4/26/2023
U.S. Custom House Program
U.S. Customs and Border Protection:
Insights for Global Travel and International Trade
The French-American Chamber of Commerce
and
The International Business Associations of Philadelphia
The British-American Business Council
The Chilean & American Chamber of Commerce
The German American Chamber of Commerce
The Irish American Business Chamber & Network
The Mid-Atlantic - Eurasia Business Council
The World Affairs Council of Philadelphia
- More to Follow -
proudly present
U.S. Customs and Border Protection:
Insights for Global Travel and International Trade
Part 1 of a 3-Part Series
Wednesday, April 26th, 2023
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM ET
In-person Program
HARD Registration Deadline: 4/19*
* A Security Clearance is required by U.S. Customs and Border Protection to attend.
Full Name, Date of Birth, and status: U.S. Citizen, U.S. Green Card Holder,
and/or Nationality are required for each guest when you register.
Business Casual or Business Attire is Suggested
$30/person for Non-members
$20/person for FACC Members,
Employees of FACC Corporate Member Companies (registering with work email address),
and the guests they register.
If you are a member of one of our partner organizations, please register directly with them
to be eligible for the best registration rate (see logo/links below).
About This Event
Register now to meet the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Trade Operations Managers who handle international cargo in all environments.
They will share their insights on the manifesting, transportation, targeting, compliance, inspection, brokerage, entry, and facilitation of maritime cargo, air cargo, and Express cargo (UPS, FedEx, etc.), including in-bond cargo from other ports.
In addition, they will touch on other traditional port of entry operations important to our local trade community such as bonded facilities, foreign trade zones (FTZ’s), export licensing, forced labor prohibitions, intellectual property rights (IPR), seized property and CBP penalties, vessel and crew requirements, supply chain security, and logistics management.
Did you know that the Port of Philadelphia is the largest seaport in the nation for perishable cargo? The CBP Trade Operations Managers will provide information about their Agricultural missions, including how they play a critical role in securing those specialized supply chains and protect the American people from harmful pests and disease.
Participants will have the opportunity to visit the CBP Museum to view confiscated goods.
U.S. Custom House
200 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Street Parking or Parking Lots in the Vicinity
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ET
Optional opportunity to continue the conversation with
Complimentary Refreshments from Campo's Deli and
Constitution Cannoli Cafe (across the street)
211 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
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About U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP):
With more than 60,000 employees, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, CBP, is one of the world's largest law enforcement organizations and is charged with keeping terrorists and their weapons out of the U.S. while facilitating lawful international travel and trade.
As the United States’ first unified border entity, CBP takes a comprehensive approach to border management and control, combining customs, immigration, border security, and agricultural protection into one coordinated and supportive activity.
Vision Statement
Enhancing the nation’s security through innovation, intelligence, collaboration and trust.
Mission Statement
Protect the American people, safeguard our borders, and enhance the nation’s economic prosperity.
Enduring Mission Priorities
Counter Terrorism – Anticipate, detect and disrupt the threat of terrorists, their weapons and actions to protect the people and economy of the United States.
Combat Transnational Crime – Detect, deter and disrupt transnational organized crime that threatens U.S. national and economic security interests at and beyond the border.
Secure the Border – Protect the Homeland through the air, land and maritime environments against illegal entry, illicit activity or other threats to uphold national sovereignty and promote national and economic security.
Facilitate Lawful Trade and Protect Revenue – Enable fair, competitive and compliant trade and enforce U.S. laws to ensure safety, prosperity and economic security for the American people.
Facilitate Lawful Travel – Enhance, enable and transform the travel experience by anticipating, detecting and intercepting threats prior to and at ports of entry.
About the U. S. Custom House, Philadelphia, PA
Building History
The U.S. Customs Service was established by the first U.S. Congress in 1789, making it the oldest federal agency in the country. The functions of the Customs Service are to assess and collect duties and taxes on imported goods, to control carriers of imports and exports, and to combat smuggling and revenue fraud.
The U.S. Custom House in Philadelphia is a product of the great federal building projects of the Depression era. Begun in December 1932, it opened on November 10, 1934, at a final cost of more than $3,500,000. Distinguished by richness of materials, by the quality of its design, and by a decorative program by a major local artist, the U.S. Custom House is a fitting architectural monument to Philadelphia's status as one of the nation's largest ports.
Click Here to learn more about the U.S. Custom House's Building History and Architecture!
This program will be interesting to global travelers, international shippers, importers/exporters, logistics companies, and related businesses.