3rd Annual International 'Trade and Customs Compliance Strategies' 2010

Overcome the challenges of a myriad of new provisions and standards to avert compliance risks and take advantage of new trade opportunities

The business environment companies operate in has become more and more integrated over the years. With a 27-state strong European Union, and increased trade with emerging markets such as India, Brazil, China or the CIS, as well as coordination with US import-export standards, there have been many developments in recent years pushing for regulation that appropriately reflects and responds to the demands of this integrated business environment. In the last two years especially, there have been a myriad of developments from the WTO and the European Commission meant to create a simplified and more effective trade and customs environment. With different regulations and provisions in place, however, changes can sometimes be too complex and intricate. Some of the new regulatory provisions now being discussed, while meant to better facilitate trade and simplify procedures, are perceived to have the opposite effect, with disturbing cost consequences on companies doing trade.

This 3^rd annual pan-European marcus evans conference offers you a unique opportunity to engage with cross-industry practitioners, to learn from key practical case studies and to discuss best-in-class customs strategies. It will consider specifically the full impact of the modernised customs code on business and the implications for customs valuation, classification and rules of origin. It will discuss the costs versus the benefits of AEO and look into customs updates form the USA and the CIS. By attending this topical and high-level conference, you will gain practical insight into customs procedures and processes that will safeguard you from compliance risks and help you achieve increased profitability.