Trade Compliance & Supply Chain Risk
Maximizing New Opportunities While Minimizing Tariffs & Duties
October 29 – 30, 2024 • Marriott Reforma, México City, MX
Monday, October 28, 2024
Pre-Conference Workshops
9:00-12:30 (Registration at 8:30)
AA Comprehensive Review of the Rules of Origin: Establishing Origin under USMCA Rules and the Costly Mistakes to Avoid
1:30-5:00 (Registration at 1:00)
BCustoms Audits in Real Life: A Step-by-Step Guide to Preparing for Mexican and U.S. Customs Audits
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
8:00 Continental Breakfast and Registration
9:00
Co-Chairs' Opening Remarks
9:15
CBP Keynote
9:45
Preparing for What’s Next: How Will the U.S. and Mexico Trade Relations Evolve?
10:30 Networking Break
11:00
Chinese Investment in Mexico and the Cross-Border Trade Implications: Transshipments, Rule of Origin and Other Significant Risk Factors to Watch
11:45
SAT Penalties: The Rise in SAT Penalties and Foreign Trade Audits: Critical Lessons for Industry as Enforcement Intensifies
12:45 Networking Luncheon
Dealing with Delays at Both Sides of the Border
2:00
Part One – Importing into Mexico: Best Practices for Meeting Strict Documentation Requirements
3:00 Networking Break
3:15
Part Two – Importing into the U.S.: What Can Expedite Versus Delay Imports-and How to Address Detainment or Seizure of Items
4:15
Fireside Chat: The Impact of Increased Investment and Nearshoring in Mexico 5:00
Networking Drinks Reception
6:00 End of Day One
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
8:50
Co-Chairs' Opening Remarks
9:00
Rules of Origin and Preferential Treatment: Overcoming the Hurdles to Proving Origin and Resolving Disputes
10:00
Tariffs and Duties: A Closer Look at the Trade and Business Implications of Increased Duty Rates
10:45 Networking Break
11:00
Supply Chain Resilience: Implementing Strong Due Diligence Reviews on New and Existing Partners
12:00
USMCA Labor Rules: Forced Labor, the Rapid Response Labor Mechanism, and Compliance
12:45 Networking Luncheon
1:45
The Future of USMCA: Expectations for the 2026 Negotiations and Key Issues on the Table
2:45
Economic Sanctions, Your Supply Chain and Trade Operations: Mitigating Diversion Risks and Red Flags to Look For
3:15
Maquiladoras Compliance Best Practices: A Closer Look at the Realities on the Ground –from Compliance Pain Points to SAT Audits and Beyond
4:00
Future of E-Commerce: New Mexican Regulations for E-Platforms
4:30 End of Conference
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