Basics of NAFTA – Lansing . Please Note --> This is a Past Event!! . Date: 10/10/2014 Time: 8:30 AM TO 3:30 PM 50 Front Avenue SW Grand Rapids, West Central Region 49504 Phone: 6163316811 Event Description: Canada and Mexico are Michigan’s top trading partners, accounting for more than 70% of Michigan’s global trade. In 2013, Michigan’s merchandise export with NAFTA countries totaled $38.4 billion. It is critical for businesses buying or selling to/from Canada or Mexico to have a comprehensive NAFTA program. To remain competitive it is essential to take full advantage of qualifying your goods for preferential duty treatment under NAFTA and saving your company or your customers duties and taxes. It is also critical to fully understand the regulatory requirements for claiming NAFTA benefits so you reduce your compliance risks. Join us for this full-day seminar to learn the NAFTA qualification process for goods and to gain a clear understanding of the rules, regulations, and best practices for implementation. Topics include: • NAFTA Definitions & Responsibilities • How to Fill Out a Certificate of Origin • Qualifying Goods Using NAFTA Rules of Origin • Tariff Shift • Regional Value Content • Country of Origin Marking Rules • Supplier Solicitation Process • NAFTA Compliance Van Andel Global Trade Center offers training with optimal learning in mind. VAGTC program registrants will necessary program materials; as well as, breakfast, lunch and snacks during this program. Directions: West Campus Lansing Community College 5708 Cornerstone Drive Lansing, MI 48917 Need more information? If you need more information about this event, please complete the fields below: Your Email Address: Please enter email address Your Name: Question / Comment: For general inquiries email us at: mlcc@muskegon.org REGISTER EVENT SPONSORS LINKS Event Location Map Current Weather SET A REMINDER Your Email Address Remind me 1 2 3 4 5 day(s) prior to the event date.