Understanding Title 19 CFR 171 - U.S. Customs Prior Disclosure: Mitigate Risks and Avoid Penalties
Duration : 90 Minutes
This training program will analyze Title 19 CFR 171 - U.S Customs Prior Disclosure. It will objectively evaluate customs errors and mistakes and define the pros and cons of disclosing to customs. The program will further demonstrate the consequences of disclosure or non-disclosure and remedial measures.
Importers frequently discover that they have entered merchandise through customs that have errors. Sometimes these errors have a revenue consequence and some do not. Utilizing the Customs Prior Disclosure provisions, often means admitting to a violation, even if the error was a mistake or inadvertence.
This webinar will help attendees analyze:
• Do you want this on your company’s record?
• Do you want to invite an audit or investigation?
• What are the alternatives; and, what needs to be evaluated?
Course Objectives:
• Objective evaluation of customs errors and mistakes
• Identifying if a violation has occurred
• Pros and cons of disclosing to customs
• Consequences of disclosure or non-disclosure
• Remedial measures
• Evaluating the issue from the perspective of customs and from the perspective of an attorney
Course Outline:
• How to file a disclosure
• Validity of the disclosure
• Evaluation of how the error was discovered
• Evaluation of how extensive the error is; and, the resulting loss of duty to customs
• Evaluation of how the error occurred
• Taking corrective action going forward
• Admission of a violation of customs’ laws and its benefits and consequences
• Effects of corrective actions without a disclosure
• Impact on your overall import operations and compliance objectives
What You Get:
• Training Materials
• Live Q&A Session with our Expert
• Participation Certificate
• Access to Signup Community (Optional)
• Reward Points
Who Will Benefit:
• Import Compliance Professionals
• Export Compliance Professionals
• Logistics Managers
• Supply Chain Managers
• Contract Managers
• Legal & Administrators
• In-House Counsel
• Customs Brokers
• International Procurement Personnel
• Shipping Personnel
• Freight Forwarders
Please reach us at 1-888-844-8963 for any further assistance or if you wish to register
