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Recap of the 2019 CBP Trade Symposium

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) held its annual Trade Symposium on July 23 – 24, 2019, in Chicago, IL. With over a thousand attendees, this year’s trade symposium provided a high-level overview of the Agency’s current stance on various issues and the need for stronger partnership between all stakeholders, including the trade community. DTL was on the ground meeting with CBP to get answers to our client’s questions and ensuring we keep our readers in the loop on CBP’s TOP trade priorities. The two-day event included panel discussions and one on one meetings with the Directors and Executive Directors other Centers of Excellence and Expertise, along with exhibitor booths that ranged from CBP Enforcement of Forced Labor, AD/CVD, and IPR to USDA and FDA. Here is a detailed recap of who, what, and when:

DAY ONE:

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By Jennifer Diaz|2022-07-07T11:56:26-04:00July 29, 2019|Best Practices, Customs Expert, Enforcement, Events, Export, Import, International Business, International Law, International Trade, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)|Comments Off

RECAP OF THE 2019 CTPAT CONFERENCE #PATHFORWARD

ctpat 2 The Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism is a voluntary public/private initiative that builds cooperative relationships to strengthen and improve overall international supply chain and U.S. border security. CTPAT is widely recognized as one of the most effective means of providing the highest level of cargo security through close cooperation with international supply chain businesses such as importers, carriers, consolidators, licensed customs brokers, and manufacturers.

At CBP’s CTPAT Conference held on June 25-26, 2019, CBP announced the New Minimum Security Criteria to CTPAT and much more to over 1,600 attendees (the largest conference to date!) – lucky for you, Diaz Trade Law was present and recapped the highlights below:

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By Jennifer Diaz|2019-06-27T10:35:01-04:00June 27, 2019|Best Practices, CTPAT, Customs Expert, Enforcement, Events, Import, International Law, International Trade, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)|2 Comments

THE 411 ON TRADE BASED MONEY LAUNDERING TO STAY IN CTPAT

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Are you a member of the Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT)? Do you want to be? If so, you’ll need to keep up with the future “minimum security requirements” to gain entry (and stay) in the program. A news requirement will include processes to prevent “Trade Based Money Laundering”. Do you have processes and procedures in place yet? Here’s your chance to hear from the experts!

I’ll be attending the CBP CTPAT conference in Orlando from September 12-13, and will have updates hot off the press for you! Experts Steffen Ruigrok and M. Ali Ansari will discuss best practices your company should have in place to ensure your supply chain is free from trade based money laundering issues. This webinar is FREE for clients of Diaz Trade Law, Marcum LLP, TMF Group, and members of OWIT South Florida Admin (ask us for the code)! RSVP HERE.

You don’t want to miss this one!

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By Jennifer Diaz|2018-09-11T11:24:32-04:00September 11, 2018|Best Practices, CTPAT, Events, Export, Import, Import Alert, International Law, International Trade, International Travel, Speaking, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)|2 Comments

How to Protect Your Company from a Cyber Security Breach – RSVP Today!

“Corporate security isn’t getting better fast enough, critical infrastructure security hangs in the balance, and state-backed hackers from around the world are getting bolder and more sophisticated.” -Lily Newman

Whether you’re an importer, custom broker, regulatory affairs professional, in house legal professional, or product development manager, you don’t want to miss our next webinar!

Most companies do not realize how they put themselves at risk of cyber malfeasants. The internet is a dangerous and risky place, prompting a need to learn how to avoid potential problems online. RSVP Now to join our Cyber Security Webinar.

RSVP TODAY! […]

By Jennifer Diaz|2021-10-29T15:27:41-04:00July 27, 2018|Best Practices, Events, International Law, International Trade, International Travel, Speaking, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)|Comments Off

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN- 2018 CBP Trade Symposium

U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced that the 2018 Trade Symposium will be held on August 14-15, 2018 at the Marriott Marquis in Atlanta, GA. Registration opened today Tuesday, May 29^th at 12:00 p.m. EST.

This year’s symposium will include discussions on: […]

By Jennifer Diaz|2022-07-06T16:04:12-04:00May 25, 2018|Events, Import, International Trade, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)|Comments Off

AILA CLE Luncheon: Ports of Entry – Searches, Seizures and More!

Do you know rights (and your clients’ rights) when encountering law enforcement at airports and other ports of entry? Join us at The Rusty Pelican on Wednesday, November 15, 2017, at 11:45AM for an interactive discussion on various issues being encountered by travelers at ports of entry. Our panel of experts will discuss:
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By Jennifer Diaz|2022-07-06T15:54:25-04:00November 7, 2017|Events, International Travel, Seizures, Speaking|1 Comment

OWIT WEBINAR – Why Trade Matters – Supply Chain Trends of 2017

OWIT At the end of 2016, Forbes published an article by Steve Banker identifying supply chain trends to follow in 2017. Now, halfway through 2017, OWIT International‘s supply chain experts will discuss some of these trends, including President Donald Trump’s trade agenda, the “Made in America” supply chain, how e-commerce is or is not reshaping the face of logistics, and automation reducing logistics employees. Join us as we discuss which of these trends are coming to pass, how they are likely to affect trade and business, and what to do about them.

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By Jennifer Diaz|2017-07-19T17:39:07-04:00July 20, 2017|Events, Import, OWIT, Speaking|1 Comment

World Trade Month – Business Opportunities with Cuba – May 14, 2015 – #OWITonCuba

Are you in South Florida and thinking of doing business with Cuba? Do you want to hear from those already successfully doing business with Cuba? Do you want to fully understand what is legal now?

May 14, 2015, I have JUST the event for you! This is your LAST CHANCE to register!

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By Jennifer Diaz|2019-10-21T08:45:46-04:00May 11, 2015|Best Practices, Cuba, Events, Export, Import, OWIT, Speaking, Tobacco, U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)|Comments Off

Calling ALL Animal Lovers! Walk for the Animals – 2/28/15

Every now and then there is a charity that just plain and simply warms your heart and has you painlessly giving away your money you work so hard to obtain. The Humane Society of Greater Miami is that charity for me, hence the break from our normal customs and trade posts. Both of my precious pets are from the Humane Society – and I am extremely thankful.

This is my small way to give back, and I hope you will join me if you are in Miami on 2/28/15!

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By Jennifer Diaz|2019-10-22T03:16:56-04:00October 10, 2014|Events|Comments Off