits just to name a few. His proven leadership and training skills inspires clients and employees alike to generate revenue, meet targets, create design and implement compliance procedures. Read Lowell’s full bio here.
The country of origin of imported articles has become increasingly important. It has long been important for country of origin marking and free trade agreement eligibility. Now with Antidumping and Countervailing duties and Section 232 and 301 duties it has taken on new significance.
Subjects covered include:
Cost: $25.00
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Meet the Speaker:
Bruce Leeds, Senior Counsel
Braumiller Law Group, PLLC
Bruce Leeds has decades of experience in international trade law and has successfully served his clients in diverse capacities, from classification and due diligence, to ITAR compliance and drawback. He has significant expertise with importing and exporting high tech products.
Prior to becoming an attorney, Bruce was an Import Specialist at the U.S. Customs Service in Los Angeles for seven years. During this period, he was promoted to Team Leader at LAX. Bruce then joined Hughes Aircraft Company, where he worked in various positions related to import and export compliance. He went on to Hughes Space & Communications Company and The Boeing Company – all in export and import compliance positions. Bruce served on the Commercial Operations Advisory Committee to CBP and the Private Sector Advisory Group at the World Customs Organization. He holds a customs broker license and is a U.S. Army veteran. Read Bruce’s full bio here.
This webinar is approved for
1 CCS/CES/MES credit.
Presenters: Joe Cortez, Senior Trade Advisor, Braumiller Consulting Group and Christos Linardakis, Of Counsel, Braumiller Law Group
This webinar will be presented from the unique perspective of the former U.S. Census Bureau’s International Trade Ombudsman and Chief for the Regulations, Outreach, and Education Branch of U.S. Census, Mr. Joe A. Cortez. This session is meant to provide practitioners with the necessary tools to address export violations as they pertain to U.S. Census, Shipper’s Export Declarations and more. We will address challenges and obligations of exporters when making voluntary self-disclosures, including corrective action steps that should be taken.
Key takeaways:
There will be a Q&A session directly following the conclusion of the presentation.
Cost: $25.00
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Meet the Speakers:
Joe Cortez, Senior Trade Advisor
Braumiller Consulting Group
Joe Cortez is the former U.S. Census Bureau Trade Ombudsman and Regulations Chief. He was responsible for the staff that reviewed the voluntary disclosures. He also worked with CBP, State and the Bureau of Industry and Security to recommend actions to take based on the disclosures. His experience working with the U.S. Census’ systems such as AES and AESDirect provides a unique set of skills and insight to clients. He worked closely with many other U.S. agencies, such as Customs, BIS, U.S. Dept. of State, Department of Energy, and other regulatory export agencies. Read Joe’s full bio here.
Christos Linardakis, Of Counsel
Braumiller Law Group, PLLC
Christos Linardakis is an international and corporate attorney located in Chicago. During his 30 year career, he has established corporate compliance programs in Environmental Product Compliance, Global Trade Compliance, Cybersecurity, as well as International Traffic in Arms (ITAR) compliance programs, and FCPA & Antibribery/Anticorruption Programs. He has handled investigations/ subpoenas/ disclosures involving nearly all U.S. government agencies including in China and the E.U. Read Christos’ full bio here.
The United-States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) recently went into effect on July 1, 2020, which ended the twenty-six year reign of NAFTA. While much of the agreement is like NAFTA, it is critical for manufacturers, importers, and exporters to understand the key differences, and how these changes may impact current operations.
During this one-hour webinar, Adrienne Braumiller, Founder & Partner of Braumiller Law Group, and Jennifer Horvath, Partner at Braumiller Law Group, will discuss:
Adrienne Braumiller, Founder & Partner, Braumiller Law Group
Adrienne Braumiller is the founder of Braumiller Law Group PLLC and Braumiller Consulting Group LLC and an innovative force in the international trade law arena. With more than 25 years of experience, she is widely recognized as a leading authority in Customs, import, export, foreign-trade zones, free trade agreements and ITAR compliance.
She has been involved in every aspect of import and export compliance, from developing compliance programs to conducting audits and assessments, representing clients who are under investigation, preparing and submitting voluntary disclosures, preparing and filing classification requests and licenses, analyzing whether specific transactions should be pursued, providing tailored training on specific import/export topics, addressing penalty assessments, and serving as an expert witness in a number of trade cases.
Jennifer Horvath, Partner, Braumiller Law Group
Jennifer Horvath advises companies about issues related to import, export and international trade laws, leveraging her extensive corporate regulatory compliance background to provide exceptional analysis of regulatory compliance issues. She has extensive experience in dealing with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the Department of Commerce and the Department of State.
She assists companies with a range of international trade issues, including advising Fortune-ranked companies on complex Customs and export issues. Her practice before U.S. Customs and Border Protection includes strategizing voluntary disclosures (prior disclosure), protest filings, application of free trade agreements (NAFTA, U.S. Korea, etc.) and obtaining release of seized merchandise, as well as extensive experience in representing companies with tariff classifications across a wide range of industries. She has assisted companies in preparation and representation with Customs audits and Focused Assessments.
Bio:https://www.braumillerlaw.com/bio/jennifer-horvath/
Registration: (click the link below)
https://mapi.zoom.us/webinar/register/1216004388355/WN_Zn5SZJZSScyEqwBAK5QqJg
MAPI is a nonprofit professional society supporting manufacturing leaders. We help power manufacturing leaders to make smarter business decisions. Members connect and learn from their peers, attend professional development events, and have access to manufacturing-focused business insights and research.
An introduction to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations governing export of defense articles and technical data.
Some major points covered in the webinar:
Bruce Leeds has decades of experience in international trade law and has successfully served his clients in diverse capacities, from classification and due diligence, to ITAR compliance and drawback. He has significant expertise with importing and exporting high tech products.
Prior to becoming an attorney, Bruce was an Import Specialist at the U.S. Customs Service in Los Angeles for seven years. During this period, he was promoted to Team Leader at LAX. Bruce then joined Hughes Aircraft Company, where he worked in various positions related to import and export compliance. He went on to Hughes Space & Communications Company and The Boeing Company – all in export and import compliance positions. Bruce served on the Commercial Operations Advisory Committee to CBP and the Private Sector Advisory Group at the World Customs Organization. He holds a customs broker license and is a U.S. Army veteran.
Full Bio: https://www.braumillerlaw.com/bio/bruce-h-leeds/
Registration: (click the link below)
https://www.bigmarker.com/braumiller-law-group-pllc/ITAR-YouTar?show_live_page=true
Cost: $25
Join us for an informative webinar on
Tuesday, October 27th, 11 AM- Noon CDT
Your speaker
Judy Davis, Senior Trade Advisor,
Braumiller Consulting Group
Whether you are a long time current CTPAT member, new to the program, or wanting to become a participant, this webinar is for you. Focused on helping companies obtain, maintain and enhance their CTPAT programs, we review the significant changes to the Minimum Security Criteria, talk about valid benefits, and offer insight into action and implementation across the supply chain.
Major focus points we will address:
Judy Davis, Senior Trade Advisor, Braumiller Consulting Group
A well-rounded international trade professional, Judy’s 20+ year career spans a broad range of compliance and security areas. Judy’s operation skill set focuses on practical application and an ability to apply professionalism and experience to specific projects or expanding areas in your organization.
Bio: https://www.braumillerconsulting.com/bio/judy-davis/
Registration: (click the link below)
https://www.bigmarker.com/braumiller-law-group-pllc/CTPAT-Time-to-Get-Your-Ducks-in-a-Row?show_live_page=true
Join us for an informative webinar on the topic of:
US Customs & Border Protection published an advance notice of proposed rulemaking on Oct. 29, 2020 on continuing education requirements for Customs brokers.
This webinar will cover what is being proposed in this announcement, including:
· Continuing education hours requirement
· What classes and webinars are eligible and accredited
· How the requirement will be documented and submitted
· What if continuing education requirement is not met
· CBP’s solicitation of input on proposal
· How to submit comments and suggestions
Bruce Leeds is Of Counsel to Braumiller Law Group PLLC, a law firm specializing in export and import compliance. He is a board member and past President of the FTA and has taught many classes and webinars for the association. He started his career as an Import Specialist with CBP and went on to export and import compliance positions with Hughes Aircraft Company and The Boeing Company. He is a licensed customs broker and is a Certified Customs Specialist. Mr. Leeds is a US Army veteran.
https://www.braumillerlaw.com/bio/bruce-h-leeds/
The NCBFAA Educational Institute in cooperation with the Office of Digital Initiatives at the Department of Commerce, invite you to attend a webinar on the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) that supports North American manufacturing and mutually beneficial trade. The webinar, presented by Adrienne Braumiller of Braumiller Law Group, will explain how the USMCA will create more balanced, reciprocal trade that supports high-paying jobs for Americans and grows the North American economies. This webinar is for the advanced exporter.
NCBFAA and the Office of Digital Initiatives at the Department of Commerce are working closely together to offer this webinar. It will be hosted on the GoToWebinar platform.
· Where to find Key Information and Rules
· Certification Requirements & how to complete
· Filing Post entry claims for USMCA
· General Rules of Origin & Product Specific Rules (Tariff Shift or RVC)
· Special rules for certain sectors, auto, textiles, rubber and plastics, etc.,
· Recordkeeping and supporting documents for Claims
Adrienne Braumiller is an innovative force in the international trade law arena. With almost 30 years of experience, she is widely recognized as a leading authority in Customs, export control, free trade agreements, tariff mitigation, and compliance programs.
Adrienne has received numerous awards in recognition of her leadership and dedication to excellence:
· The State Bar of Texas named Adrienne as the recipient of the prestigious Sarah T. Hughes Women Lawyers of Achievement Award for 2019. The award honors the accomplishments of women who have achieved outstanding recognition in their professional area and who, by doing so, have paved the way for success for other women attorneys. One female attorney is chosen for this award annually from among over 44,000 female attorneys in the state of Texas.
· Adrienne serves as the Co-Chair of the Customs Law Committee of the International Law Section of the American Bar Association.
· Adrienne has been named by Chambers and Partners as a Leader in her Field related to International Trade: Customs in both its U.S. and Global Guides every year from 2015 – 2020. Chambers and Partners, identifies and ranks the most outstanding law firms and lawyers in over 180 jurisdictions throughout the world.
Full bio: https://www.braumillerlaw.com/bio/adrienne-braumiller/
The NCBFAA Educational Institute in cooperation with the Office of Digital Initiatives at the Department of Commerce, invite you to attend a webinar on Trade post pandemic. This webinar will focus on the recent pandemic and how it has forced B2B buyers and sellers to go digital in a big way. Research on decision makers’ behavior globally across industries since the crisis began reveals that the big digital shift is here to stay. This webinar for the advanced exporter.
NCBFAA and the Office of Digital Initiatives at the Department of Commerce are working closely together to offer this webinar. It will be hosted on the GoToWebinar platform. This webinar for the advanced exporter.
NCBFAA and the Office of Digital Initiatives at the Department of Commerce are working closely together to offer this webinar. It will be hosted on the GoToWebinar platform.
Jim Holbein has decades of experience in trade negotiating, trade policy development, tariff nomenclature and administration, customs enforcement, international trade dispute settlement, and import compliance. He has a wealth of experience working with trading firms in the private sector and has participated actively with both importing and exporting firms.
Jim is a former Federal Executive with more than 30 years of government experience, who most recently was responsible for supervising a professional staff maintaining the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the U.S. at the International Trade Commission (USITC). Jim managed the NAFTA trade dispute settlement process while at the U.S. Department of Commerce. He was a diplomat and trade negotiator for the U.S. Department of State, serving in Seoul, Korea and Oslo, Norway. He was a coordinator for State Department participation in the US-Canada Free Trade Talks.
He is the author of more than 25 books, articles, and conference papers dealing with international trade and dispute settlement. Jim received his J.D. from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, where he was fortunate to have Bill Clinton as his criminal law professor. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of California at Santa Barbara. He is licensed to practice law in the District of Columbia.
Full Bio: https://www.braumillerlaw.com/bio/james-holbein-of-counsel/
The NCBFAA Educational Institute in cooperation with the Office of Digital Initiatives at the Department of Commerce, invite you to attend a webinar on Incoterms. Learn the most current Incoterms for 2021 and how to best use them for your shipment. This webinar is for the advanced exporter.
NCBFAA and the Office of Digital Initiatives at the Department of Commerce are working closely together to offer this webinar. It will be hosted on the GoToWebinar platform.
Bonnie Kersch, a Licensed Customs Broker and Certified Customs Specialist, has worked in the compliance world for many years, specializing in the chemical sector. She has experience in almost every aspect of compliance including Classification, Free Trade Agreements, Export Licenses, Broker Management, Denied Parties Screening, Country of Origin Determination, Deemed Exports, Incoterm Determination, Internal Audits of Import Files, Duty Drawback, Transfer Pricing Reconciliation, Valuation, Return Order Imports, Record Retention, and more.
Bonnie has extensive teaching experience and has developed and presented training on numerous Trade Compliance topics throughout her career.
Full bio: https://www.braumillerconsulting.com/bio/bonnie-kersch/
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact NEI Director Cecilia Ferrara cferrara@ncbfaa.org
http://www.partneringforcompliance.org/pfcimp21.pdf”
Adrienne is an innovative force in the international trade law arena. With more than 25 years of experience, she is widely recognized as a leading authority in Customs, import, export, foreign-trade zones, free trade agreements and ITAR compliance.
She has been involved in every aspect of import and export compliance, from developing compliance programs to conducting audits and assessments, representing clients who are under investigation, preparing and submitting voluntary disclosures, preparing and filing classification requests and licenses, analyzing whether specific transactions should be pursued, providing tailored training on specific import/export topics, addressing penalty assessments, and serving as an expert witness in a number of trade cases.
Full bio: https://www.braumillerlaw.com/bio/adrienne-braumiller/
Bruce has decades of experience in international trade law and has successfully served his clients in diverse capacities, from classification and due diligence, to ITAR compliance and drawback. He has significant expertise with importing and exporting high tech products.
Prior to becoming an attorney, Bruce was an Import Specialist at the U.S. Customs Service in Los Angeles for seven years. During this period, he was promoted to Team Leader at LAX. Bruce then joined Hughes Aircraft Company, where he worked in various positions related to import and export compliance. He went on to Hughes Space & Communications Company and The Boeing Company – all in export and import compliance positions. Bruce served on the Commercial Operations Advisory Committee to CBP and the Private Sector Advisory Group at the World Customs Organization. He holds a customs broker license and is a U.S. Army veteran.
Full Bio: https://www.braumillerlaw.com/bio/bruce-h-leeds/
http://www.partneringforcompliance.org/pfcimp21.pdf
Join NCBFAA for an informative webinar on the topic of “Challenges in Exporting to China”
With Bruce Leeds & Devin Sefton of Braumiller Law Group
Tuesday, February, 11th, 2021
1 pm – 2 pm EST
Exporting to China has become increasingly difficult. The change in status of Hong Kong has added to the difficulty. In this webinar we will cover the major restrictions that U.S. exporters and freight forwarders may encounter when exporting to China. These include the following:
Navigating these restrictions may be a challenge – let Devin Sefton and Bruce Leeds from Braumiller Law Group help you understand the obstacles along the way.
Bruce Leeds, Senior Counsel, Braumiller Law Group has decades of experience in international trade law and has successfully served his clients in diverse capacities, from classification and due diligence, to ITAR compliance and drawback. He has significant expertise with importing and exporting high tech products.
Prior to becoming an attorney, Bruce was an Import Specialist at the U.S. Customs Service in Los Angeles for seven years. During this period, he was promoted to Team Leader at LAX. Bruce then joined Hughes Aircraft Company, where he worked in various positions related to import and export compliance. He went on to Hughes Space & Communications Company and The Boeing Company – all in export and import compliance positions. Bruce served on the Commercial Operations Advisory Committee to CBP and the Private Sector Advisory Group at the World Customs Organization. He holds a customs broker license and is a U.S. Army veteran.
Full Bio: https://www.braumillerlaw.com/bio/bruce-h-leeds/
Devin Sefton, Senior Associate Attorney, Braumiller Law Group
Devin advises clients on a host of international trade issues, including matters pertaining to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security, the State Department’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, the Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control, and the Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S., among other regulatory agencies
Devin returns to Braumiller Law Group to head up our new Detroit office after having practiced law in Washington, D.C. for several years. He has extensive experience in advising companies, both large and small, on international trade compliance. By leveraging his comprehensive background with both import and export-related matters, Devin has assisted clients in achieving substantial duty savings and mitigating regulatory risks associated with cross-border transactions.
Full Bio: https://www.braumillerlaw.com/bio/devin-sefton-senior-associate-attorney/
Registration: (click the link below)
https://www.ncbfaa.org/4DCGI/events/898.html?Action=Conference_Detail&ConfID_W=898&menukey=events
This webinar is approved for
1 CCS/CES/MES credit.
