As protectionism has been growing in Europe and the United States, countries in Asia and the Pacific have been expanding their economic ties. Regional governments have concluded the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Transpacific Partnership (CPTPP), the Digital Economy Partnership Agreement (DEPA), the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), and several important bilateral trade agreements in...
U.S. Customs says $5 billion in refunds go unclaimed each year. If you import goods that are later exported, some of that money could be yours. This webinar is geared toward businesses that operate in the global marketplace and want to improve their bottom line. We will discuss duty drawback, a law going back to...
Applications Now Open for the Coalition to Back Black Businesses 2022-23 Grant Program Now in its third year, the Coalition to Back Black Businesses will award $1.3 million in total grants and resources to support the long-term growth of Black-owned small businesses as they continue to navigate challenges including inflation, labor shortages, access to capital,...
How can you protect your invention, product, brand name, logo, or short story that you’ve created? • This session will explore the four types of intellectual property, Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, and Trade Secrets, including definitions, costs, time frames, examples, and where to apply. • Preliminary search techniques for patents and trademarks will be covered, also...
A hands-on approach on what it takes to succeed in exporting your company’s product or service. Topics will include tips on how to identify the best global markets to target, how to leverage the services offered by the US Dept. of Commerce, how to choose the right overseas partner and other “Best Practices” of exporting...
Your exports ride on paper, so your documentation better be in top shape. Learn what export documents you should have in your shipping collection and how to complete them the right way. Armor up your export docs to help to minimize shipment delays, achieve faster clearances for your customer, and ensure that you are paid...
Ongoing delays are shortages involving our nation's supply chain affect all areas of commerce. To discuss these issues and how they impact all of us, as well as potential remedies that could be utilized, we will hear from experts who are directly involved in the supply chain challenges we face.
In this webinar we will cover a broad variety of topics from U.S. export requirements under Bureau of Industry and Security, basic licensing determination and general government regulations.? We will also cover key elements on preparing a commercial invoice according to U.S. customs and international trade, as well as other requirements such as file your...
Join the U.S. Commercial Service for Discover Global Markets on Sept. 20-22 in Providence, RI to explore opportunities in the Blue Economy for ocean technology, sustainability, and logistics. Discover Global Markets business development forum is the U.S. Department of Commerce’s flagship event series for U.S. exporters. The forum features a dynamic mix of plenary sessions,...
Country of origin is important for determining and regulating duty rates, preferential trade agreements, trade sanctions and import quotas. This webinar will focus on finding the correct country of origin for your export goods and preparing accurate documentation. Mislabelling or not identifying the origin of your goods could mean extra penalties, delays and complications during...
This webinar is for US companies to hear from senior level speakers from the Commerce and State Departments, Secret Service and FBI (speakers to be confirmed). This webinar will cover the latest trends in corporate espionage with an intelligence update & industry developments. The webinar will also provide an Overview of how to protect your...
Exporting to Canada is an obvious choice for companies looking to grow their international sales in a lower-risk market (it’s one of the top export destinations for U.S. companies). But there are challenges to be aware of before getting started, and, even if you’ve been exporting to Canada for decades, ways to make it a...
