Mexico Maquiladora/IMMEX and their Free Trade Agreements - By AtoZ Compliance

NEW HYDE PARK, N.Y. - March 2, 2017 - PRLog -- Key Take Away :

This webinar is designed to address how the impact of Multiple Free Trade Agreements will influence the merchant's duty rates and their resources allocation, production, and trade patterns by focusing on the duty management roles when it relates to the importer in understanding how to reduce taxes and tariff costs in the geopolitical international trading environment.

Overview :

Manufacturing in Mexico as a Maquiladora under the IMMEX program (formally known as the Maquiladora Program) can offer tremendous benefits for virtually any foreign manufacturer, especially those selling into the North American market (North American free trade agreement certificate of origin).

Why Should You Attend :

The Mexican Maquiladora/PYTEX programs have evolved over the past 60 plus years into today's IMMEX (IndustriaManufacturera, Maquiladora y Servicios de Exportacion) program. It allows qualifying companies a greater range of activities they can take part within the Mexican territory.


Areas Covered In This Webinar :

Brief history

Maquiladora formation and regulations

IMMEX registration requirements

North American Free Trade Agreement Certificate of Origin Form

Combining IMMEX and NAFTA

Annex 24 & 31- IMMEX

Eligible operations

Benefits

Program cancellations

Mexican FTAs

Gain awareness for the regime

Understand its requirements

Recognize the program's benefits

Distinguish the program's obstacles and resource requirements

Be aware of the penalties and program cancellations

Learning Objectives :

Aim of the IMMEX program

Who is eligible to obtain an IMMEX program

How to manage an IMMEX program

Non-tariffs measures application

IMMEX obligations

Difference between IMMEX and other Export promotion programs

How the FTA's affected the application of import tariffs to IMMEX importations

Customs Value on IMMEX operations

Who Will Benefit :

CFOs

Trade and Finance Controllers

Logistics Professionals

Plant Managers

Supply Chain Professionals

Sourcing Specialists

Shipping/Receiving Staff

Procurement Analysts

Global Trade Managers

Integration Managers

Risk Management Managers

Decision Makers

Speakers Profile :

Dr. Rossano V. Gerald

Dr. Rossano V. Gerald is an academic professor and founder of RVG International Consulting Firm, LLC. He has over thirty years of business experience in strategic management, marketing analysis, and supply chain management. Dr. Gerald is a veteran of the United States Army. He has worked with small and medium-sized businesses to help improve their business logistic processes through verification of operational and supply chain programs. Further, he has developed management and marketing strategies that were used to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of business operations in the global economy. He earned a Doctor of Business Administration in International Business and Advanced Professional Business Certification in Marketing from Argosy University/Sarasota; Master of Science Degree (J.S.M.) for International Tax and Finance Services in the risk compliance and management field from the Thomas Jefferson School of Law.