
While
Brazil presents a tremendous opportunity for U.S. businesses, it also
poses significant challenges for many exporters.
Complex and seemingly arbitrary customs requirements
are not uncommon. Furthermore, these challenges are
expected to escalate with the recent quadrupling of Brazilian customs
investigators as part of a government effort to gain greater quality
control on imported goods and boost domestic manufacturing. Foreign exchange controls can also impede payment for export sales
to Brazil.
This webinar will provide information on procedures and
best practices for shipping products to Brazil, including tips for
avoiding trip wires that can delay customs clearance and receipt of
payment.
Speakers:
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Ricardo Aizenman, Director of LatAm
International Banking, Commercial Business Group - Citibank
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Denise Carrion, Managing Director, Freight
Management - Ceva Logistics, Sao Paulo
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Luiz da Costa, Senior Manager, Global
Trade Services & Compliance, Haemonetics Corporation (moderator)
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Juliana Farah, Vice President of
International Banking - Citibank NA
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Manuel Viegas, President - Capital
Transportation & Technology Corporation
Cost: $35 / no charge for Compliance
Alliance members Duration: 2
hours

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As
the third largest economy in Asia, and ranked
second in emerging markets for economic growth
in 2012 to date, India presents many
opportunities for U.S. businesses.
While the market offers many prospects, high
duty rates coupled with an unpredictable
regulatory and customs environment can pose
significant challenges for many U.S.
businesses. This webinar will provide
information on procedures and best practices for
shipping products to India, including tips for
navigating the regulatory environment and
avoiding customs clearance issues.
Speakers:
- Larry Disenhof, Group Director, Export
Compliance & Government Relations - Cadence
Design Systems
- Vivek Luthra, India Logistics
Specialist, Consultant & Managing Partner
- Trade in EU
- Ian Moss, Esquire
- Middleton & Shrull
(moderator)
Cost: $50 / no charge for Compliance
Alliance members Duration: 2
hours

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Encryption is
one of the most heavily regulated items in global trade, subject
to both U.S. export controls and foreign import restrictions.
Moreover, global encryption regulations affect not
only exporters of software, but also exporters of equipment and
technology with encryption functionality.
This webinar will review U.S. encryption export regulatory
requirements, including registration, reporting and special
licensing provisions.
The webinar will also address foreign import restrictions on
cryptography, with a focus on major markets for U.S. firms.
Speaker:
- Antoinette Paytas, Partner - Thomsen and Burke LLP
Cost: $50 / $25 Compliance Alliance members
Duration: 1.5 hours

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STEP Grant Application Process
Join
us to learn about the Massachusetts State Trade and Export
Promotion Grant Program ("STEP"), which is available to eligible
Massachusetts small businesses for the purpose of increasing
export sales of their goods and services (click
here to learn more about the STEP Grant).
The Massachusetts STEP Grant Program is
administered by the Massachusetts Office of International Trade
and Investment, in collaboration with the MSBDC-Massachusetts
Export Center, through a grant from the U.S. Small Business
Administration.
This webinar will discuss the parameters of
the Massachusetts STEP Grant Program and walk participants through
the STEP Grant application process. The webinar will provide
guidance on completing the application and discuss specific
elements that are critical for successful applicants. The webinar
will also provide tips on assessing export readiness and planning
international marketing activities in support of the STEP
application. Those applicants who have demonstrated a strong
commitment to exporting with a well-planned export strategy will
have the best likelihood of success!
Grant Application Period: March 1 - May 30,
2013
Cost: No Charge
Duration: 1.5 hours |
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