Webinars & Seminars
Origin of the goods – NAFTA vs USMCA, Risks and Consequences from a U.S. and Mexico Perspective
The implementation of the USMCA on July 1st, 2020 brought about a number of significant upgrades to the NAFTA agreement. Nearly one and a half years into the new agreement, exporters and importers are gradually beginning to experience the real-life challenges and risks presented by the updates and additions to the rules. This is of particular importance as one should recognize that in addition to potential origin verifications under the USMCA, NAFTA verifications can still be conducted until June 30, 2025 for trade transactions that took place up to June 30, 2020 (the date when NAFTA was replaced with the USMCA)
This seminar will review the main differences between both agreements and highlight areas that exporters and importers need to be aware of as they conduct day-to-day trade transactions. Our speakers will also review recent developments impacting trade between USMCA countries with an emphasis on the way that certain provisions in the agreement are being interpreted and applied by MX and US exporters and importers.
Speakers: Brenda Cordova, Mexico Attorney, Braumiller Law Group, PLLC and John Senese, President and CEO of ChemJays LLC dba ChemJays Global Trade Group
Brenda Cordova, Mexico Legal Counsel
Braumiller Law Group, PLLC
Attorney Brenda Cordova heads the Braumiller Law Group legal practice in Mexico. She has been involved in Mexican Customs and trade matters since 1994. Brenda has represented a wide range of multi-national and small companies, advising them on business matters in Mexico. She has helped these clients with their Customs and international trade law issues, and is widely recognized as an expert in the following areas: classification ruling requests, labeling requirements, import/export procedures, certified companies and AEO, free-trade agreements including NAFTA, certificates of origin, IMMEX, foreign investment, and incorporation procedures.
Read Brenda’s full bio here.
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If you missed yesterday’s MAPI webinar:
USMCA vs NAFTA, What Manufacturers Need to Know…click here:
https://www.mapi.net/events/usmca-vs-nafta-what-us-manufacturers-need-know
The United-States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) recently went into effect on July 1, 2020, which ended the twenty-six year reign of NAFTA. While much of the agreement is like NAFTA, it is critical for manufacturers, importers, and exporters to understand the key differences, and how these changes may impact current operations.
During this one-hour webinar, Adrienne Braumiller, Founder & Partner of Braumiller Law Group, and Jennifer Horvath, Partner at Braumiller Law Group, will discuss:
- Changes to rules of origin with a focus on the industry sectors (automotive, chemicals, rubber & plastics, textile) that are particularly impacted
- Differences in the process for completing certificates of origin
- Guidance for sourcing, recordkeeping and accounting, and customs entry processes to comply and prepare for USMCA audits
- New regulations coming out of Canada and Mexico as a result of USMCA
Adrienne Braumiller, Founder & Partner, Braumiller Law Group
Adrienne Braumiller is the founder of Braumiller Law Group PLLC and Braumiller Consulting Group LLC and an innovative force in the international trade law arena. With more than 25 years of experience, she is widely recognized as a leading authority in Customs, import, export, foreign-trade zones, free trade agreements and ITAR compliance.
She has been involved in every aspect of import and export compliance, from developing compliance programs to conducting audits and assessments, representing clients who are under investigation, preparing and submitting voluntary disclosures, preparing and filing classification requests and licenses, analyzing whether specific transactions should be pursued, providing tailored training on specific import/export topics, addressing penalty assessments, and serving as an expert witness in a number of trade cases.
Bio: https://www.braumillerlaw.com/bio/adrienne-braumiller/
Jennifer Horvath, Partner, Braumiller Law Group
Jennifer Horvath advises companies about issues related to import, export and international trade laws, leveraging her extensive corporate regulatory compliance background to provide exceptional analysis of regulatory compliance issues. She has extensive experience in dealing with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the Department of Commerce and the Department of State.
She assists companies with a range of international trade issues, including advising Fortune-ranked companies on complex Customs and export issues. Her practice before U.S. Customs and Border Protection includes strategizing voluntary disclosures (prior disclosure), protest filings, application of free trade agreements (NAFTA, U.S. Korea, etc.) and obtaining release of seized merchandise, as well as extensive experience in representing companies with tariff classifications across a wide range of industries. She has assisted companies in preparation and representation with Customs audits and Focused Assessments
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USMCA /T-MEC
Mexican Changes to the Regulations
(It’s evolving daily!)
An up-to-date and informative webinar presented by Braumiller Law Group Mexico Legal Counsel, Brenda Cordova
Tuesday, August 11th, 10:00 – 11:00 AM CDT
One of the main intentions of USMCA / TMEC is to facilitate trade between Mexico, Canada and the United States by promoting efficient and transparent customs procedures that reduce costs and ensure predictability.
Due to the implementation of this Treaty, Mexico has been making a number of relevant changes to its domestic regulations pertaining to Customs and trade matters. One of these regulation changes is the general Customs rules which were published on June 30th, 2020… however, on July 24, 2020 approximately a month later, Mexico released a new updated version of these rules with many relevant changes!
What are those changes and how they will impact your business operations and investments in Mexico? Are these changes aimed to greatly facilitate trade in Mexico? Will there be more changes?
This webinar will answer those questions, especially those pertaining to IMMEX /maquiladoras, and their VAT certifications, among other related topics.
Who should attend:
Producers, exporters, importers, investors and any one from Canada and the United States with business in Mexico, as well as anyone interested in learning about the Mexican Customs procedures.
Care to ask a question in advance of the webinar for it to (possibly) be included in the presentation? Contact: linnea@braumillerconsulting.com.
Cost: $25.00
To register, click the image below.
Meet the Speaker:
Brenda Cordova, Mexico Legal Counsel
Braumiller Law Group, PLLC
Attorney Brenda Cordova heads the Braumiller Law Group legal practice in Mexico. She has been involved in Mexican Customs and trade matters since 1994. Brenda has represented a wide range of multi-national and small companies, advising them on business matters in Mexico. She has helped these clients with their Customs and international trade law issues, and is widely recognized as an expert in the following areas: classification ruling requests, labeling requirements, import/export procedures, certified companies and AEO, free-trade agreements including NAFTA, certificates of origin, IMMEX, foreign investment, and incorporation procedures. Read Brenda’s full bio here.
This webinar is approved for 1 CCS/CES/MES credit.
USMCA and the Automotive Industry More of What You Need to Know
An informative webinar presented by Senior Associate Attorney, Devin Sefton & Brandon French, Associate Attorney, Braumiller Law Group
Thursday, August 6th, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. CDT
This webinar is a follow-up to the USMCA Automotive webinar presented on June 19th, 2020. It will take a deeper dive into the automotive rules of origin by focusing on how USMCA impacts the automotive industry in practice. We will walk through fact patterns from various segments of the automotive industry and levels of the automotive supply chain to demonstrate how USMCA applies to the relevant stakeholders from both a legal and practical perspective. This webinar will also address developments that have occurred since USMCA came into effect, including new guidance from U.S. Customs and Border Protection, emerging best practices, and issues that remain unresolved to date. While we will briefly cover the basic automotive rules of origin, this webinar is designed for participants that are familiar with the basic requirements of USMCA and are seeking further information on, and analysis of, the practical implications of USMCA on their business.
This webinar will also cover:
- NAFTA to USMCA – What’s changed?
- Anatomy of USMCA Automotive Rules of Origin (ROO) – How to find and interpret the rules
- Overview of New Rules
- Regional Value Content (RVC) Requirements for “core parts,” “principal parts,” and “complimentary parts”
- Steel and Aluminum Requirements
- Labor Value Content (LVC) Requirements
- Applying Automotive ROO – a walk through the automotive supply chain from start to finish:
- How USMCA applies to each level of the supply chain
- Impact on indirect suppliers to the automotive industry
- Discussion of important exceptions and specialized rules
- How to claim and support USMCA treatment
Care to ask a question in advance of the webinar so it may be (possibly) included within the presentation? Email your question(s) to: linnea@braumillerconsulting.com
*The Previous Automotive webinar on 6/19 in the series is in the “On-demand” BLG library. To access, please click the link below and navigate to the “on-demand” library: https://www.bigmarker.com/communities/braumiller-law-group-pllc/conferences
Cost: $25.00
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Meet the Speakers:
Devin Sefton, Senior Associate Attorney,
Braumiller Law Group, PLLC
Devin advises clients on a host of international trade issues, including matters pertaining to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security, the State Department’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, the Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control, and the Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S., among other regulatory agencies.
Devin returns to Braumiller Law Group to head up our new Detroit office after having practiced law in Washington, D.C. for several years. He has extensive experience in advising companies, both large and small, on international trade compliance. By leveraging his comprehensive background with both import and export-related matters, Devin has assisted clients in achieving substantial duty savings and mitigating regulatory risks associated with cross-border transactions. Read Devin’s full bio here.
Brandon French, Associate Attorney, Braumiller Law Group, PLLC
Brandon’s experience primarily includes researching classification issues, drafting Section 301 comments and exclusion requests, as well as successfully assisting clients with obtaining Section 301 extensions. In addition, Brandon has worked directly with clients to obtain refunds for approved Section 301 exclusion requests. Brandon has also assisted with a wide range of import, export, and other international trade compliance issues.
Brandon earned his J.D. from Appalachian School of Law (ASL) in Grundy, VA. Before ASL, Brandon attended Charlotte School of Law where he was on Law Review and a member of the Honors Program. Prior to his legal studies, Brandon attended Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU) and received his B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies with a minor in Sports Administration. While at FDU, Brandon was a member of the schools golf team. Read Brandon’s full bio here.
This webinar is approved for
1 CCS/CES/MES credit.
USMCA and the Rubber & Plastics Industries What You Need to Know About Chapters 39 and 40
An informative webinar brought to you by Braumiller Law Group and Braumiller Consulting Group
Presented by Bonnie Kersch, Senior Trade Advisor with Braumiller Consulting Group and Megan Mohler, Associate Attorney with Braumiller Law Group
Thursday, July 16th, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. CDT
(now in our on-demand library)
This webinar will discuss the steps to take in order to qualify your product for the USMCA under the new rules spelled out by this agreement. As with the recent BLG USMCA webinars, this presentation will go in-depth on the topic, allowing for Q&A at the end of the presentation.
This webinar will cover:
- HS Chapters 39 (Plastics) and 40 (Rubber)
- We will walk through the steps to determine whether a good qualifies for USMCA Including:
- Preference Criterion
- The new “7 Rules”
- Product-specific Rules of Origin
- De Minimis and other Valuation ways to qualify
Care to ask a question in advance of the webinar so it may be (possibly) included within the presentation? Send your question(s) to Linnea Deeds at linnea@braumillerconsulting.com.
Cost: $25.00
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Meet the Speakers:
Bonnie Kersch, Senior Trade Advisor
Braumiller Consulting Group, LLC
Bonnie Kersch, a Licensed Customs Broker and Certified Customs Specialist, has worked in the compliance world for many years, specializing in the chemical sector. She has experience in almost every aspect of compliance including Classification, Free Trade Agreements, Export Licenses, Broker Management, Denied Parties Screening, Country of Origin Determination, Deemed Exports, Incoterm Determination, Internal Audits of Import Files, Duty Drawback, Transfer Pricing Reconciliation, Valuation, Return Order Imports, Record Retention, and more. Bonnie has extensive teaching experience and has developed and presented training on numerous Trade Compliance topics throughout her career. Read Bonnie’s full bio here.
Megan Mohler, Associate Attorney
Braumiller Law Group, PLLC
Megan helps clients on a wide range of international trade-related issues. Her areas of practice focus on import laws and export controls, navigating Trade Promotion Authority actions, representing companies before several governmental agencies, including U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security, Department of Commerce, U.S. Census Bureau, and Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Controls. Megan assists companies with various import compliance matters, including advising on and filing Section 301 and 232 exclusion requests, writing briefs before the Court of International Trade, free trade agreement qualifications (e.g., NAFTA), responding to CBP inquiries, filing protests, classification reviews, submitting CBP ruling requests, tariff mitigation strategies, country of origin determinations, foreign trade zone issues, and assisting companies in Customs audits. She also has experience in conducting internal investigations related to prior disclosures to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Read Megan’s full bio here.
This webinar is approved for
1 CCS/CES/MES credit.
USMCA – Uniform Regulations from the Mexico Perspective
An informative webinar presented by Brenda Cordova, Mexico Legal Counsel to Braumiller Law Group
Thursday, July 2nd, 10:00 – 11:00 AM CDT
(now in our on-demand library)
On June 3rd, 2020, the Mexican Minister of Economy published an interim English version of the Uniform Regulations with the intention of informing the trade industry on the procedures and requirements for the interpretation, application and administration of Chapter 4, 5, 6 and 7 of the Free Trade Agreement signed between the United States, Mexico and Canada (USMCA / TMEC).
The Mexican government announced that its publication serves as guidance only, as it may still be updated on or before July 1st, 2020. According to this, it is expected that the day this webinar takes place, we should have in our hands the final and official version of the USMCA / TMEC Uniform Regulations for Mexico.
This webinar will cover the updated structure of the Uniform Regulations in regard to:
- Origin Verification Procedures
- Origin Procedures
- Customs Administration and Trade Facilitation
- Rules of Origin
- Automotive Goods
Who should attend:
Producers, exporters, importers of goods distributed in Mexico, Canada and the United States, as well as anyone interested in learning how the new USMCA / TMEC rules may impact their business.
Care to ask a question in advance of the webinar for it to (possibly) be included in the presentation? Send your question(s) to linnea@braumillerconsulting.com
Cost: $25.00
To view the on-demand webinar, please click the image below.
Meet the Speaker:
Brenda Cordova, Mexico Legal Counsel
Braumiller Law Group, PLLC
Brenda heads the Braumiller Law Group legal practice in Mexico. She has been involved in Mexican Customs and trade matters since 1994. Brenda has represented a wide range of multi-national and small companies, advising them on business matters in Mexico. She has helped these clients with their Customs and international trade law issues, and is widely recognized as an expert in the following areas: classification ruling requests, labeling requirements, import/export procedures, certified companies and AEO, free-trade agreements including NAFTA, certificates of origin, IMMEX, foreign investment, and incorporation procedures. Read Brenda’s full bio here.
This webinar is approved for
1 CCS/CES/MES credit.
USMCA
A Deeper Dive Much More of, What You Need to Know
An informative webinar moderated by Adrienne Braumiller, Founder, Braumiller Law Group
Your Presenters are:
George Tuttle III from Tuttle Law and Cindy DeLeon, Founder and Senior Trade Auditor of DeLeon Trade
Thursday, June 25th, 10:30 AM – Noon CDT
(now in our on-demand library)
For those of you who attended the ICPA Tuttle Law-Braumiller Law webinar on May 19th covering the USMCA and have been attending the additional (3) USMCA webinars that were requested (Chemicals, Rubber & Plastics held June 3rd, Apparel & Textiles held June 10th and Automotive held June 19th), we would like to introduce the 4th webinar that has been added to the series via popular demand.
This webinar will cover:
- USMCA Audits
- Intermediate Articles
- Inventory Methods for fungibility
- Record-keeping
- Net Cost calculations deeper dive
As with the other webinars in this series, this presentation will go in depth regarding the above bullet points. There will be a Q&A immediately following the presentation.
Have a question that you would like to submit in advance of the webinar that may (possibly) be incorporated into the presentation? Contact Linnea Deeds linnea@braumillerconsulting.com.
Cost: $25.00
To view the on-demand webinar, please click the image below.
Meet the Speakers:
Adrienne Braumiller, Founding Partner
Braumiller Law Group PLLC
Adrienne is the founder of Braumiller Law Group PLLC and an innovative force in the international trade law arena. With more than 25 years of experience, she is widely recognized as a leading authority in Customs, import, export, foreign-trade zones, free trade agreements and ITAR compliance. She has been involved in every aspect of import and export compliance, from developing compliance programs to conducting audits and assessments, representing clients who are under investigation, preparing and submitting voluntary disclosures, preparing and filing classification requests and licenses, analyzing whether specific transactions should be pursued, providing tailored training on specific import/export topics, addressing penalty assessments, and serving as an expert witness in a number of trade cases. Read Adrienne’s full bio here.
George R. Tuttle, III
Law Offices of George R. Tuttle
George has over 35 years experience advising clients and litigating matters relating to classification, valuation, country-of-origin, special duty exemptions, NAFTA, drawback, regulatory audits and compliance assessments, penalties, and broker compliance. He also has extensive experience advising clients on export control and licensing matters and is the author of Distribution Licenses: The License Holder as Policeman and Other Related Issues, Law and Policy of Export Controls, published by the American Bar Association, Section of International Law. George Tuttle has been a frequent speaker on various Customs matters before trade groups and Customs brokers. Read George’s full bio here.
Cindy Deleon, Founder & Senior Trade Auditor
Deleon Trade LLC
Cindy is the founder of Deleon Trade LLC and Senior Trade Auditor. Cindy utilizes her audit experience to assist clients in strengthening internal control program to ensure U.S. Customs compliance and passing of focused assessments and customs audits. She works with clients to identify risks in import operations and develop compliance manuals and procedures. Cindy has prepared prior disclosure documentation and statistical samples using the same EZ-Quant software used by U.S. Customs, prepared transaction value reconciliations covering multiple types of value adjustments, prepared cost submissions and computed value reconciliations, and conducted comprehensive special trade program reviews in response to U.S. Customs inquiries. Her technical expertise of the U.S. Customs audit process has helped clients achieve favorable audit results. Read Cindy’s full bio here.
This webinar is approved for
1.5 CCS/CES/MES credit
USMCA/T-MEC Update – What You Need to Know
Join Lexology for an informative webinar presented by Adrienne Braumiller, Founder & Partner of Braumiller Law Group, Brenda Cordova, Braumiller Law Group Mexico Attorney and Vincent Routhier, Partner with DS Avocats, Canada
Tuesday, June 23rd, 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. CDT (U.S.)
(60 minutes)*
U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer notified Congress April 24 that the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement will enter into force on July 1, 2020. Following that notification to Congress, the U.S. certified to Mexico and Canada that it’s ready for the NAFTA replacement to take effect.
“The crisis and recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic demonstrates that now, more than ever, the United States should strive to increase manufacturing capacity and investment in North America. The USMCA’s entry into force is a landmark achievement in that effort,” Lighthizer said.
Time to dig into the details and planning stages.
This webinar will cover:
- Where to find the rules for navigating the USMCA
- Rules of Origin and a practical approach to analyzing these rules
- What the USMCA Certification should contain and key considerations
- Comparison of the USMCA provisions to NAFTA
- National Treatment Rules, including drawback and the lesser of the duty rule
- Customs enforcement including verification audits and record requests/desk reviews
- USMCA/T-MEC – a Mexico Perspective
- USMCA-a Canadian Perspective
To register, please click on the image below.
(You will be redirected to the Lexology website to complete your registration).
Please feel free to forward questions in advance to bob@braumillerlaw.com
* This will be a very comprehensive webinar, with several questions being answered during the presentation, as well as plenty of time (30 minutes-optional) set aside for Q&A afterward.
Meet the Speakers:
Adrienne Braumiller, Founder & Partner
Braumiller Law Group, PLLC
Adrienne Braumiller is the founder of Braumiller Law Group PLLC and an innovative force in the international trade law arena. With more than 25 years of experience, she is widely recognized as a leading authority in Customs, import, export, foreign-trade zones, free trade agreements and ITAR compliance. She has been involved in every aspect of import and export compliance, from developing compliance programs to conducting audits and assessments, representing clients who are under investigation, preparing and submitting voluntary disclosures, preparing and filing classification requests and licenses, analyzing whether specific transactions should be pursued, providing tailored training on specific import/export topics, addressing penalty assessments, and serving as an expert witness in a number of trade cases. Read Adrienne’s full bio here.
Brenda Cordova, Mexico Attorney
Braumiller Law Group, PLLC
Brenda Cordova heads the Braumiller Law Group legal practice in Mexico. She has been involved in Mexican Customs and trade matters since 1994. Brenda has represented a wide range of multi-national and small companies, advising them on business matters in Mexico. She has helped these clients with their Customs and international trade law issues, and she is widely recognized as an expert in the following areas: classification ruling requests, labeling requirements, import/export procedures, certified companies and free-trade agreements including NAFTA, certificates of origin, IMMEX, foreign investment, and incorporation procedures. Read Brenda’s full bio here.
Vincent Routhier, Partner
DS Avocats, Canada
Vincent Routhier’s practice is focused on international trade and customs law; particularly in the areas of trade remedies, cross-border trade facilitation and customs/export controls compliance. He assists clients in developing import compliance programs and has represented clients before Canadian and U.S. administrative agencies in the context of trade and customs proceedings. He also advises corporate clients and governments on a broad range of international trade and customs law technical matters, providing strategic counsel in regards to issues arising from WTO Agreements, bilateral trade agreements, Canadian trade and customs legislation and U.S. trade and customs provisions. Read Vincent’s full bio here.
In today’s enforcement environment, U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) is looking at a rich gold mine of potential violations – including country of origin, trans-shipment, evasion of Section 232 and 301 duties, non-compliance with free trade agreements, intellectual property rights enforcement, Chapter 98 classifications and the traditional valuation and HTS classification issues.
USMCA and the Automotive Industry – What You Need to Know
An informative webinar presented by George Tuttle with Tuttle Law Office and Devin Sefton, Senior Associate Attorney with Braumiller Law Group
Friday, June 19th, 10:00 a.m. – noon CDT
(now in our on-demand library)
This webinar was also requested by several who participated in the Braumiller-Tuttle Law USMCA webinar on May 19th and is the final in our series of three* webinars. Much like the preceding two webinars in this series, it will go in-depth on the topic, allowing for Q&A at the end of the presentation.
This webinar will cover:
- Regional Value Content (RVC) Requirements
- Finished Vehicles
- “Core parts”
- “Principal parts”
- “Complimentary parts”
- Steel and Aluminum Requirements
- Labor Value Content (LVC) Requirements
- Staging Timeline
- Practical Considerations for Auto-Industry
*The previous two webinars in the series are now located in the “On-demand” BLG library. ‘USMCA and the Rubber, Plastics and Chemical Industries’ (presented on June 3rd) and ‘USMCA and the Textile and Apparel Industry’ (presented on June 10th).
Cost: $25.00
To view the on-demand webinar, please click the image below.
Meet the Speakers:
George R. Tuttle, III
Law Offices of George R. Tuttle
George has over 35 years experience advising clients and litigating matters relating to classification, valuation, country-of-origin, special duty exemptions, NAFTA, drawback, regulatory audits and compliance assessments, penalties, and broker compliance. He also has extensive experience advising clients on export control and licensing matters and is the author of Distribution Licenses: The License Holder as Policeman and Other Related Issues, Law and Policy of Export Controls, published by the American Bar Association, Section of International Law. George Tuttle has been a frequent speaker on various Customs matters before trade groups and Customs brokers. Read George’s full bio here.
Devin Sefton, Senior Associate Attorney
Braumiller Law Group, PLLC
Devin advises clients on a host of international trade issues, including matters pertaining to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security, the State Department’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, the Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control, and the Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S., among other regulatory agencies. Devin returns to Braumiller Law Group to head up our new Detroit office after having practiced law in Washington, D.C. for several years. He has extensive experience in advising companies, both large and small, on international trade compliance. By leveraging his comprehensive background with both import and export-related matters, Devin has assisted clients in achieving substantial duty savings and mitigating regulatory risks associated with cross-border transactions. Read Devin’s full bio here.
This webinar is approved for 1 CCS/CES/MES credit.