Live Webinar:
Beyond the Basics: Navigating FTAs, Chapter 98 & Other Duty-Saving Provisions
Cost: $195.00
Turn complex tariff rules, Free Trade Agreements, and special tariff provisions into actionable duty-saving opportunities—and discover where your organization may be leaving money on the table.
As tariffs, trade remedies, and customs enforcement continue to evolve, companies are under increasing pressure to identify every available duty-saving opportunity while maintaining compliance. This webinar goes beyond a high-level overview of trade agreements and preferential tariff programs to provide practical guidance on determining eligibility and supporting claims.
Participants will gain a deeper understanding of Free Trade Agreement (FTA) qualification requirements, including how to analyze tariff shift rules, calculate regional value content, and address common challenges encountered when substantiating origin claims. The session will also explore other preferential trade programs and special tariff provisions that can reduce duty exposure and improve supply chain competitiveness.
In addition, attendees will learn how to leverage key provisions under HTSUS Chapter 98, including opportunities for duty exemptions, reductions, and temporary import programs. Through real-world examples and practical compliance considerations, the webinar will help importers, exporters, trade compliance professionals, sourcing teams, and legal personnel confidently evaluate preferential tariff opportunities and strengthen their customs compliance programs.
Whether your organization is new to utilizing trade preference programs or seeking to maximize existing benefits, this session will provide actionable insights to help navigate today's complex trade environment.
Webinar Details
Air Date & Time
October 15, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET
Length
1 hour 30 minutes
Comprised of 1 hour of commentary and 30-minute Q&A session
Instructor
Contact us for special payment arrangements and group purchases.
ECoP® EAR or ITAR Renewal Credits = 1
Objectives:
- Evaluate FTA eligibility by applying tariff shift and regional value content rules to determine whether products qualify for preferential treatment.
- Identify and utilize alternative preference programs and special tariff provisions, including key duty-saving opportunities available under HTSUS Chapter 98.
- Strengthen trade compliance practices by understanding documentation, substantiation, and risk-management considerations associated with tariff preference claims.
This webinar is the fourth in a 4-part series. Click the links below to explore the other webinars in the series.
1. Mastering the HTS: Strategies for Accurate Classification and Risk Reduction
2. Origin Matters: COO Determination & Marking Rules
3. Getting Customs Value Right: Avoiding Costly Errors
4. Beyond the Basics: Navigating FTAs, Chapter 98 & Other Duty-Saving Provisions
This webinar will include PowerPoint slides and live video and commentary from Nick Baker. Each registrant, even if unable to attend live, will have access to the presentation, certificate of completion, speaker contact information for follow-up questions, and access to the webinar recording within 1-2 business days after the webinar airs. Webinar participants are invited to submit questions during the webinar and the final 30 minutes will be allotted to answering attendee questions.
Speaker Bio
Nick is a seasoned international trade compliance professional focusing on import compliance, duty and tariff mitigation, export controls and economic sanctions. Nick assists his clients with the development of international trade compliance programs, responding to government agency inquiries, audits and disclosures.
Computer Requirements:
- Internet (broadband recommended)
- Speakers/headset is required to hear the presentation
By registering for this event, you agree to our Terms of Use.
Contact Us for Sponsor Opportunities
Have a question for our team?
Fill out the form below and we’ll be in touch ASAP.