The objective of the AeA Customs Committee is to educate and keep members current on Customs regulations and issues, as well as to work with the United States and foreign governments as necessary to make Customs procedures streamlined, effective, and transparent for both government and industry. 

The committee is made up of over 170 Customs and global trade professionals from U.S. high technology companies. It is one of the largest and most active committees in AeA.

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The AeA Customs Committee has the following subcommittees which function as working groups. These subcommittees develop position papers, comment letters, education events, best practices documents, and work closely with government agencies as representatives from the high tech industry on Customs matters.

• Best Practices 

• China

• Security Programs

• Trade Agreements 

• World Customs Organization (WCO)

In addition to the subcommittee focus groups, the committee follows issues related to: 

• Classification

• High Tech Shipping

• Rules of Origin

• U.S. ratification of the Revised Kyoto Convention for Harmonization & Simplification of Customs Procedures

• Valuation

The AeA Customs Committee is recognized as the high tech industry source for Customs issues by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The committee also works closely with the U.S. International Trade Commission and the Office of the United State Trade Representative.
The committee meets quarterly, bringing in guest speakers from Capitol Hill and the Administration. The subcommittees also provide updates on their work during these meetings. On a daily basis, committee members are kept abreast of Customs issues via emails covering new articles, new regulations and hearings on Capitol Hill.

Upcoming Events

• June 13, 2008 - Quarterly Committee Meeting - Microsoft Corporation - Redmond, VA

Recent AeA Actions & Accomplishments
The work of the AeA Customs Committee is always evolving. Be sure to check out the latest quarterly Customs Committee Briefing Book and minutes to see what the committee is up to.

Joining the AeA Customs Committee
All AeA members are welcome to participate in the AeA Customs Committee. It is one of the many benefits of being an AeA member. 

For more information or to join the committee contact: Ken Montgomery, Director, International Trade Regulation, Tel: 202-682-4433.

This page was last updated on 03/27/08.  
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