The session reviews the World Trade Organization’s exemption of civil aviation products and parts from import duties and describes the U.S. implementation of rules and guidance to support duty-free importation. It then walks through the association’s resources for ensuring that eligible imports are made free of Customs tariffs. 

Learning objectives:

Upon completion of this session, participants will have the tools to:

• The WTO’s Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft and how it impacts the signatory countries (including the United States).
• What makes a civil aviation part or article eligible for duty-free import.
• How to properly perform such imports and document them in order to insure correct treatment under Customs rules.

Target audience:       

Repair stations managers and personnel performing work on articles for customers outside the United States.