Country of Origin Determination: Non-Preferential Rules and Substantial Transformation

Description

Country of Origin Determination: Non-Preferential Rules and Substantial Transformation
Understanding how to determine a product’s country of origin is critical for compliance with trade remedies, sanctions, and customs requirements. This course provides a clear overview of non-preferential origin rules, with a focus on the “substantial transformation” test and its application in areas such as tariffs imposed under Section 301 and IEEPA (International Emergency Economic Powers Act). Participants will learn the key principles, common challenges, and practical steps for making accurate origin determinations to minimize risk and facilitate compliance in global trade.

Level: Intermediate

Instructor:
Sara Schoenfeld, Kamerman, Uncyk, Soniker & Klein
Sara Schoenfeld is an attorney with Kamerman, Uncyk, Soniker & Klein. Previously, Sara spent over five years in the Ernst & Young LLP Global Trade practice advising US and foreign multinational corporations regarding international trade laws and regulations, strategic planning, compliance and risk management. Sara is an experienced speaker and writer on topics across customs, international trade and human rights. She has presented at events sponsored by the Canadian Bar Association, Thompson Reuters, the NY Fair Trade Coalition and more, and has written for publications including Law360 (on first sale for export and on recent trade developments) and her Global Trade Analysis newsletter. Sara spent years serving on the Board of the Organization for Women in International Trade NY Chapter, and is the founder of the Trade Impact Foundation, a nonprofit organization seeking to facilitate international trade with a positive human rights footprint.