Southern Currents 14-005.pdf

SUBJECT: Steel Identification, Classification, and Trade Law Seminar, March 19-20, 2014

The Area Port of New Orleans is pleased to announce an upcoming Steel Identification, Classification and Trade Law Seminar all day Wednesday, March 19, 2014 and continuing Thursday morning, March 20, 2014. (This seminar was originally scheduled for March 13-14, 2013, but had been postponed.) The intention of the seminar — presented by technical, commercial and legal experts from the steel industry — is to enhance the knowledge level of steel importations for U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials, other U.S. Government Officials and Customhouse Brokers. Please note that the seminar program structure has been significantly revised from previous seminars held in New Orleans, and will include new material on fraud, circumvention and evasion, and expanded information on current issues

An invitation with more specific registration information is attached. Please register early to assure a confirmed acceptance of your registration. Each interested participant must register in order to attend this free seminar. In order to register, the attached form must be completed and then emailed (preferred method) to LRMOSSER@WINDSTREAM.NET or the form can be faxed to (570) 645-6011 from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Eastern time Monday-Friday.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2014.
Any questions or comments regarding this information should be directed to Assistant Port Director Trade Operations Merlin Hymel at (504) 670-2088.