Are you confident in your importing process? Whether you’re new to international trade or looking to strengthen your company’s compliance program, this webinar offers the essential knowledge every manufacturer needs to stay competitive and compliant.

Join us for a focused session designed to help manufacturers build a solid foundation for trade compliance. Learn how to effectively work with freight forwarders and customs brokers, define internal responsibilities, and develop a multi-level compliance program that supports your long-term growth.

Key takeaways include:

• Understanding the roles of freight forwarders, customs brokers, and your internal team
• Developing proper import/export vetting and compliance procedures
• Creating a scalable, multi-level compliance program tailored to your business
• Learning the basics of tariffs, duties, and trade documentation
• Strengthening your company’s reputation with sound compliance practices

Why Attend?

Import/export mistakes can be costly both financially and legally. This webinar will help manufacturers mitigate risk, avoid penalties, and identify new growth opportunities through smarter compliance practices. By understanding tariffs and trade regulations, your company can make more informed sourcing decisions, better manage supplier relationships, and be more agile in a global marketplace.

Partners:

The Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC) serves as the state’s U.S. Department of Commerce NIST Manufacturing Extension Partnership center. IMEC is a team of industry improvement specialists dedicated to providing Illinois Manufacturers with the solutions, tools, and resources to create sustainable, competitive futures. IMEC drives growth through enterprise excellence, helping organizations become more effective and efficient through tailored solutions and support. In 2024, they assisted over 2,800 companies and helped create or retain over 7,736 jobs, resulting in over $872M aggregate impact to the Illinois economy.