International Business Seminar: Understanding Free Trade Agreements and Certificates of Origin
Does your company aspire to do business internationally? Then this is a great opportunity for you!
Join the World Trade Center Delaware & the Delaware Small Business Development Center for this informative seminar on understanding FTAs and learn the procedures for classifying your product and completing the certificate of origin documentation. Meet with International Trade Specialist JoAnn Queen to discuss issues or concerns and what kind of help is available for importers / exporters working with current and/or future FTAs.
Topics covered include:
Explanation of FTAs Determining the potential benefits of FTAs Tariff Rates Rules of Origin: interpretation and examples Tariff shifts and regional value
Sound like something you are interested in? Then you’ll need the details:
What: Understanding Free Trade Agreements and Certificates of Origin
Where: Small Business Development Center– One Innovation Way, Suite 301 Newark, DE 19711
When: Friday, March 6, 2008 8:30 – 11:30 AM
Cost: $35- WTC Members; $50 – Non members; $20 – Students
What is a Free Trade Agreement?
Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) can help your company enter and compete more easily in
the global marketplace. Trade agreements help level the international playing field and
encourage foreign governments to adopt open and transparent rulemaking procedures, as
well as non-discriminatory laws and regulations. FTAs help strengthen business climates
by eliminating or reducing tariff rates, improving intellectual property regulations,
opening government procurement opportunities, easing investment rules, and much more.
What is a Certificate of Origin?
Certificates of Origin (CO) may be required because of established Treaty arrangements,
varying duty rates, and preferential duty treatment dependent on the shipment’s origin.
The CO verifies the country in which the goods were manufactured. The commodity being
exported and its destination determine if the CO is required. The certificate of origin
might only be a small part of your export documentation, but an error in completing your
CO could lead to loss
If you found the above informative or intriguing, then you should consider registering online for this international business seminar today!
- The Latin American Community Center Provides Tax Filing Assistence
- Technology Forum of Delaware Mixer