This seminar will equip attendees with information about the latest changes in U.S. laws and regulations governing imports and exports of technology and high-tech products. We will also provide an update on current discussions in Washington on trade issues. Topics covered will include:

• Best practices in customs and export compliance Internal control programs

• An update from the Office of Export Enforcement, U.S. Department of Commerce and from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection

• Hear about the working groups of the AeA Customs and Export Controls committees
• Learn how a trade association can provide advocacy efforts to support trade compliance
• Review of compliance basics and Customs' expectations, with an emphasis on classification.
• Recent classification rulings and a discussion of the rulings process.
• Examples and discussion of 2007 HTSUS changes in Chapter 85 and other relevant provisions.
• Customs Compliance Best Practices including Post Entry review and Broker Management
• Tips on how to obtain upper management support and create cross functional teams for enhanced compliance
• Using Internal Controls to control your risk.
• Regulatory Audit wants to talk to me? Now what?
• Discussion of the companies, countries and persons you are prohibited from exporting to under US law and the export restrictions applicable to a wide range of goods and technologies.
• Learn about export control regulations applicable to the transfer of technology, including the release of technology to foreign national employees.
• Understand export controls applicable to software containing encryption

• Failure to comply with Customs and Export Controls can result in fines and loss of your export privileges?
• You may have to apply for an export license ('deemed export' rule) if you employ a foreign national?
• Leveraging the ACE System can improve your bottom line, gain operational efficiency, and enhance trade compliance?