Footwear and apparel imports present unique compliance challenges under the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA). Between intricate tariff shift rules, material composition thresholds, marking requirements, and constant product refresh cycles, even small errors in classification or origin determinations can lead to duty exposure, penalties, or retroactive assessments.
This webinar is designed to help retailers, brands, sourcing teams, and trade compliance professionals identify risk areas before sourcing changes, design modifications, or supplier shifts create costly downstream consequences.
The 60-minute virtual program features a moderated panel discussion (via Zoom) followed by audience Q&A.
This session will cover:
- Classification Accuracy & Tariff Engineering Risks
- Country-of-Origin Rules & Marking Requirements
- Managing Rapid Style & Sourcing Changes Without Compliance Gaps
Attendees will walk away with:
- A clearer understanding of USMCA origin rules specific to apparel and footwear
- Practical strategies for reducing classification and marking errors
- Insight into managing frequent style and sourcing changes without creating audit exposure
- Tools to strengthen supplier documentation and origin substantiation
- Forward-looking awareness of enforcement trends and policy signals affecting textile trade
Speakers:
- Ana Hinojosa, Executive Director, Government and Regulatory Affairs, Oritain
- Stephen Lamar, President & CEO, American Apparel & Footwear Association
- Elise Shibles, Partner, Advisory Committee, STR