Virtual Training on U.S. Customs for worry-free exporting to the United States

The solutions offered for your transactions in the United States:

• U.S. bank account;
• Secured payment methods;
• Management of exchange rate risk;
• Assistance in finding partners.

Federal and state laws governing Canadian companies entering the U.S. market:

• Authorization to do business in the United States – Branch of a foreign entity;
• Corporations – Incorporation status, choice of entity;
• Contracts with clients;
• Protection of intellectual property;
• Leases.

Federal and state tax considerations for doing business in the United States:

• State taxes;
• U.S. federal taxes;
• Repatriation of profits (from a U.S. company) to Canada;
• Planning considerations.

Shipping your goods across the border effectively and efficiently:

• Requirements of Participating Government Agencies (PGA);
• Information required on a U.S. Customs Invoice;
• Export fees;
• Priority trade issues: What Customs and Border Protection is focusing on.

Speakers:

Joseph Bailey
Vice President, Small Business RM UNY
TD Bank

Holly Black
President & Owner
HURDLE Group Inc.

Courtney Chandler DeLaura
Vice President
Agency Insurance Brokers Inc.

Garry Douglas
President and CEO
Plattsburgh-North Country Chamber of Commerce

Jesse Krell
Vice President of Operations
ETS

Kristina M. Bennett
Partner
The Hoffman Eells Group, CPAs,PC

Susan Matton
Vice President for Economic Development
Plattsburgh-North Country Chamber of Commerce

Brendan P. Owens Esq.
Partner
Stafford, Owens

Matt Parrott
Director of Distribution
A.N. Deringer Inc.

Abby Praetorious
Director of Economic Development
Plattsburgh-North Country Chamber of Commerce

Matthew T. Boire
President
CDC Real Estate inc.

10 a.m.  – 11:30 a.m – Meeting with U.S. Customs officials

• Overview of border procedures;
• Customs entry;
• Work visas;
• Importing goods into the United States;
• Overview of FDA procedures.

11:30 a.m.  – Noon – Q & A

Speakers:

Charles M. Allen
Chief Officer, Champlain Port of Entry
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)

Stephan T. Fischl
Assistant Port Director, Champlain Port of Entry
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)

"Very informative day. Excellent networking contacts in Plattsburgh. Very good format for afternoon case study session."

"This day was rich in information and allowed me to better understand the steps necessary to launch activities with the United States."