Getting to grips with Origin

WCO, Brussels, 16–17 June 2008

Conference co-chaired by :

Professor Hans-Michael Wolffgang , Institute of Tax Law, Dept. of Customs and Excise, University of Münster

Antoine Manga, Tariff and Trade Affairs Directorate, World Customs Organization

Day 1

Day 2

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Draft programme : 02/06/2008

Day 2 : Tuesday 17 June 2008 - Morning

08:30 - 09:30	Registration
09:30 - 09:40	Introduction and presentation of Day 2 of the Conference Professor Hans-Michael Wolffgang, Institute of Tax Law, Dept. of Customs and Excise, University of Münster
SESSION 4 : Lawyers’ perspectives
09:40 - 10:40	Sound advice is often required prior to using rules of origin. In the event of doubt as to the origin, it is best not to request a preferential procedure. Is the origin disputed? Does the certificate of origin contain inconsistencies? What procedure should be followed in the event of a dispute? What decisions can be challenged? Can the importer demonstrate good faith? Mr. Fabrice Goguel, Lawyer, SCP Goguel Monestier Vallette Viallard and Partners, France Mr. Michael E. Murphy, Partner, Baker & McKenzie LLP, United States Mr. Arturo Rangel-Bojorges, Customs Counsel Mexico, Delphi Global Customs Group, Mexico
10:40 - 11:00	Discussion
11:00 - 11:30	Refreshment and networking break
SESSION 5 : Origin and new information technologies
11:30 - 12:00	New computing tools have recently been developed to ensure more effective use of preferential rules of origin. Prior to using the preferential rules, an analysis can now be carried out as to the best product sourcing based on the applied Customs duties. One can also determine whether a product is eligible for a preferential procedure. Certificates of origin can also be drawn up electronically. Is this procedure reliable? How does it work? Mr. Manfred Biermayer, Managing Director, MIC Datenverarbeitung GmbH, Austria Mr. Anne van de Heetkamp, Director of Global Trade Compliance TradeBeam, Inc., United States
12:00 - 12:30	Discussion
12:30 - 14:00	Lunch and networking break

Day 2 : Tuesday 17 June 2008 - Afternoon

SESSION 6 : Solutions provided by the WCO
14:00 - 16:00	Presentation of the WCO’s Action Plan (database, comparative study of preferential rules, raising awareness of rules of origin, capacity building, training) : Mr. Antoine Manga, Director, Trade and Tariff Affairs Directorate, World Customs Organization, Belgium Mr. Ernani Checcucci, Columbus Programme Director, Capacity Building Directorate, World Customs Organization, Belgium Mr. Thibault Hermes, Training Advisor, Capacity Building Directorate, World Customs Organization, Belgium
16:00 - 16:30	Discussion
Wrap-up session Outcome of the Conference
16:30 - 17:00	Professor Hans-Michael Wolffgang, Institute of Tax Law, Dept. of Customs and Excise, University of Münster Antoine Manga, Tariff and Trade Affairs Directorate, World Customs Organization Michel Danet, Secretary General, World Customs Organization
17:00	Close of the Conference

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