Calendar of International Training and
Events
The
Massachusetts Export Center offers a wide variety of in-person and
online training for both the beginner and advanced exporter. All events
are held in Massachusetts unless otherwise noted. Please take a
moment to review our payment and cancellation
policies.
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2019 Training Calendar |
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| Oct 1 | Incoterms 2020 (Boston) |
| Oct 9 | Powering Your Exports: A Program for Manufacturing and Tech Companies (Salem) |
| Dec 13 | Export Expo (Boston) |
Program Descriptions
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Powering Your Exports: A Program for Manufacturing and Tech Companies
This program is about taking your sales and operations to the next level – we’ll discuss the steps to take for international expansion, implementation of export operations, and some of the potential pitfalls to be avoided. We will also review the many government resources, including grants and other supports, that are available to help supercharge your exports! |
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Best Practices for Voluntary and Required Self Disclosures Export control, economic sanctions and other related laws are complex and ever-changing. As such, U.S. companies engaged in international business transactions are at heightened risk for non-compliance. Even diligent, well-intentioned exporters often make mistakes in this dynamic regulatory climate. Exporters uncovering potential violations confront the question whether to voluntary self-disclose the matter to the relevant federal agency. Disclosure may be recommended in order to avoid or mitigate penalties, or to present a "clean house" for investors, lenders, or underwriters. In some instances, federal law requires disclosure and a blocking of funds or property interests, failure of which may constitute additional violations. This webinar will discuss factors affecting the decision whether to disclose export or sanctions violations, including the definitive identification of violations, likelihood of detection and enforcement action, possible fallout, and potential implications for employees and business partners. The webinar will also address what should be disclosed, how and when to make the disclosure, and how to minimize the likelihood of a penalty, including remedial actions. Finally, we will discuss best practices for working with outside counsel, investigating violations, preparing disclosures, and interacting with relevant federal agencies. In addition to discussing EAR, ITAR and OFAC disclosures, we will also discuss related disclosures and notifications under the DFARS cybersecurity requirements and CFIUS. Our speaker will be Kerry Scarlott, Partner with Baker & Hostetler LLP. Date: Thursday, April 25, 2019
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Best Practices for Export Enforcement Management
Join us to hear directly from special agents on current trends in export enforcement, what they look for in effective export compliance operations, and how exporters should approach their relationships with the enforcement community. We will also hear from the industry perspective on establishing protocols for preparing for enforcement visits and managing relationships with enforcement authorities. Our speakers will be:
Date: Friday, May 3, 2019 Cosponsored by the University of Massachusetts Lowell |
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Duty Drawback: Your Secret Weapon in the Tariff War With recent, dramatic escalations in U.S. and global tariffs, it has become increasingly important for companies to investigate creative alternatives to help them remain competitive and maintain international sales revenue. If your company imports goods and either re-exports them or exports equivalent products, whether or not they have been altered or incorporated into finished products, you should consider adding Duty Drawback to your trade arsenal to help offset high tariffs. The drawback regulations under the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act (TFTEA) were updated as of February 24, 2019 to modernize the law. The amended regulations make it easier to file and process drawback claims by requiring electronic filing, providing for more flexible merchandise substitution allowances, simplifying record keeping requirements, standardizing timelines for filing claims and reducing the data required for claim submissions. Join us for this timely program to learn more! This webinar will provide an overview of Duty Drawback allowances and procedures, as well as an update on the Drawback regulations under TFTEA. Our speakers will be:
Date: Thursday, May 9, 2019 |
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Foreign Investment & Export Control Update: Next Steps Under the FIRRMA & ECRA On August 13, 2018, the Export Control Reform Act (ECRA) and the Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act (FIRRMA) were signed into law. This landmark legislation will have far-reaching impact for U.S. businesses, including exporters, developers of emerging technologies, and potential recipients of foreign investment. In recent months, implementation of the ECRA and FIRRMA have gotten off to a quick start, with the Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. (CFIUS) announcing its pilot program and the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) opening comment periods regarding “emerging and foundational technologies” targeted for possible enhanced export control. This webinar will provide an update on the current status of implementation of both the ECRA and the FIRRMA. Topics to be covered include the status of rulemaking by BIS on the definition of “emerging technologies” to be controlled under the Export Administration Regulations; an update on the CFIUS pilot program, which requires declarations to be filed regarding foreign investments in many U.S. companies that develop or produce export-controlled products; and developments regarding next steps for implementation of both the ECRA and the FIRRMA. Our speaker will be Gwendolyn Jaramillo, Partner with Foley Hoag LLP. Date: Friday, May 17, 2019 |
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The U.S.-China trade relationship exceeded $700 Billion in 2017, and China is our largest trading partner in manufactured goods. Given the importance of the two-way trade relationship between the two countries, many U.S. companies have been deeply impacted by the numerous trade policy actions involving China over the past year. Join us for this webinar for the latest on the U.S.-China trade relationship, including ongoing trade negotiations. We will discuss the impact of China’s access to U.S. technology on the development of trade policy as well as related issues, such as counterintelligence trends, intellectual property protection, technology transfer, and more. We will also discuss 2-way tariff developments between the U.S. and China. Finally, we will address trends with China and foreign investment approvals under the Committee for Foreign Investment in the U.S. (CFIUS) as well as trends with China and enhanced end user restrictions under the Export Control Reform Act and other related cases, such as Huawei. Our speaker will be Giovanna Cinelli, Practice Lead, International Trade & National Security with Morgan with Lewis & Bockius LLP. Date: Thursday, June 6, 2019 |
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Complying with the New Sanctions Against Huawei
Shortly after adding Huawei to the Entity List, BIS issued a Temporary General License, effective May 20 through August 19, 2019, authorizing certain transactions with Huawei. These authorized transactions are for specified Huawei end uses and subject to certification and recordkeeping requirements. Huawei is China's largest telecommunications firm and is the world’s second largest manufacturer of smartphones, after Samsung and before Apple. It is a $105 Billion company that sources many of its components from U.S. suppliers, with Massachusetts being a design and production hub for the type of technology procured by the firm. Huawei is a deeply-embedded player in the global supply chain for electronic components, networking and telecommunications technology, and with China's multi-layered distribution infrastructure, it can be challenging for U.S. companies to ensure compliance with the new sanctions. Join us for this timely webinar to learn about the Huawei sanctions, and strategies for compliance amidst China’s complex distribution and OEM environment. The webinar will also provide guidance on allowances under BIS’ Temporary General License, including scope of authorized transactions, certification requirements and documentation of due diligence to mitigate compliance risk. Our speakers will be:
Date: Friday, June 28, 2019 |
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Managing Export Operations and Compliance In today’s complex export environment, regulatory compliance and traditional operational issues are inextricably linked. Even simple logistical or reporting mistakes may have repercussions that can lead to noncompliance. Companies that don’t take a holistic and systematic approach to all of these issues will leave themselves open to fines, customs seizures, delays, and possible enforcement action. This webinar will provide an overview of the U.S. export regulatory environment, including essential steps for compliance with export controls and sanctions laws. The webinar will also discuss other steps in the export operational process, including AES reporting, global trade classification, free trade agreement compliance, shipping terms, export documentation, and more. This nuts-and-bolts program will provide you with the essentials for ensuring compliance and help you to cut through the confusion that can sometimes impede export operations. Bring your questions! Speakers include:
Date: Friday, July 19, 2019 |
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Partners for Trade Training Policies (updated March 2018)
Payment:
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Also, we do not accept checks, cash or purchase orders,
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event, you will be entitled to a refund minus a $10
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received after that time or in any no-show situation.
All cancellation and refund requests must be made to
info@msbdc.umass.edu or 413-545-6309. 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. 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
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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 will be
charged a fee to cover food and materials costs. 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 clarification on these
policies, please call
413-545-6309. |
If you are a manufacturing or technology company in
Massachusetts, you should be connected to the global
market. Many successful exporters derive more revenue
from outside the U.S. than from within it. How do they
do it? What steps can you take to do the same? And how
can you build export operations that are both effective
and compliant? 
On
May 16, the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of
Industry and Security (BIS) announced the addition of
China’s Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd., as well as
sixty-eight of Huawei’s global affiliates, to the Entity
List, with the presumption of license denial. The
addition of Huawei to the Entity List prohibits the
export, re-export or transfer of all U.S.-origin goods,
software or technology to Huawei or its named
affiliates.