The Essentials of Importing and the Impact of Retaliatory Tariffs CLE (EDU180913)

Thursday, September 13, 2018

9:00 AM to 1:00 PM (Eastern Daylight Time)

CBA Law Center

30 Bank St, New Britain, Connecticut, United States

Access Recording

Presented by the Connecticut Bar Association

About the Program

Get a practical overview of international trade law for imports into the United States and how it relates to commercial transactions. Learn about the most recent updates on “retaliation” tariffs and their potential effects on importers and domestic industries.

You Will Learn

  • Basic compliance issues for importing goods, classification and assessment of duty, valuation basics, and the origin and marking of goods
  • Free trade agreements, preference programs, and duty saving measures (FTZ, bonded warehouse, drawback)
  • Antidumping and countervailing duties
  • Section 232, 301/trade wars
  • Penalties and how to ensure compliance

Who Should Attend

Any in-house counsel or other attorney who advises clients on business transactions and wants to get a better understanding of how international trade law impacts business.

Cost

(Includes a light breakfast, electronic materials*, and parking in the public garage at 35 Bank St)

Member $145
Non-member $290
Student Member $15

Speakers

Andrea Abraham, Meeks Sheppard Leo & Pillsbury, Fairfield
Ralph H. Sheppard, Meeks Sheppard Leo & Pillsbury, Fairfield


CLE Credit

CT: 3.5 CLE Credits (General)
NY: 4.0 CLE Credits (AOP)

The Connecticut Bar Association/CT Bar Institute is an accredited provider of New York State CLE. This program qualifies for transitional and non-transitional credits. Financial hardship information available upon request.

*Electronic materials are included in the price of the seminar. Any materials for this seminar will be e-mailed to registrants prior to the seminar for download. No paper copies will be prepared, unless purchased separately. Please note that refunds will not be granted once course materials have been sent. Cancellations made less than 2 business days prior to event are non-refundable.



Contact

Member Service Center
Email: msc@ctbar.org
Phone: (844)469-2221