Past Event

Webinar | Doing business in the United States: Starter Guide to US Customs & Logistics + an Update on Tariffs

Thu. September 11, 2025 10:00 am - 11:30 am !Online

The webinar series ‘Embracing global markets’ is a specialty workshop series developed by the European American Chamber of Commerce for the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN).

The webinars have been developed exclusively for the 'Enterprise Europe Network' by the EEN USA consortium, comprised of EACC New York, EACC Texas and EACC Carolinas and feature subject matter experts on a variety of topis relevant to companies expanding into the US market.

The 2nd installment of the 2025 series is brought to you by the European American Chamber of Commerce Texas.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This webinar is tailored for European small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), startups poised for international expansion, European clusters and cluster managers, business advisers within the Enterprise Europe Network, and other European business support organizations, including all stakeholders of the ‘Friends of EEN’ initiative.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

During the webinar, you will gain insights into the legal framework and regulations necessary for launching a startup in the United States. Topics covered include:
• Tariffs
.  ...> Latest Status Updates
.c...> Preferential Duty Programs and Other Savings Strategies
• Things you need to know to ensure a smooth path through customs
.. ..> Pick your state/port of entry
. ...> HTS Codes
• Import Requirements for certain Product groups
.. ..> How to manage trade compliance in common sectors (food, technology, chemicals, medical devices)
.. ..> Applicable federal and state regulations – FDA, CPSC, etc.
• An update on customs enforcement
. ...> Warehousing cost and best practices, managing rate volatility, picking partners
.. ..> Free Trade Zone
 . ..> Property Tax

 

SPEAKERS:
• Michelle Schulz, Partner, SCHULZ TRADE LAW
• Antony Francis, President, LAKEHILL PARTNERS
• Stefan Boehmer, VP - Finance,  KÖRBER SUPPLY CHAIN NORTH AMERICA
• Erin McKelvey, President & CEO, EACC TEXAS [Moderator]

TIME:
10:00AM-11:30AM ET

HOW TO PARTICIPATE:
STREAM the webinar LIVE or JOIN the session via WEBEX to interact with our experts!

 

The Enterprise Europe Network is the world's largest support network for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with international ambitions. EEN supports European small and medium sized enterprises and start-ups to innovate and expand in Asia, Africa and the Americas.

You can learn more about the EEN's ‘Embracing global markets’ webinar series here.