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Virtual Event: Elements of an Effective FTZ Compliance Program

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 (2:00 PM - 3:00 PM) (EST)

Description

This training is complimentary to 2024 Annual Conference registrants (all past registrants should have received a promo code for access and contact vcartwright@naftz.org with any questions. If you did not attend the in-person conference and seek to attend - a small fee applies with the option to purchase the training a la carte as follows.

 

This 60-minute virtual only session will cover the latest information on compliance strategies

ADVANCED: DEEP DIVE — Elements of an Effective FTZ Compliance Program


  • Identify how to stay ahead of corporate risks and challenges that may affect your Zone’s compliance
  • Understand keys to maintaining oversight of zone transactions and activity
  • Review kips for a comprehensive audit program
  • As companies and regulations evolve over time, the importance of maintaining an effective FTZ compliance program is imperative to the success of a company’s zone program.
SPEAKERS: Yuko Hampton, SUMCO
Jason Ricketts, Nissan

 SPEAKER BIOS

Yuko Hampton, Trade Compliance and Logistics Manager, Licensed Customs Broker at SUMCO Phoenix Corporation since 2000. Current responsibilities include import/export compliance, international logistics and third party warehouse contract management, supplier audit as a certified lead auditor for suppliers on IATF16949:2016. Past responsibilities include FTZ management, CTPAT and CCSF (TSA’s shipper screening program). Yuko was born and raised in Japan, and moved to the United States at 20 years old.
Jason Ricketts is the Senior Manager of Customs & Trade Compliance at Nissan North America Inc., where he leads the Company’s North American Trade Compliance Program for the US and Canada.
Jason is a licensed U.S. Customs Broker with over 25 years of varied experience in customs brokerage, freight forwarding and trade compliance. His career began in the freight forwarding business with Nissin International Transport and he has held leadership positions in other companies throughout his career such as, FedEx Trade Networks, BAX Global, Kuehne + Nagel Inc. and most recently at Nissan North America Inc.
He currently serves as the Chairperson for the Manufacturing Working Group of the National Association of Foreign Trade Zones (NAFTZ). Jason is also a Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) through the National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA).
Jason holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Aviation Management from the Ohio State University, a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from Indiana Wesleyan University, and a Master’s Degree in Accounting from Kaplan University.

Any additional questions contact vcartwright@naftz.org or 202-331-1950 ext.225.



 

 Receive up to 1 CCS/CES credit for attending the LIVE event, subject to NCBFAA Guidelines
The National Association of Foreign-Trade Zones (NAFTZ) is registered with the National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America, Inc. (NCBFAA) as a sponsor for continuing education. NCBFAA has final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for credit. No prerequisites or advance preparations required to attend this webinar and guest must attend the FULL LIVE 60minute event to receive up to 1 CCS/CES Credit subject to NCBFAA guidelines. Requests for credit must be received within 3 weeks of the event.


NAFTZ offered Certified Zone Specialist (CZS) credit eligibility

* Receive 1 Certified Zone Specialist CZS credit eligibility for webinar attendance 

The NAFTZ automatically credits all CZS holders attending the live webinar event with continuing educational credits.

Pricing


STATUSRATE
12.17.24 Virtual Event pricing for Member*$50
12.17.24 Virtual Event pricing for Non-Member*$75
2024 Annual Conf. Registrants$0
 

DISCOUNTS: Join NAFTZ in order to qualify for membership discounts.

*All 2024 Annual Conf. Registrants should have received a code to access this repeat topic webinar as complimentary - any questions contact vcartwright@naftz.org.

 

Prior to the webinars, participants will receive an e-mail with directions to secure the call-in number and passcode to be used to access the webinar. Any questions or concerns call 703-309-6640 or email vcartwright@naftz.org.
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Victoria Cartwright
(703) 309-6640
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Tuesday, December 17, 2024 (2:00 PM - 3:00 PM) (EST)

Dec. 17, 2024, Eastern Time zone (2:00 - 3:00 PM) Eastern Time zone*Following live events - these recordings will be available on demand **Note any approved educational credits pending approval are ONLY for LIVE event participants subject to NCBFAA guidelines.

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