A One-Day Seminar conducted by Donna L. Bade Attorney Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A. Chicago, Illinois
Thursday, July 15, 2004 8:30 - 9:00 a.m.  9:00 - 12:00 Noon  12:00 - 1:00 p.m.  1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Breakfast/Registration Morning Session Lunch Afternoon Session 29th Floor Executive Offices World Trade Center of New Orleans The WTC parking garage offers a $5 "early bird" special for those who park their cars by 9:00 a.m. and are out by 6:00 p.m.

"CLEARING YOUR IMPORTS THROUGH CUSTOMS – A STEP-BY-STEP APPROACH" 
(Morning Session: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon) - 3 CLE credits

Whether you are a first-time or active importer, the obligations that the U.S Government imposes on companies to ensure compliance with all import requirements are exacting. This session will help attendees develop a thorough understanding of the major areas of concern under the Customs laws.

• The role of the Customs Broker
• U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) – who does what now
• Relationship with other government agencies with oversight on imports
• Customs entry procedures, requirements, and documentation
• Key importer responsibilities: Classification, Valuation, Country of Origin, Marking, and Recordkeeping

"IMPROVING YOUR CUSTOMS COMPLIANCE – A STEP-BY-STEP REVIEW" 
(Afternoon Session: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.) - 3 CLE credits

The Customs Modernization Act continues to redefine the relationship between Customs and the import community. Whether the issue involves revised focus assessment and inspection procedures or the day-to-day mandate of "reasonable care," importers are increasingly scrutinized for their compliance with all import requirements.

• Importer-Customs shared responsibilities
• Keys to a successful compliance program
• How to prepare for and survive a Customs audit
• Compliance with the new Free Trade Agreements (Singapore, Chile, Australia, CAFTA – also NAFTA)
• What is CTPAT (Customs & Trade Partnership Against Terrorism) and why companies should consider participating
• FDA Bio-Terrorism Act requirements
• Voluntary Customs disclosure program on infractions
• Government penalties and enforcement

Donna L. Bade is an attorney in the Chicago office of Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg. Ms. Bade’s practice is focused on Trade Regulation and Customs Law, Import & Export Trade Law, Regulatory Law and Transportation Law. Ms. Bade is a licensed customs broker and spent many years working as a customs broker and freight forwarder in Detroit, St. Louis and Chicago prior to attending law school. She has lectured extensively on issues pertaining to Import and Export Law and Procedures, and has several publications on related topics. Ms. Bade has taught an LLM class in Import and Export Trade Law as adjunct professor at The John Marshall Law School. She currently serves on the Board of Advisors for the LLM Program. Ms. Bade is a member of the Illinois Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the American Society of International Law, the Court of International Trade Bar Association, and the Chicago Bar Association. She is a past president and director of the Chicago Customs Brokers & Freight Forwarders Association. She received her B.A. in Psychology from Hope College and her J.D. and L.L.M in International Business and Trade from The John Marshall Law School.

 

In Cooperation With

 

Ark-La-Tex Regional Export & Technology Center

Baton Rouge Center for World Affairs

Consular Corps of New Orleans

French-American Chamber of Commerce

Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

International Trade Council/Red River Region

Le Centre International de Lafayette

Louisiana District Export Council

Louisiana International Trade Center/SBDC

Louisiana Tax Free Shopping

Louisiana Technology Council

New Orleans U.S. Export Assistance Center

Propeller Club, Port of New Orleans

World Affairs Council of New Orleans

World Trade Club of Greater New Orleans

Registration Fee

Members of the sponsoring organizations: $35 per session, or $60 for both sessions.
Non-members: $40 per session, or $70 for both sessions.
(Lunch and all handout materials are included for either session)

If you are a WTC member, the registration fee can be charged to your account number noted on the registration form. 

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