Reflections on Trade Facilitation and Border Crossing
- Le mercredi 15 novembre 2017 09:00-12:30
- CCIG, bd du Théâtre 4, Geneva
- Organisation : Geneva Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Services (CCIG) and TILPA - Trade & Investment Law
Customs procedures have been improving since the World Trade Organization (WTO) Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) came into force last February, bringing simplification, modernization and harmonization of export and import processes among all WTO Members.
In-house experts from multinational companies and TFA experts will discuss how companies can take advantage of the new international treaty rules to improve customs compliance, including :
- Release and clearance of goods (e.g., pre-arrivals, risk management, electronic payments, audits)
- Authorized operators and expedited shipments
- Advance rulings
- Customs classification, valuation and cooperation
- VAT
- Opportunity for traders to comment on new domestic laws and rules
- Transparency and non-discrimination
- Implementation of the new rules in developing countries
- Appeals and domestic litigation
- Transit and temporary admission
- Single window
Speakers:
- Ms Lorna CAIRNEY, Integrity and Legal Compliance, Firmenich
- Mr Sergio PALUMBO, European Customs & Excise Manager, Bacardi
- Ms Sheri ROSENOW; Counsellor to World Trade Organization (WTO)
- Mr Carlos ENRIQUEZ MONTES; Chair of the World Customs Organization Working Group on the TFA and Mexico´s Minister Representative to the WCO and the EU
- Ms Rachel DIGNAM; International Chamber of Commerce Customs and Trade Facilitation and Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation
- Dr Jorge A HUERTA GOLDMAN; International trade and investment expert and legal advisor at TILPA - Trade & Investment Law
- Mr Giorgio FERRERO; Senior Advisor International Trade and former VP Global Trade, Bacardi
- Mr Vincent SUBILIA; Deputy Director General, CCIG
Program
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8:30 |
Registration |
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9:00 |
Welcome address |
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The Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA): Background and Introduction |
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9:30 |
Sharing of Best Practices |
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· Status |
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· Implementation |
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10:30 |
Coffee break |
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10:45 |
Interactive Sessions: Main takeaway and next steps |
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12:00 |
Networking session |
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12:30 |
End of the event |
For any further information, please contact Dr Jorge Huerta Goldman: jahg@tilpa.ch
Do not hesitate to forward this invitation to anyone who might be interested
- Prix membres CCIG CHF 20
- Prix non-membres CHF 30