Online event
Gateway USA: Essential Tips for Shipping Your Goods to the USA - New Tariff Rules for Low-Cost Goods Explained
Tuesday 12 August at 4:00PM
Want to take the headache out of exporting your goods to the US? Join this webinar to learn about the intricacies of shipping to the US.
What you’ll learn
- You will learn what you need to prepare before exporting into the US
- You will learn how you can streamline logistics processes and overcome shipping complexities
- You will learn practical tips on how to avoid problems at the border
Description
Are you concerned about the new rules for selling low-value items to the US? Want to avoid the hassle of navigating complex export regulations? Join our upcoming webinar to get clear, practical guidance on the latest tariff changes and shipping requirements.
The United States remains the UK’s largest export market, accounting for 21.7% of total UK trade in the four quarters to Q3 2024. With £182.6 billion in exports, the US offers huge potential—especially for British brands, which enjoy strong recognition across the Atlantic. UK businesses can also take advantage of minimal language barriers when entering the US market.
However, recent changes to US tariff regulations, including changes to the De Minimis rules for low-value shipments coming into effect on 29 August, have raised concerns for many exporters.
In this session we will address:
- The latest tariff regulations and De Minimis rules
- How to classify goods using commodity codes
- Key shipping regulations and export documentation
- Practical tips to streamline your logistics and avoid common pitfalls
Whether you're new to exporting or looking to stay compliant, this webinar will equip you with the knowledge to trade with confidence.
Register now and take the stress out of shipping to the US.
Speakers
Sarah Bell
Director Public Affairs, UK, Ireland and the Nordics, UPS
With over 25 years’ service at UPS, Sarah recently was promoted to Director, Public Affairs for UK, Ireland and the Nordics, leading all government engagement and advocacy for this territory on policy areas including aviation, healthcare, labour and employment, sustainable transport solutions, international trade and postal issues.
Since joining the Public Affairs team in 2018, Sarah launched both the UPS Women Exporters and Green Exporters Programmes in the UK to support SMBs take advantage of the opportunities of international trade.
Sarah previously led the Marketing Communications Team for UPS in the UK and Ireland. She was involved in developing and implementing Marketing Communication strategies across all channels including advertising, customer communications, public relations, sponsorship and digital and social media. During that time, she worked on key projects such as the Lynx integration and the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic sponsorship activation.