Calendar of International Training and
Events
The Massachusetts Export Center offers a wide variety of training events for both the beginner and advanced exporter. Please take a moment to read our training and registration process located at the bottom of this page.
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2024 Training Calendar |
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| DECEMBER | |
| 11 | How to Determine Landed Cost and Price Your Products for Export and Import |
| JANUARY 2025 | |
| 30-31 | Export Expo |
Program Descriptions
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On April 24, 2024, the 21st Century Peace Through Strength Act (the Act) was signed into law and became effective immediately. The Act included multiple provisions impacting U.S. sanctions. Significantly, the Act extends the statute of limitations for civil and criminal violations of economic sanctions programs administered by the U.S. Department of Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) from 5 to 10 years by amending the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) and the Trading with the Enemy Act (TWEA), both of which provide the statutory authority for OFAC’s sanctions programs. While the extended statute of limitations will allow OFAC more time to enforce sanctions violations and require exporters to maintain OFAC sanctions-related records for a much longer period of time, the broader implications of the Act on day-to-day global trade compliance operations are significant. OFAC restrictions –such as economic sanctions, Specially Designated Nationals (SDNs) and related restricted parties, controls on global financial transactions, and more – permeate the entirety of global trade compliance operations for businesses. Since it is impossible to extricate OFAC-only records for compliance with the new recordkeeping reforms set forth under the Act, companies must think in broader terms when adjusting their global trade compliance programs in response to these new requirements. This webinar will review the key provisions and requirements under the 21st Century Peace Through Strength Act. The webinar will also review broader global trade compliance recordkeeping requirements under all U.S. export regulatory jurisdictions, with an in-depth look at how companies must adapt overall recordkeeping and other global trade compliance processes. Finally, the webinar will also address additional compliance risks that may arise as companies calibrate their operations in response to the new requirements set forth under the Act. Our speaker will be Kerry Scarlott, Founding Partner with NorthStar Law. Date: Thursday, October 31, 2024
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Antiboycott Compliance: Why You Should Care and What You Should Do About It U.S. antiboycott laws prohibit U.S. persons from participating in economic boycotts by other countries that are not sanctioned by the U.S., and they also require that boycott requests are reported to the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS). Over the past two years, BIS has issued multiple policy updates, signaling a much more robust enforcement environment related to the antiboycott provisions of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). At the same time, antiboycott enforcement actions have been steadily on the rise, with public antiboycott settlements announced frequently. Notably, many of these settlements involved U.S. parties that submitted voluntary self-disclosures (VSDs). Some settlements also involved reporting-only violations, where the U.S. party did not engage in any conduct in furtherance of a prohibited boycott. Moreover, while BIS’ recent publishing of the boycott Requester List has raised greater antiboycott awareness, it has also put exporters on high alert to potential antiboycott compliance risks inherent in specific transactions, causing concern and unease for many. Join us to learn about the antiboycott regulations, including prohibited activities, allowable activities, reporting requirements, and more. You will also learn about specific antiboycott enforcement trends, high-risk markets and activities, and use of the boycott Requester List as a tool for compliance. Finally, you will receive guidance on transactional screening and clearance, including for transactions that may involve high-risk parties. You will also learn how to structure these transactions in order to remain compliant. Our speaker will be Sylvia Costelloe, Counsel with ArentFox Schiff. Date: Thursday, November 14, 2024
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The Art of Export and Deemed Export Licensing While export licensing may seem like a relatively straightforward application process, the reality is that there are several tips, tricks and techniques that can make the difference between receiving sufficient authorization in a timely way and receiving the dreaded Return Without Action (RWA). Planning ahead, providing sufficient information, and knowing how to navigate the system all contribute to a successful export licensing strategy. This webinar will provide an overview of the export licensing landscape, including the various licensing jurisdictions, information systems and tools for license submittal and tracking, as well as general requirements for license applications. You will also gain insight into export licensing strategies to maximize success, such as planning ahead on transactions to help broaden the scope of authorization, effective preparation of materials to minimize delay, and providing the support necessary to help licensing officers help you. The webinar will also provide some takeaways from the new, robust deemed export licensing guidelines published by the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS). Our speakers will be:
Date: Thursday, November 21, 2024
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Compliance Clinic (for Compliance Alliance Members only) Calling all Compliance Alliance members! Join us for a discussion between exporters that will allow participants to “compare notes” on export compliance practices that have been effective in addressing some of the challenges in today’s ever-changing regulatory environment. All topics are on the table. No agenda, no PowerPoints – just a give-and-take discussion between trade compliance professionals. This will be conducted in a Zoom Meeting format. So, bring your compliance questions and concerns and be prepared to participate in what we hope to be a lively discussion. Joining us will be fellow Compliance Alliance member, Lu Racco, Counsel and Co-Chair of International Trade & National Security with the law firm of Foley Hoag, who will be on hand to provide context to regulatory concerns as needed. Date: Friday, December 6, 2024 |
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How to Determine Landed Cost and Price Your Products for Export and Import Calculating the final landed cost of goods that are going to be imported or exported can be challenging for businesses that must identify and consider all the elements that go into the landed cost, including duties, taxes, government fees, shipping charges, insurance, document transfer fees, and other pricing components. We start with the concept of transaction value, which can be broadly defined as the price paid or payable at the time the goods leave the country. Building upon that, we will focus on identifying all the other regulatory elements of landed cost, the importance of understanding and selecting the most appropriate INCOTERM rule, the influence that assists have on the dutiable value, and other charges and fees that can impact the landed cost calculation (including retaliatory tariff treatments and special additional duties). While pricing is also dictated by market conditions, identifying and understanding all costs is crucial to turning a profit. This webinar will give a detailed overview of costs and provide international traders with tools to help them make the right pricing decisions. The speaker will be Norman Lubeck, Esq. — Senior Manager, Global Trade Advisory Services with Tradewin. Date: Wednesday, December 11, 2024
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Export Expo (for the latest Expo program updates, visit our dedicated Expo page by clicking here) Join us for the Export Expo – the state’s largest and most important export event of the year that brings together resources, training and information for the local exporting community! The Massachusetts Export Center’s Export Expo provides a forum for exporters to connect with the wide range of export resources available in Massachusetts while learning about issues that impact their day-to-day operations. This year’s Export Expo will again be a virtual event that will include an exhibit area featuring government, non-profit and private sector service providers serving the export community. The Export Expo will also feature a lineup of workshops, panel discussions and special addresses on a wide variety of export-related topics. The Export Expo will feature influential guest speakers and opportunities to connect with experts to answer your specific export questions. We hope that you will join us for the same timely and important international trade content in a convenient virtual format! Our virtual platform will provide opportunities for networking and allow participants to view all of the conference’s content, so you won’t miss a thing! Additional speakers and content to be announced soon.
Sponsorship opportunities available. Click here to access information on the 2025 Export Expo Sponsorship Package. Click here to view our 2024 Export Expo Recap Video. Dates: Thursday and Friday, January
30 & 31, 2025
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Training and Registration Details - Please Read Registration: Preregistration is required for all events. Each training event has a separate registration page. Please register for all events first and then make a single credit card payment for the total amount due. The registration and payment systems are not integrated, so you need to know the total amount due. Registration for in-person events typically closes at 12 noon on the business day prior to the event. Walk-ins are allowed unless an event is full. If full, the status will be noted on this web page (see walk-in section below). Payment: We require payment at the time of registration via credit card. For free events and free for Compliance Alliance members, disregard any payment instructions. If you are on the credit card payment page, close your browser and do not enter a payment. You will be required to enter a security code to process your credit card payment. The code will be sent from noreply@nelnet.net with a subject of "Requested Security Code". Please add this email to your approved sender list. Cancellations/Refunds: If you cancel your registration at least 48 hours prior to the event, you will be entitled to a refund minus a $10 processing fee. No refund will be given on notifications received after that time or in any no-show situation. All cancellation and refund requests must be submitted via email to training@massexport.org. The Export Center reserves the right to cancel or reschedule a seminar due to insufficient enrollment or other circumstances. In the case of cancellation, registration fees will be refunded. BIS 2024 Refund/Change/Cancellation Policy: Cancellations or attendee changes made prior to Wednesday, August 21, 2024 will be charged a $25 administrative fee. No refunds will be made after Wednesday, August 21, 2024. Cancellation requests or attendee changes must be made in writing by emailing training@massexport.org. Verification Codes are sent with the subject of "Massachusetts SBDC : Email Verification" from centeric@clients.msbdc.org. We use this email address frequently, so please add it to your approved sender list. If you don't receive the verification code in your inbox, check your spam folder. If you still don't find the code, send an email by clicking here and we will help you. Bypass the verification code process by creating a password! The confirmation from this address does not contain the login details (see next bullet). Login Details: Zoom logins are sent via Constant Contact from the Massachusetts Export Center at exportcenter@massexport.org with a subject of "Login Details". Please add this email address to your approved sender list. If you don't find the login email and it's not in your spam folder, your company may be blocking it. Walk-Ins: If the program description on our website or registration form indicates that the seminar is full, walk-ins are not allowed. Otherwise, you may complete a walk-in registration and bring the completed form to seminar. If the seminar has a fee, you must make a credit card payment in advance as we do not accept credit cards at the door. Please bring a copy of your payment receipt, along with the completed walk-in registration form. No Shows: Due to the costs we incur as a result of people who register for seminars and do not attend or cancel, we will bill unpaid registrants for the full cost of the seminar unless cancelled at least 48 hours prior to the event. For free seminars, no shows who don't cancel will be charged a fee to cover food and materials costs. Already registered for export training, but forgot to pay? Click on button below or the credit card logos to use our secure credit card payment system. Before you make your payment, there will be a multifactor authentication with a security code. The email is from noreply@nelnet.net with a subject of "Requested Security Code". Please add this email address to your approved sender list. The charge on your credit card statement will show as "Mass Export Center". Seminars are offered a at nominal fee; therefore we do not offer any discount pricing. Seminar materials are for attendees only. If you have questions or need help, please email training@massexport.org.
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