Exporting to the

United States
What you Need to Know
Ministry of Economic Development and Trade

If your business is entering the United States market for the first time or you are

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planning on expanding your market share, this seminar is ideally suited for anyone
involved in export development to the U.S., whether working in a management, inside
or outside sales, marketing or a business development position. The seminar offers
practical, hands-on information on the fundamentals of exporting to the United States Tuesday, January 12th, 2010
by combining expert briefings on such topics as: U.S. banking, legal and tax
considerations, immigration issues, US customs clearance procedures, logistics and
The Grand Olympia Hospitality
government export programs and services to assist your business. & Convention Centre
660 Barton St., Stoney Creek
You are invited to attend this seminar to get clarification on issues that can affect your
ability to get goods and personnel across the border and to be successful in growing Tickets: $30
your exports.

Provincial Export Programs & Services: U.S. Banking:

Learn how the Ontario Ministry of Economic What are the differences between Canadian AGENDA
Development and Trade assists companies to and U.S banks? What services can US
develop targeted export strategies for banks offer the Canadian exporter? 8:00 am
international markets. Registration, Continental Breakfast
U.S. Tax Liability:
& Networking
The Role of the Canadian Trade Are you liable for federal and state taxes
Commissioner Service: when you do business in the US? What 8:45 am
Overview of the Consulate territory and the triggers tax liability at the federal and state Welcome
core services and programs available to level?
assist the Canadian exporter.
Customs Documentation: 8:50 am
Provincial Export Programs
U.S. Immigration: What is the role of a customs broker? What & Services
What are the key immigration issues facing is your role as Importer of Record? What are
businesses when crossing the border? What the key customs documentation requirements 9:00 am
you can and cannot do when carrying out and new CBP border programs such as ACE, Trade Commissioner Services
business in the US? e-manifest, C-TPAT, FAST?
9:30 am
To register online visit: investinhamilton.ca or fax this form to: 905-546-4107 U.S. Immigration

Name/Company Name: _________________________________________________________________________ 10:10 am

Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________ U.S. Banking
City: ____________________________________________________ Prov: _____ Postal Code: ______________ 10:40 am
Bus. Tel: ______________________________________ Home Tel: ______________________________________ Networking Break
E-mail: ____________________________________________________________________________________ 10:50 am
Payment Method U.S. Taxation
❏ Invoice Me ❏ Visa ❏ MasterCard ❏ Other 11:30 am
Name on Card: _______________________________________________________________________________ U.S. Customs Brokerage
Card #: _____________________________________________________________ Expiry Date: _____________ 12:10 pm
Signature of Card Holder: ________________________________________________________________________ Q & A and Adjournment