Getting Customs Value Right: Avoiding Costly Errors

Avoid costly customs valuation mistakes before they impact your duty spend, compliance posture, and import strategy.

In today’s rapidly shifting global trade environment, customs valuation and tariff structures have become increasingly complex and critical to business performance. This webinar provides a practical, up-to-date overview of customs valuation regulations and the downstream impact of tariffs on import costs, compliance, and supply chain strategy. Designed for trade, finance, and compliance professionals, the session will unpack how customs authorities determine value, examine common valuation methods under WTO and U.S. CBP regulations, and highlight areas of heightened audit scrutiny.

Participants will gain insight into how tariff changes including duty rate increases, trade remedies, and preferential agreements cascade through landed cost calculations and supplier pricing models. The webinar will also explore key risk areas such as related-party transactions, transfer pricing alignment, assists, royalties, and post-importation adjustments.

Beyond foundational concepts, the session will emphasize actionable strategies to manage exposure and optimize outcomes. Attendees will learn how transaction structures and commercial documents impact valuation positions and the importance of governance frameworks to ensure compliance.

Real-world examples and recent enforcement trends will be incorporated to illustrate practical challenges and solutions. Whether you are reassessing your import strategy or strengthening audit readiness, this webinar will equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate customs valuation complexities and mitigate tariff-related risks in an evolving trade landscape.