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Webinar: Best Practices for U.S. Exports – Leveraging CUSMA & Working with a U.S. Customs Broker

Name: Webinar: Best Practices for U.S. Exports – Leveraging CUSMA & Working with a U.S. Customs Broker
Start: 2025-06-24T02:00:00-07:00
End: 2025-06-24T15:00:00-07:00
Location: WebEx

June 24 @ 2:00 am - 3:00 pm

Free

Are you a Canadian exporter looking to better understand the U.S. customs process and navigate the current tariff situation?

Join the Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) on June 24, 2025, for a dynamic webinar: Best Practices for U.S. Exports – Leveraging CUSMA & Working with a U.S. Customs Broker. This session is designed to help you navigate U.S. customs requirements, work effectively with customs brokers, and determine CUSMA compliance. This session offers practical guidance to help protect your bottom line, whether you’re new to exporting or want to fine‑tune your approach.

Webinar details

Date: June 24, 2025
Time: 2:00 – 3:00 PM (ET)
Location: Online via WebEx

What to Expect?

Gain firsthand insights from Trade Commissioners based in Canada and the U.S., showcasing how the TCS network helps overcome export barriers — alongside expert perspectives from:

Jim Trubits, Vice President, Mohawk Global
Damon Piatek, President, Piatek Customs
Brian Barber, President, Northern Border Customs Brokers Association & Vice President U.S. Brokerage and Government Affairs, Willson International

The panelists will share real‑life examples and practical tips from their work with Canadian exporters across sectors.

What you’ll learn:

How to determine if your goods qualify under CUSMA
How to work with a U.S. customs broker and what to expect
Common documentation and classification issues — and how to get them right
What to do if something goes wrong at the border
How to prepare for audits by U.S. Customs & Border Protection
Key trends to watch

The webinar will be available in English only.

Register now to boost your confidence in navigating the U.S. customs landscape — and ensure you’re making the most of the CUSMA benefits.

For more information, please contact Linda Soltis.

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Details

Date:: June 24
Time:: 2:00 am - 3:00 pm
Cost:: Free
Website:: https://www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca/en/trade-events-training/2025/best-practices-us-exports-leveraging-cusma.html

Venue

: WebEx

Organizer

: Trade Commissioner Service (TCS)
Email: tcs-sdc@international.gc.ca
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