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SUMMARY:Cracking the Code: Import Tariffs Explained
DESCRIPTION:Importing & Tariffs - A Practical 2-Hour Workshop\n\nAre you or your business navigating the complexities of bringing goods across the border? Importing is a critical business function\, and understanding the core rules is essential to controlling costs and avoiding costly delays.\n\nJoin us for this focused\, in-person 2-hour workshop led by experts from the Ohio SBDC Export Assistance Network at YSU. We will simplify the critical elements every successful importer needs to master:\n\n\n	\n	Tariffs & Landed Costs: Go beyond the basics. Learn where to find and how to accurately read updated Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) information so you can forecast costs with confidence and avoid costly financial surprises.\n	\n	\n	Customs Procedures & Documentation: Get a clear walkthrough of the customs clearance process and the necessary documentation to ensure smooth\, efficient clearance of your goods.\n	\n	\n	Incoterms  2020: Managing Risk and Cost: Understand how these internationally recognized trade terms define the responsibilities\, costs\, and risks between buyers and sellers\, and how selecting the right term is crucial for both export and import operations.\n	\n\n\nWalk away with practical knowledge\, official resources\, and a framework to streamline your entire import operation\, ensuring compliance and maximizing profitability.\n\nPresenters:\n\nMousa Kassis is a highly decorated expert in international trade\, serving as the Director of the Ohio Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Export Assistance Network at Youngstown State University (YSU). He has worked extensively with companies in the region to expand their international activities\, leading to significant increases in export sales.\n\n\n\nMariah Hauser is an International Trade Advisor and Part-time Faculty member in the Marketing Department at YSU's Williamson College of Business Administration. As a key specialist with the Ohio SBDC Export Assistance Network\, Mariah collaborates with Mousa Kassis to support regional companies in navigating the complexities of global commerce.\n\n\n\nThis event is held in partnership with Geauga Growth Partnership.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<h3><strong>Importing &amp\; Tariffs - A Practical 2-Hour Workshop</strong></h3>\n\n<p>Are you or your business navigating the complexities of bringing goods across the border? Importing is a critical business function\, and understanding the core rules is essential to controlling costs and avoiding costly delays.</p>\n\n<p>Join us for this focused\, <strong>in-person 2-hour workshop</strong> led by experts from the Ohio SBDC Export Assistance Network at YSU. We will simplify the critical elements every successful importer needs to master:</p>\n\n<ul>\n	<li>\n	<p><strong>Tariffs &amp\; Landed Costs:</strong> Go beyond the basics. Learn where to find and how to <strong>accurately read updated Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) information</strong> so you can forecast costs with confidence and avoid costly financial surprises.</p>\n	</li>\n	<li>\n	<p><strong>Customs Procedures &amp\; Documentation:</strong> Get a clear walkthrough of the customs clearance process and the necessary documentation to ensure smooth\, efficient clearance of your goods.</p>\n	</li>\n	<li>\n	<p><strong>Incoterms&reg\; 2020: Managing Risk and Cost:</strong> Understand how these internationally recognized trade terms define the responsibilities\, costs\, and risks between buyers and sellers\, and how selecting the right term is crucial for both export and import operations.</p>\n	</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>Walk away with practical knowledge\, official resources\, and a framework to streamline your entire import operation\, ensuring compliance and maximizing profitability.</p>\n\n<p><strong>Presenters:</strong><br />\nMousa Kassis is a highly decorated expert in international trade\, serving as the Director of the Ohio Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Export Assistance Network at Youngstown State University (YSU). He has worked extensively with companies in the region to expand their international activities\, leading to significant increases in export sales.<br />\n<br />\nMariah Hauser is an International Trade Advisor and Part-time Faculty member in the Marketing Department at YSU&#39\;s Williamson College of Business Administration. As a key specialist with the Ohio SBDC Export Assistance Network\, Mariah collaborates with Mousa Kassis to support regional companies in navigating the complexities of global commerce.<br />\n<br />\nThis event is held in partnership with Geauga Growth Partnership.</p>\n
LOCATION:IN PERSON - Geauga Public Library - West Branch\, Chesterland
UID:e.527.27185
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DTSTAMP:20260826T220516Z
URL:https://business.easternlakecountychamber.org/events/details/tariffs-your-business-27185
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