Description
Learn how to avoid or limit the effects of tariffs and specific scenarios to protect a business.Anyone that has been following the recent news may feel overwhelmed with the diversity and amount of tariffs on products from China, Mexico or on products made of steel and aluminum. That is especially true for small and midsize businesses that depend on importation and usually cannot afford those drastic changes. This topic will help you understand the actual scenario on tariffs and to identify available ways to avoid or limit its effect, such as applying for exemptions or taking advantage of foreigntrade zones or even move its business abroad. To understand the different options available is the first step to protect a business from the effect of unexpected tariffs.
Date: 2019-11-13 Start Time: End Time:
Learning Objectives
Times of Tariff War
• The Timeline on Tariffs Against China’s Products (Section 301)
• Tariffs on Products From Mexico
• Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum (Section 232)
What Can a Business Owner Do to Avoid the Tariffs?
• Participate of Hearings, Apply for Exemptions, Comment on Applications
• Use Foreign-Trade Zones
• Seek for Tax Incentive Programs Such as IC-DISC
• Avoid Importation by Setting up an International Distribution System
Insertion in the International Market
• Simple Import-Export
• Contract Manufacturing: Distribution and License Agreements
• Foreign-Direct Investment: Mergers, Acquisitions and Foreign Subsidiaries
CLE (Please check the Detailed Credit Information page for states that have already been approved) ,Additional credit may be available upon request. Contact Lorman at 866-352-9540 for further information.
Vanessa Dias-Innovative Law Group, Mark H. Zietlow, Esq. – Innovative Law Group
