In this session, we’ll dive into the application of U.S. tariffs and Canadian surtaxes on textile goods and examine their impact on cross-border trade. You’ll gain practical insights into tariff mitigation strategies, including duty drawback, tariff classification, customs valuation, and origin considerations such as USMCA eligibility.
The discussion will also highlight short-term tactics to reduce immediate costs and long-term planning approaches to ensure sustainable compliance and maintain competitiveness in a dynamic trade environment.
This webinar is part of a series, your registration covers attendance to all 3 sessions. After registering you will receive a unique zoom login link, that can only be accessed via one computer at a time. In that email, it will contain an add to calendar that will add all 3 sessions to your calendar. please use the same link for all 3 sessions.
The KMPG Webinar Series
Speakers
Angelos Xilinas, Partner, Trade and Customs, KPMG in Canada
Angelos is a practice leader in KPMG’s Trade & Customs Practice. He joined KPMG in 1999, after spending ten years with the former Canada Customs and Revenue Agency (CCRA) as a Trade Administration Officer.
Angelos advises clients regarding import and export requirements, conducts compliance and cost recovery reviews, and approaches customs authorities on behalf of clients to resolve customs and trade issues. His areas of expertise include tariff classification, import and export controls, valuation, and origin of goods.
In addition, Angelos has developed strategies to reduce costs and limit risks relating to non-compliance with customs requirements. In terms of market segment, he has significant experience in the areas of apparel, transportation, oil and gas, machinery and electronic products. He has successfully represented clients by minimizing the impact of customs duties and streamlining import processes. He also has experience in approaching the Department of Finance with respect to obtaining duty relief for various clients. Angelos has provided customs compliance and advisory services to clients in industry sectors including consumer markets, mining, forestry, shipping, oil and gas, power generation, communications, and manufacturing.
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