Preferential Rules of Origin

Preferential Rules of Origin

Preferential Rules of Origin (PROO) provide opportunities for importers and exporters to avail themselves of lower duty rates or zero tariffs and improved market access, provided that applicable requirements are met. Eligibility for preferential duty treatment may need to be demonstrated generally up to five years after the date of importation/export if subject to post entry audits and origin verifications by Customs and other Border Management authorities.

Why this matters to your business

  • Preferential Rules of Origin can lower or eliminate tariffs on imports/exports
  • Can help reduce costs and improve competitiveness
  • Help ensure positive relationships with international suppliers and customers.

Business challenges you may face without this knowledge

  • There are rules that must be met to secure preferential tariff treatment
  • Incur higher costs for imported/exported goods
  • Be less competitive in domestic and international markets
  • Priority focus area of Customs enforcement
  • Incur additional Customs duties and fees
  • Be subject to penalties and other punitive action by authorities for non-compliance

Who should watch this webinar

  • Students
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Importers
  • Exporters
  • Freight forwarders and their employees
  • Customs Brokers and their employees
  • Manufacturers
  • Government officials

Expert

Anthony Cambas, LCB, CCS, CGBP, EDFP

Key things you will learn to help your business

  • What Preferential Rules of Origin are
  • What Preferential Rules of Origin used for and how they benefit importers/exporters
  • Determination of eligibility, documentation, recordkeeping, and inquiries, verifications and audits by Customs
  • Examples of Preferential Rules of Origin

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  • Preferential Rules of Origin
  • Anthony Cambas, LCB, CCS, CGBP, EDFP

  • Mississippi SBDC Manager of International Trade at the University of Mississippi. International Trade and Customs expert with diverse professional experience in the U.S.A., Africa, Asia and Latin America. Currently working with SMEs to enhance their success at exporting and teaching. Multilingual with more than 25 years of experience in Customs and international trade and compliance in both the public and private sectors. Former U.S. Customs Import Specialist Team Leader; has worked with the Port Import Export Reporting Service (PIERS), as an Export Manager and in private sector Customs and compliance automation. Extensive international development experience as a Senior independent consultant/adviser and have been a Chief of Party specializing in Customs Modernization, Free Trade Agreement implementation, Risk Management, Trade Facilitation and SME export capacity building on InterAmerican Development Bank (IDB), USAID, EU and other donor and self funded projects in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Professional certifications include: Licensed Customs Broker (LCB), Certified Customs Specialist (CCS), Certified Global Business Professional (CGBP), NASBITE Certified CGBP Trainer, and SBA Intermediate Export Counselor certification. Email: avcambas@gmail.com

  • https://player.vimeo.com/video/469911598

  • Key things you will learn to help your business

    • What Preferential Rules of Origin are
    • What Preferential Rules of Origin used for and how they benefit importers/exporters
    • Determination of eligibility, documentation, recordkeeping, and inquiries, verifications and audits by Customs
    • Examples of Preferential Rules of Origin
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Expert

Anthony Cambas, LCB, CCS, CGBP, EDFP

Mississippi SBDC Manager of International Trade at the University of Mississippi. International Trade and Customs expert with diverse professional experience in the U.S.A., Africa, Asia and Latin America. Currently working with SMEs to enhance their success at exporting and teaching. Multilingual with more than 25 years of experience in Customs and international trade and compliance in both the public and private sectors. Former U.S. Customs Import Specialist Team Leader; has worked with the Port Import Export Reporting Service (PIERS), as an Export Manager and in private sector Customs and compliance automation. Extensive international development experience as a Senior independent consultant/adviser and have been a Chief of Party specializing in Customs Modernization, Free Trade Agreement implementation, Risk Management, Trade Facilitation and SME export capacity building on InterAmerican Development Bank (IDB), USAID, EU and other donor and self funded projects in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Professional certifications include: Licensed Customs Broker (LCB), Certified Customs Specialist (CCS), Certified Global Business Professional (CGBP), NASBITE Certified CGBP Trainer, and SBA Intermediate Export Counselor certification. Email: avcambas@gmail.com



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