In-Person CBP Outreach

In-Person CBP Outreach

Join LACBFFA with the US Customs and Border Protection to discuss Forced Labor, Antidumping update, and Agriculture Enforcement. This event is open to Customs Brokers and Importers.

Approved for 2 CCS/CES credits

DFO Carlos C. Martel or (A) Deputy DFO Susan S. Thomas are scheduled to make opening remarks.

• Forced Labor/WRO/UFLPA- Basics of the CBP roles in detentions and what happens if your goods are detained.
  • Electronics Center of Excellence and Expertise 
    • Supervisory Import Specialist Dirik Lolkus
  •  Agriculture and Prepared Products
    • Supervisory Import Specialist Clinton Allison
  • Apparel Footwear and Textiles 
    • Supervisory Import Specialist David Cortez
       
• Update on AD/CVD duties- Updates and best practices, speak to volume of AD/CVD at port/AD/CVD Process.
  • Base Metals 
    • Assistant Center Director Michael Dean
    • Supervisory Import Specialist Cesar A. Salgado
       
• Agriculture holds-What are the trends, what to look for and questions to ask of importers to ensure safe items are imported.
  • FOLA 
    • Supervisory Agriculture Specialist Sherman Thomas
    • Agriculture Operations Manager Peter Wawrzyniak

Moderator: Daniel Meylor, Director, Customs Administration & Compliance Carmichael International Service

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM • Registration
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM • Program

Holiday Inn Torrance
19800 S Vermont Ave
Torrance, CA 90502

Early Bird Pricing (Until July 17)

Members: $60
Non-Members: $80

General Admission (After July 17)

Members: $80
Non-Members: $100

Cancellation and Refund Policy:
Written cancellations will be accepted up to seven (7) days before the day of the event for a full refund. Please email your request to info@lacbffa.org. No refunds will be given if cancellation notice is received later than seven (7) days before the event, or for no-show registrants.