On-Demand Webinar
Duration: 1 hour+ | Format: On-Demand Video + Downloadable Tools

If your business imports into the United States, tariff costs are a growing and unavoidable risk—especially under the renewed and expanding trade policy of the current U.S. administration. This on-demand training gives you practical, legally sound strategies to avoid, mitigate, and recover U.S. tariffs. You’ll also gain insight into drafting smart contract clauses that protect your business when tariffs hit.
 
This is not theory.
 
It’s a real-world, actionable session designed to help you reduce customs duty liabilities immediately and restructure your contracts to withstand further tariff shocks in 2025 and beyond.
 
Who Should Watch

This webinar is essential for:
• Customs and Trade Managers
• Import and Export Professionals
• Legal and Compliance Officers
• Customs Brokers and Freight Agents
• Trade Advisors and Consultants
• Professionals in Procurement, Finance, Supply Chain, and Logistics
If your role involves managing import costs, supplier contracts, or customs compliance, this training is built for you.
 
What You Will Learn
 
1. Avoiding U.S. Tariffs
Learn how to structure your imports to eliminate duties altogether using:
• Product classification planning
• Origin engineering and rules of origin
• Use of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and Miscellaneous Tariff Bills (MTBs)
• Low-value exemptions and exclusions
 
2. Mitigating Tariff Exposure
Understand valuation techniques and duty-reducing mechanisms:
• First Sale Rule
• Related-party transaction pricing
• Trade remedy reviews
• Use of Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZs)
 
3. Recovering Duties Already Paid
Discover how to legally reclaim past tariff overpayments using:
• Post-entry amendments
• Reconciliation entries
• Transfer pricing adjustments
• Refund mechanisms via U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
 
4. Contractual Protection Against Tariffs
Strengthen your contracts with powerful clauses that shift or mitigate financial risk:
• Tariff pass-through and adjustment clauses
• Force majeure clauses adapted for trade measures
• Hardship and termination protections tied to tariff triggers
• Real-world language you can use today
 
5. Case Studies and Best Practices
You’ll see how real companies have deployed these strategies successfully—and how you can adapt them to your business.
 
Why You Must Watch
Since President Trump returned to office, U.S. trade policy has shifted sharply—especially toward China, the EU, and developing economies. Section 301 tariffs are expanding. Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum are back in focus. The likelihood of further protectionist measures is high.
Importers across industries are already absorbing rising duties. Inaction is no longer an option. This webinar arms you with proven tools to:
• Legally reduce landed costs
• Shield your contracts from tariff volatility
• Maintain profitability under tightening trade regimes
• Stay ahead of enforcement and audit risks
Whether you are managing compliance, structuring sourcing contracts, or advising clients, the ability to manage tariffs effectively is now a core competency.
 
Outcomes and Benefits
After completing this webinar, you will:
• Understand the Avoid–Mitigate–Recover model for tariff management
• Identify legal duty reduction options specific to your goods and supply chain
• Know how to draft and negotiate tariff-resilient contracts
• Be able to apply valuation and origin strategies to reduce duty liability
• Recognize when and how to pursue refunds for overpaid duties
• Leave with templates, checklists, and expert guidance for immediate use.
 
Included in Your Access
• Full webinar recording (on-demand)
• Certificate of Participation (on request)
• Slide deck and presentation materials
• Downloadable clause templates and checklists
• Tariff management brochure and CBP fact sheets
• Clause examples to insert into supplier or client agreements
 
Instructor: Arne Mielken
Your instructor is Arne Mielken, a leading international trade and customs expert with more than 20 years of experience advising multinational corporations and public authorities on tariff strategy, origin, and customs law. Arne is known for delivering fast-paced, content-rich sessions that are highly practical and immediately applicable.
 
CE and CPD Recognition
This webinar should qualify for:
• 1 CE Credit for U.S. Licensed Customs Brokers
• 1 CPD Point in the United Kingdom
• Recognition under the EU Customs Competency Framework (DG TAXUD