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CBP and CPSC Officials to Speak at ACI Import Compliance and Enforcement Conference

The American Conference Institute is holding its fifth Forum on Import Compliance and Enforcement in Washington, D.C. on October 26 and 27, 2009.

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Cheryl Falvey, General Counsel, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, who helped determine that agency's implementation of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA), will be presenting at the forum. Acting Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Jay Ahern will be the keynote speaker. Other CBP officials in attendance and/or presenting include:

Daniel Baldwin, Assistant Commissioner, Office of International Trade

Claudia Villar, Branch Chief, Import Safety, Office of International Trade

Thomas Jesukiewicz, Assistant Field Director, Office of International Trade

Cathey Sauceda, Director, Import Safety and Interagency Requirements

Brian Barulich, Senior Attorney, Office of Regulations and Rulings

The topics that are scheduled to be covered at the forum include:

Integrating C-TPAT and AEO into an effective worldwide security program

ACE: update on new processing system, how to obtain and use data effectively

Making the 102 grade: how to optimize report card scores and ensure compliance

Meeting Lacey Act requirements to minimize enforcement risks

Penalties and liquidated damages - what makes a good penalty case

Customs enforcement priorities and regulatory outlook

Cutting costs while meeting new CBP requirements

Minimizing duty liabilities with special import programs: Duty drawback , Chapter 98 provisions, and GSP

Dealing with import agencies: best practices to ensure efficient entry process and respond to inspections and investigations

Imported product safety: developing customized controls to meet higher safety standards

Improving valuation and classification process to minimize duty

FTAs: how to qualify imports and increase savings opportunities

Prior disclosure: how to know when its time to file

Implementing an Internal Review Program for Import Compliance

In addition to CBP and CPSC officials, a number of business leaders (including individuals from Delphi, Dresser, Dupont, General Electric, Hasbro, IBM, Mattel, Nestle, Pfizer, and US Steel) will partake in the presentations covering these topics. Add-on interactive workshops will be available on a third day, October 28, 2009, on maximizing Foreign Trade Zone benefits and obtaining Authorized Economic Operator status.

ACI Import Conference webpage and registration form available at www.americanconference.com/Import

Reference discount code "ITT" to receive a $300 off the standard price of the conference.