Overview

This session conducted by USDOC will give you a solid understanding of how Rules of Origin operate is necessary to take full advantage of these FTAs and can speed your documentation process while improving customer service.

• Learn about the various types of Free Trade Agreements. We will discuss the FTAs with specific Rules of Origin as well as those with Substantial Transformation.
• Gain a solid understanding of how Rules of Origin operate and can speed your documentation process.
• You will leave the session with a level of increased confidence and a toolkit of online resources to refer to in building a successful trade program.
• Have your questions answered by of our team of Rules of Origin experts. Listen and learn from questions asked by companies participating in the Webinar.
  

Additionally: Robert Stein, LCHB,CCS of Mohawk Global Logistics will provide Rules of Origin information specific to NAFTA

When: July 31, 12-2pm
Where: IBC Board room, 100 Chestnut St, Suite 1910 (HSBC Bldg Downtown Rochester)
Cost: IBC Members $20/pp (use discount code IBC at registration)
Non-Members $30/pp
Lunch provided
Credit Cards Accepted
Limited Space - Registration required!!

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Trade News that may be of interest to your business!!

CHINA

Business. US Chamber of Commerce statement on US-China business agreements. (available at: http://www.uschamber.com ) issued: 6/16/08.

Textiles. Commerce Department final rule on expiration of the special safeguard program on Chinese textile exports. (available at: http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/E8-13482.htm ) issued: 6/16/08.

EUROPEAN UNION

Information Technology. National Association of Manufacturers statement on US World Trade Organization case against European Union tariffs on information technology. (available at: http://www.nam.org ) issued: 6/16/08.

EXPORT CONTROLS

MTCR. Commerce Department final rule making changes to missile technology exports. (available at: http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-13468.pdf ) issued: 6/16/08.

FOREIGN INVESTMENT

Latin America. Tufts University study on foreign investment in the Americas. (available at: http://ase.tufts.edu/gdae/WorkingGroup_FDI.htm ) issued: 6/16/08.

FRANCE

Trade. US Chamber of Commerce report on France and global trade. (available at: http://www.uschamber.com ) issued: 6/16/08.

LATIN AMERICA

Foreign Investment. Tufts University study on foreign investment in the Americas. (available at: http://ase.tufts.edu/gdae/WorkingGroup_FDI.htm ) issued: 6/16/08.

TEXTILES

China. Commerce Department final rule on expiration of the special safeguard program on Chinese textile exports. (available at: http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/E8-13482.htm ) issued: 6/16/08.

TRADE POLICY

FTAs. Several letters for support of the pending free trade agreements. (available at: http://www.ustr.gov/assets/Document_Library/Fact_Sheets/2008/asset_upload_file737_14684.pdf ) issued: 6/16/08.