IMPORTING THE ESSENTIALS: Defining Roles, Duties, and Compliance Basics
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IMPORTING THE ESSENTIALS: Defining Roles, Duties, and Compliance Basics

Join us for a focused session designed to help manufacturers build a solid foundation for trade compliance.

By IMEC

Date and time

Thursday, June 5 · 9:30 - 10:30am PDT

Location

Online

About this event

  • Event lasts 1 hour

Are you confident in your importing process? Whether you’re new to international trade or looking to strengthen your company’s compliance program, this webinar offers the essential knowledge every manufacturer needs to stay competitive and compliant.

Join us for a focused session designed to help manufacturers build a solid foundation for trade compliance. Learn how to effectively work with freight forwarders and customs brokers, define internal responsibilities, and develop a multi-level compliance program that supports your long-term growth.

Key takeaways include:

  • Understanding the roles of freight forwarders, customs brokers, and your internal team
  • Developing proper import/export vetting and compliance procedures
  • Creating a scalable, multi-level compliance program tailored to your business
  • Learning the basics of tariffs, duties, and trade documentation
  • Strengthening your company’s reputation with sound compliance practices

Why Attend?
Import/export mistakes can be costly both financially and legally. This webinar will help manufacturers mitigate risk, avoid penalties, and identify new growth opportunities through smarter compliance practices. By understanding tariffs and trade regulations, your company can make more informed sourcing decisions, better manage supplier relationships, and be more agile in a global marketplace.

Organized by

IMEC is a team of improvement specialists and technicians dedicated to providing organizations in Illinois with the tools and techniques to create sustainable competitive futures. The experienced, hands-on team at IMEC works closely with its clients to plan, implement, and excel critical business improvements in the areas of Leadership, Strategy, Customer Engagement, Operations, and Workforce.

FreeJun 5 · 9:30 AM PDT