Southern Currents 20-16

PURPOSE:

The Port of New Orleans is pleased to announce an updated Steel Identification, Classification and Trade Law Seminar to be conducted on Wednesday, April 1, 2020  (8:30 AM – 4:45 PM), and Thursday, April 2, 2020 (from 8:15 AM – 3:45 PM).  The program, presented by technical, commercial and legal experts from the steel industry, aims to increase the knowledge level of U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials, other U.S. Government Officials, and Customhouse Brokers regarding steel importations.  Please note that the seminar program has been significantly modified revised and restructured from previous seminars held in Cleveland, Los Angeles, and other ports; including new material on fraud, circumvention and evasion, plus expanded information on current issues including Section 232.

ACTION:

Attendance is FREE.  An invitation with mandatory registration information is attached.  Please register early to assure a confirmed acceptance of your registration.  Space is limited.  In order to register, the attached form must be completed and then emailed (preferred method) to rdidonna@wiley.law or the form can be faxed to (202) 719-7049.

The REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2020.

Any questions or comments regarding this information should be directed to Assistant Center Director Merlin Hymel, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, at (504) 670-2088 or merlin.hymel@cbp.dhs.gov