Easiest Duty-Free Options for Importing Textiles, Apparel, Bags and Footwear into the U.S.
Webinar: 1 CCS Credit
Certain products have been carved out under specific trade agreements and preference programs to qualify for duty-free treatment into the United States, with maximum flexibility for sourcing materials. Given the high rates of duty for textiles, apparel, bags and footwear, this information can assist your company in eliminating significant duties. This webinar will outline strategic sourcing options to eliminate duties on textiles, apparel, bags, and footwear based on:
- Country of production
- Type of product
- Specific input materials
Our Speaker
ELISE SHIBLES is a Member of Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A., resident in the San Francisco office. She advises and counsels clients on trade agreement and preference program requirements for a variety of different types of goods under U.S. and non-U.S. trade programs including NAFTA, QIZ, ASEAN-China and EU-Vietnam, among others. She also has extensive expertise in all aspects of textile and apparel trade and policy including classification, origin, marking, drafting and reviewing proposed legislation, and strategy for trade negotiations. She has represented the interests of numerous international companies in free trade negotiations, including rules of origin, customs procedures and market access.
