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MGTA Special Event
US Customs National Import Specialists Outreach Program
Tuesday, June 27, 2006
9:00am Registration
9:30am–4:30pm Program
Pre-registration deadline is June 16.
Space is limited; register early!
What will you learn?
This unique education opportunity is a full day session that will provide training to the importing community regarding classification of the commodities handled by two National Import Specialists. We will discuss the classification of costumes, festive articles, and toys and include a Q&A session for these commodities as well as dolls, artificial foliage, hosiery, scarves, shawls, handkerchiefs, ties, headbands, “other clothing accessories,” hats and headgear, and wearing apparel per costumes of Chapters 61 & 62, protective garments, non-woven apparel, swimwear, and sports clothing.
The session is designed to be highly interactive. Attendees are strongly encouraged to bring samples, pictures and/or sketches for a show-and-tell and hands-on expert advice. Bring any and all questions relating to the commodities handled by these specialists.
Additional benefit of attending:
Take advantage of this great opportunity! This seminar offers a tremendous value for the import community—to bring your questions and samples to a lively, face-to-face, interactive seminar with the Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) National Import Specialists for these commodities is a rare and priceless opportunity.
This is an excellent opportunity for importers to fulfill the informed compliance obligation that every importer has under the Customs Modernization Act.
Who should attend?
Executives and managers responsible for their companies’ Import Compliance Program and classification of products; marketing representatives; legal; purchasing personnel; anyone with hands-on responsibilities for their companies’ compliance program and/or classification; service companies—including customs brokers, consultants and forwarders—involved in classification; students.
Agenda
9:00 |
Registration |
9:30 |
Welcome & Introduction
– Christine Gates, Manhattan Toy |
9:45 |
Costumes, 9505.90.60; Dress-up Sets
– Alice J. Wong, National Import Specialist, US CBP NY
– Kenneth Reidlinger, National Import Specialist, US CBP NY |
10:45 |
Break |
11:00 |
Wearing Apparel Rules as They Apply to Costumes; Component Classification; Marking Requirements of All Costumes
– Alice J. Wong
– Kenneth Reidlinger |
12:30 |
Lunch (included) |
1:30 |
Welcome (after lunch)
– Kim Bennett, Target Customs Brokerage Inc. |
1:45 |
Toys and Festive Articles
– Alice J. Wong
– Kenneth Reidlinger |
2:45 |
Break |
3:00 |
Question and Answers |
4:00 |
Evaluation/critique |
4:30 |
Adjourn |
5:00 |
Networking Event |
About the Speakers
Alice J. Wong, National Import Specialist, US CBP NY
Ms. Wong joined the Customs Service in 1970 as a Customs Inspector. She has been an Import Specialist, Team Leader, Operations Officer and Supervisory Import Specialist during her long Customs career. She became a National Import Specialist in 1988, just as the Harmonized Tariff Schedule was replacing the TSUSA system. Her areas of expertise are dolls, toys, festive articles, costumes and artificial foliage. Prior to joining the Customs Service, Ms. Wong was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Malaysia (1967–1969). She holds a Bachelor of Arts from St. Lawrence University and a Masters of Arts from the University of Hawaii. Upon her retirement in 2007, Ms. Wong hopes to continue her interest in cooking by taking cooking classes as well as spending a great deal of time traveling.
Kenneth Reidlinger, National Import Specialist, US CBP NY
Mr. Reidlinger received his bachelor’s degree from Queens College in 1972. He joined Customs in November 1973 and was made an Import Specialist in 1975. He has held many positions in Customs and Border Protection, including Supervisory Import Specialist (1986), and was named the Deputy Assistant Area Director of the Entry Division at JFK Airport in 1987. He has held the position of National Import Specialist since 1998. His line of merchandise covers hosiery, scarves, shawls, handkerchiefs, ties, headbands, “other clothing accessories,” hats and headgear. Wearing apparel responsibilities include costumes of Chapters 61 & 62, protective garments, non-woven apparel, swimwear and sports clothing.
Meeting Specifics
Tuesday, June 27, 2006
US Customs National Import Specialists Outreach Program
9:00am Registration
9:30am–4:30pm Program
Metropolitan Ballroom & Clubroom |
Cost: |
$25 members; $35 nonmembers
(includes lunch) |
Please register by noon on Friday, June 16, 2006. No refunds for cancellations after noon on June 16, 2006.
Registration
Register online, download a registration form or contact the MGTA office at (651) 917-6257 or office@mgta.org.
Directions
Metropolitan Ballroom & Clubroom
5418 Wayzata Blvd
Golden Valley, MN 55416
(763) 797-1900
The facility is conveniently located just west of downtown Minneapolis at the intersection of Highways 394 and 100, with plenty of free parking.
From the East: Take I-394 West to the Xenia/Park Place exit. Turn right on Xenia to Golden Hills Drive.*
From the West: Take I-394 East to the Xenia/Park Place exit. Turn left on Xenia to Golden Hills Drive.*
From the North: Take Hwy 100 South to I-394 West to the Xenia/Park Place exit. Turn right on Xenia to Golden Hills Drive.*
From the South: Take Hwy 100 North to I-394 West to the Xenia/Park Place exit. Turn right on Xenia to Golden Hills Drive.*
*Turn right on Golden Hills Drive and go one block to Turner’s Crossroad. Turn right on Turner’s Crossroad. The Metropolitan is on the left, across from the Colonnade building.
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