An overview of requirements and processes to Import and Export Agricultural products

Seminar Agenda

8:00 – 8:15 am Registration

8:15 – 8:20 am Welcome

Alberto A. Flores, CBP Port Director

8:20 – 8:40 am Joint Inspection Presentation

 - SENASICA

David Gonzalez- CBP

8:40 - 9:00 am USDA - FAS Trade Facilitation Office ( Monterrey, N.L.)

Eduardo Lozano, Trade Officer

9:00 – 9:40 am Secretaria de Administracion Tributaria (SAT) - Nuevo Laredo

Nuevo Laredo Sub-Administrador

Overview of operations/services

Return of U.S. Shipments to the U.S.

Return of Mexican Shipments to Mexico

9:40 - 10:00 am BREAK

10:00 – 10:20 am SENASICA - Nuevo Laredo

10:20 – 10:40 am SENASICA - Colombia

Lic. Pablo Ramirez

Overview of operations/services

Return of U.S. Shipments to the U.S.

Return of Mexican Shipments to Mexico

10:45 – 11:15 am USDA – Food Safety Inspection Service

Dr. Gadriel Hamilton, Field Supervisor

Overview - Meat inspection/certification

Cold Storage import/export certification

11:15 – 11:45 pm CBP-AQI / TRENDING

Carlos Ramos  – Supervisor Agriculture Specialists

Erick Guzman - Agriculture Specialist 

Review USDA Permits for Updated Information

Choice of Dock Inspection vs Cold Room Inspection

11:45 – 12:00 noon USDA – PPQ

Gerardo D. Gonzalez - Officer in Charge

Overview

Identification Services - Hours of operation

Reimbursable OT Services

12:00 – 12:05 pm Closing Remarks LLUSCBA