Virtual
For textile and apparel companies trading within North America, CUSMA compliance presents unique and often misunderstood challenges—particularly around “yarn-forward” and “fabric-forward” rules, Tariff Preference Levels (TPLs), and permit-based trade controls. This 90-minute advanced webinar provides a practical, sector-specific guide to navigating these requirements with confidence.
Through expert insights and real-world scenarios, participants will explore how textile-specific Rules of Origin under CUSMA Chapter 6 apply across fibers, yarns, fabrics, and finished garments. The session will clarify how standard origin rules interact with TPL exceptions, when import permits or certificates of eligibility are required, and what documentation customs authorities expect during audits and verifications by CBSA and CBP.
Textile and apparel manufacturers, garment producers, fabric and yarn suppliers, importers/exporters, distributors, compliance professionals, and operations or logistics teams supplying the Canadian, U.S., or Mexican markets.
Additional CUSMA workshops will be listed soon. Check back at bot.com/cusma for new dates and locations, or email wtc@bot.com for updates.
Upcoming regions include:
The session is free to attend, with gratitude to Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario.
Agenda
By the end of this webinar, you will be able to:
- Interpret textile- and apparel-specific CUSMA Rules of Origin, including yarn-forward and fabric-forward requirements
- Determine when products qualify under standard CUSMA rules versus Tariff Preference Levels (TPLs)
- Understand permit, quota, and certificate obligations for Canada–U.S.–Mexico textile trade
- Organize supplier declarations, Bills of Materials, and production records to withstand CBSA/CBP verification
- Identify common compliance gaps in textile supply chains and strengthen internal controls
- Develop a focused, practical compliance action plan for your textile or apparel business
Speakers
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Christian Sivière
President, Solimpex
Tickets & Registration
Registration is free of charge and now open. Register Here: https://trbot.swoogo.com/webinar_CUSMA_textiles
*Limited spots available
