Online event
US tariffs, UK exporters and rules of origin
Tuesday 27 October at 11:00AM
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Explore the latest developments in US tariffs, their potential impact on UK exports, and how Rules of Origin, CBP rulings and established case law can significantly influence tariff outcomes.
What you’ll learn
- Understand how US tariffs can affect UK goods entering the US market
- Assess the potential impact of tariffs on costs, competitiveness, and supply chain decisions
- Explain the key principles behind Rules of Origin and how they are applied in practice
- Understand how CBP determines origin, including the concept of "substantial transformation" and the importance of administrative rulings
- Recognise how origin case law and customs precedents can influence tariff treatment, compliance obligations, and business risk
Description
Recent changes to US tariff policy are creating both challenges and opportunities for UK businesses selling into the US market. Understanding how tariffs are applied, how product origin is determined, and the role played by US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is becoming increasingly important for exporters, manufacturers, and trade professionals.
Join us for a practical webinar exploring the latest developments in US tariffs, their potential impact on UK exports, and how Rules of Origin, CBP rulings and established case law can significantly influence tariff outcomes.
Speakers
Andrea Collins
Managing Director, Global Trade Department
Andrea is an international trade specialist with 25+ years’ experience in the industry. Andrea specializes in importing, exporting, global sustainability, trade compliance, business resilience, and business growth. A passionate ambassador of UK micro businesses and SMEs, she launched Global Trade Department (previously known as The Export Department) to assist these companies expand their horizons internationally, raise the profile of UK goods and services abroad, and add vital resilience to supply chains through global sourcing.
As well as supporting private clients with their international trade endeavours, Andrea delivers 1:1 support and 1-many support for a number of Growth Hubs nationwide and is responsible for the design and delivery of a range of EU transition, international expansion, and business resilience support programmes across the country.