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NOVEMBER 16
TRADE ZONES, TARIFFS AND
ANTIDUMPING DUTIES 101
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Join us as we explore the fundamentals of Free Trade Zones (FTZs), their benefits to business, as well as one of the hottest topics in trade today, antidumping. This seminar is designed for those who are unfamiliar with FTZs including a more recently available program called an Alternative Site Framework (ASF). Whether you are importing, exporting or a third-party service provider, this seminar will give you the opportunity to learn the program basics and operational requirements from those managing and operating their own FTZ's.
The second portion of the seminar will expose the latest perspective regarding changes to countervailing (CVD) and antidumping (ADD) duties. CVD and ADD have gotten a lot of press lately due to their impact on trade across many industries. Learn what duties may change in the future, as well as what the implications are to those who import products subject to ADD and CVD.
So Why Attend?
- Learn and understand the benefits of a FTZ and navigate the FTZ regulatory environment with the experts.
- Stay up-to-date on the regulatory environment surrounding import duties.
- Network with peers and professionals who are either well versed in these topics or who are seeking more information.
Lizbeth Levinson, Partner -- Kutak Rock LLP (D.C.)
- The role of the International Trade Commission and the Department of Commerce in antidumping cases
- The role of the Customs and Border Protection in antidumping cases and how it impacts importers of record.
- Recent antidumping cases to look out for.
- Circumvention of antidumping duty orders and what importers have to do to comply.
- Sunset reviews at the International Trade Commission.
Lynn Larson,
Foreign Trade Zone Manager -- CNH Industrial America, LLC
- What is a FTZ and benefits?
- Start-up and follow through.
- Lessons learned.
Terry McMullen, President -- Cargo Zone LLC (General Purpose Foreign Trade Zone #19)
- Background and history on the Omaha area Foreign Trade Zone and the growth of the Foreign Trade Zone operations in Nebraska.
- The Governing body, authorization and "features and benefits" in general.
Cory Johnson, Business Development Manager -- AIT Worldwide Logistics
Foreign Trade Zone Administrator -- Cargo Zone LLC
- Procedural background on how goods flow in and out of the local Zone, along with some of the projects that have been managed to date.
- Recent requests for potential usage.
Mindy Ruffalo -- Consultant
- Overview for CBP: Alternative Site Framework (ASF)
- The Structure of the FTZ Board
- The "What" and "Why" of the ASF
- Application Process
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Date:
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Thursday, November 16, 2017
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Time:
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8:00-8:30 am -- Registration/Networking (breakfast included)
8:30-11:30 am -- Program
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Location:
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Tiburon Clubhouse, 10302 South 168th Street, Omaha, NE 402.896.1323
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Fee:
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Platinum, Gold and Silver Members: FREE
Bronze Members: $35/person
Non-Members: $75/person
Student/Retirees: $35/person
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Registration Deadline: Friday, November 13, 2017
Payment can be made at the door or sent to: MITA, P.O. Box 642123, Omaha, NE 68164 (no-shows will be billed).
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Lizbeth Levinson
Partner
Kutak Rock LLP
Lizbeth represents foreign exporters and U.S. importers in trade actions before the U.S. International Trade Commission, the U.S. Department of Commerce, and Customs and Border Protection. Specialities include antidumping and countervailing duty investigations, scope rulings, customs classification disputes, and Section 337 litigation. Handle appeals to the U.S. Court of International Trade in New York and the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in Washington, D.C.
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Lynn Larson
Foreign Trade Zone Manager
CNH Industrial America, LLC
CNH Industrial America, LLC is a manufacturer of Agricultural Equipment. She has been with this company for 12 years and has been involved in the Foreign Trade Zone's since 2008. Lynn has been the project manager for numerous projects including, creating systems, processes, and methods to automate data for the FTZ operator as well as inventory buyers and planners at the many manufacturing plants. These projects have brought over quarter million in savings for the company as well set standards and best practices for staff.
In addition, Lynn oversees each plant's FTZ activation from systems integration to hiring, training and auditing each FTZ operator to guarantee compliance. Her vast knowledge of inventory, customs and Foreign Trade Zones makes her highly sought after by both the manufacturing plants and CNH's corporate compliance team. Lynn resides in Fargo, ND and when not traveling to all the different plants, you will find her on the softball field, broomball court, bowling alley or on the links giving her all for her teams. When Fargo winters get too long, Lynn will be traveling to warmer climates with her team mates in search of a game in the sun.
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Terry McMullen
President
Cargo Zone LLC
(General Purpose Foreign Trade Zone #19)
Terry McMullen is the Managing Director of AIT Worldwide Logistics/Omaha and the President of Cargo Zone LLC - the General Purpose Foreign Trade Zone Operator for the Omaha Chamber of Commerce. With over 35 years in the transportation industry, Terry and his wife, Lori, co-founded T.L.K. Air Care, Inc. currently dba AIT Worldwide Logistics in 1991. TLK is a Nebraska company that has grown from just two employees to over 30 transport specialists, serving hundreds of clients across the Midwest with global supply chain needs for all import, export, and domestic transportation modes.
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Cory Johnson
Business Development Manager
AIT Worldwide Logistics/Cargo Zone LLC
With 12 years in the Logistics and 3PL industry, Cory Johnson has been the Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) and Bonded Warehouse Administrator at Cargo Zone LLC for the past 7 years. Cory works with US Customs and Border Protection on the entry and withdrawal of product into and out of the FTZ and also manages the internal operating procedures and annual facility audits. In addition to his FTZ responsibilities, Cory heads up sales and business development for AIT Worldwide Logistics and Cargo Zone LLC.
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Mindy Ruffalo, most recently, was the international business development director for the Greater Omaha Economic Development Partnership. Her responsibilities across the partnership's 8 county region include: overseeing all international economic development programs; building the area's business, governmental and cultural infrastructure to support international trade; and enhancing Omaha's image as a center for international trade. Mindy now runs her own global consulting business supporting international businesses going into foreign markets.
With degrees in International Business Management and Political Science from Franklin University, Switzerland and studies in Chinese Business and Mandarin at the University of International Business and Economics in Beijing, China - Mindy developed her career in international business working with top blue chip companies in Europe, Asia, and the U.S. Most recently, she serves on the Board of Directors for the Midwest International Trade Association, Omaha Sister Cities Association, the University of Nebraska - Omaha Industry Advisory Board and their Supply Chain Advisory Board, the Nebraska Chinese Association Advisory Board. She has also served in other roles such as Vice Chair at the Phoenix National Association of Asian American Professionals.
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2017 UPCOMING MITA EVENTS |
November 16:
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Trade Zones, Tariffs and Antidumping Duties 101
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December 14:
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Christmas Networking Event: Lauritzen Gardens
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This meeting, as well as future meetings, may be eligible for NCBFA.
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