Free Trade Agreements: Rules of Origin & Certification

09/26/2024
10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
(GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US and Canada)

About

WEBINAR RECORDING ONLY

Ensure the accuracy of your FTA documentation.  Apply common qualification methods across agreements.

Understanding how Rules of Origin work is necessary to take full advantage of Free Trade Agreements, including USMCA, and can speed your documentation process while improving customer service.
In This Webinar You Will:
  • Learn how Rules of Origin in all FTAs have shared concepts, definitions, and formulas.
  • Understand the central role of HS classification numbers. 
  • Apply different qualification methods.
  • Gain a solid understanding of how Rules of Origin operate and how qualification for one might lead to qualification for many.
  • Leave the session with a level of increased confidence and a toolkit of online resources
What are Free Trade Agreements?
Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) include negotiated lower or zero import tariffs.  This may mean lower costs for your customers and more sales for your company.  Only qualified products get these benefits. Manufactured products must meet the FTA’s Rules of Origin.

Cost: $10 (If you participated in the original live event you should continue to have access at no cost until 2030)

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Speakers

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Meredith Bond

Director @ US Commercial Service Omaha

Meredith Bond is the Director of the US Commercial Service’s Omaha office, a federal agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce.  She works with clients across Nebraska to develop international marketing strategies, locate overseas business contacts and solve export process problems.  She collaborates with local trade development organizations and Commercial Service colleagues worldwide to provide customized solutions for U.S. companies.  Ms. Bond also serves as a nationwide resource to colleagues and clients in the area of Free Trade Agreements. 

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Susan Whitney

Regional Director