Gain practical import and export strategies to prevent violations and build a strong compliance infrastructure.
Importers and exporters face increasing enforcement risks as U.S. trade regulations continue to evolve during the second Trump administration. Many professionals struggle to keep pace with changes in tariff actions, sanctions programs, and export control requirements administered by agencies such as CBP, BIS, DDTC, and OFAC. This program provides a clear framework for understanding the import and export compliance process from start to finish. The session will also examine current enforcement trends and offer real-world insights into how companies can protect their operations amid shifting global trade rules.
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Agenda
Overview to Import and Export Compliance
- Overview of the U.S. Trade Compliance Landscape.
- Key Agencies: CBP, BIS, DDTC, OFAC, DOJ, and the Census Bureau
Import Compliance Essentials
- Valuation, Country of Origin, and Classification Under the HTSUS.
- Other Relevant Issues: Forced-Labor Enforcement, Free Trade Agreements (e.g., USMCA, AD/CVD, Tariffs
- Best Practices for Importer Recordkeeping and Due Diligence.
Export Controls and Sanctions Compliance
- ITAR v. EAR Jurisdiction
- ITAR Registration and Licensing
- EAR Classification, License Requirements, and BIS Red Flags
- OFAC Sanctions
Building a Robust Trade Compliance Program
- Core Elements of an Internal Compliance Program
- Screening Tools, Training, and Automated Controls
- Voluntary Self-Disclosures (VSDS) and Remediation
Enforcement Trends and Outlook
- Enforcement Under EAR/ITAR/OFAC and CBP
- DOJ's Renewed Focus on National-Security-Related Trade Crimes
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This course was last revised on December 8, 2025.
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- AIPB
- This program is acceptable for 0.0 CPEC(s) towards the CB designation through the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers (AIPB).
- CPIM/CFPIM/CSCP 1.0
- This program may qualify for 1.0 certification maintenance points toward the CSCP, CPIM and CLTD designations through The Association for Operations Management.
- AK CLE 1.0
- Alaska attorneys may receive 1.0 hour(s) of continuing legal education for completing this program. Please contact the Alaska Bar Association or go to www.alaskabar.org for details regarding reciprocity with other states.
- AL CLE 1.1
- This course or a portion thereof has been approved by the Alabama State Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission for a maximum of 1.1 hour(s) credit.
- AR CLE 1.0
- This course has been approved for 1.0 hour(s) of CLE by the Arkansas CLE Board.
- Arizona CLE 1.0
- The Arizona State Bar does not pre-approve or pre-certify MCLE programs. However, records of this program and attendance will be maintained by Lorman Education Services/Noggin Guru for auditing purposes. This activity may qualify for up to 1.0 hour(s) toward your annual CLE requirement for the State Bar of Arizona.
- CA MCLE 1.0
- Lorman Education Services/Noggin Guru is a State Bar of California approved MCLE sponsor and this course qualifies for 1.0 CLE hour(s) of participatory credit.
- CT CLE 1.0
- Neither the Connecticut Judicial Branch nor the Commission on Minimum Continuing Legal Education approve or accredit CLE providers or activities. This course has been approved for CLE credit in jurisdictions aside from CT and therefore it automatically meets the content and delivery requirements in Connecticut. Credit is based on a 60 minute credit hour and shall be awarded as follows: 1.0 CLE credit(s).
- GA CLE 1.0
- This program has been approved by the Georgia Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency for 1.0 CLE hour(s).
- HI CLE 1.0
- This program was approved by the Hawaii State Board of Continuing Legal Education for 1.0 CLE credit hour(s).
- IL CLE 1.0
- This course was approved for a total of 1.0 hour(s) of MCLE Credit by the Illinois MCLE Board.
- IN CLE 1.1
- This program has been approved by the Indiana Commission on Continuing Legal Education. Participating attorneys are eligible to receive up to 1.1 hour(s) of Distance Education credit.
- MO CLE 1.3
- This course qualifies for self-study CLE credit in Missouri.
- ND CLE 1.0
- North Dakota CLE policy does not allow for pre-approval of any self-study courses. This course may qualify for up to 1.0 hour(s) of CLE credit.
- NH MCLE 1.0
- NH MCLE does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the NH Minimum CLE requirement. Lorman Education Services/Noggin Guru believes this Ondemand course meets the requirement of NH Supreme Court Rule 53 and may qualify for CLE credit(s). Program Length: 64 Minutes.
- NJ CLE 1.3
- This program has been approved by the Board on Continuing Legal Education of the Supreme Court of New Jersey for 1.3 hour(s) of total CLE credit.
- NM CLE 1.0
- This program has been approved by the New Mexico Minimum Continuing Legal Education Board for 1.0 hour(s) of credit.
- NV CLE 1.0
- This program has been approved by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education for 1.0 CLE hour(s).
- NY CLE 1.0 including Areas of Professional Practice 1
- This course has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York Continuing Legal Education Board for up to a maximum of 1.0 credit hour(s) in the area(s) of Areas of Professional Practice for 1.00 hour. Each hour may be counted only as satisfying one category of credit. Duplicate credit for the same hour of instruction is not permitted. This course qualifies for both established and newly admitted attorneys. Lorman Education- Noggin Guru, Inc. has a financial hardship guideline. Please contact customer service at 1.866.352.9539 for instructions on how to apply.
- OH CLE 1.0
- This course has been approved by the Ohio Supreme Court Commission on Continuing Legal Education for 1.0 CLE credit hour(s). To fulfill CLE requirements for self-study, web-based programs, you must complete 100% of the polling questions during the program. Your hours will be filed electronically within thirty (30) business days by Lorman Education Services provided you fulfilled 100% attendance and polling questions answered.
- PA CLE 1.0
- This Distance Learning program has been approved by the Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board for 1.0 hour(s) of substantive law, practice and procedure CLE credit.
- TN CLE 1.08
- This program has been approved as a distance learning format by the Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education for a maximum of 1.08 hour(s) of credit.
- VT CLE 1.0
- This self-study program has been approved by the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Board of Vermont for 1.0 hour(s) of CLE credit. Please note: Attorneys may only claim 12 credits per compliance period in this format. This course is considered "Non-Moderated Programming without Interactivity".
- WI CLE 1.0
- This program qualifies for 1.0 hour(s) of ondemand CLE through the WI Board of Bar Examiners.
- WV MCLE 1.3
- This program has been approved by the West Virginia State Bar MCLE Commission for 1.3 MCLE hour(s).
- ISM 1.0
- Participants who successfully complete this program will receive 1.0 hours of continuing education. They may be applied toward ISM CPSM, CPSD or C.P.M. recertification. ISM's consent to approve hours for this educational event is not an endorsement of this program or its content by ISM.
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- AK CLE 1.0
- Arizona CLE 1.0
- CA MCLE 1.0
- CT CLE 1.0
- HI CLE 1.0
- MO CLE 1.3
- NM CLE 1.0
- VT CLE 1.0
- WA CLE 1.0
- WV MCLE 1.3
This program does NOT qualify, nor meet the National Standard for NASBA accreditation.
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Derrick Kyle
Torres Trade Law, PLLC
- Senior Associate, Torres Trade Law
- Assists clients with all facets of global trade, including export controls under ITAR and EAR, customs, sanctions, and CFIUS
- Experienced in export classification, preparing export licenses, and developing export compliance manuals and programs. Advises on risks related to sanctions administered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)
- Helps clients navigate classification and valuation regulations of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and assists in preparing and filing submissions
- Author of publications including Tariffs Make the Headlines, But Enforcement Pays the Bills, Global Law Review; Outgoing Administration Publishes Trade Strategy to Combat Forced Labor: New Playbook or Already Old News, Global Law Review; and others
- Member, State Bar of Texas; admitted to the State of Texas and the U.S. Court of International Trade; Council Member, State Bar of Texas International Law Section; Member, Dallas Bar Association International Law Section; Conference Committee, Texas Aggie Bar Association
- J.D., Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law; B.A., Texas A&M University
- Contact information: [email protected]
or (214) 295-8473
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