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Access standardized tools and expert collaboration to simplify complex tariffs and trade regulations.

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AIAG's Customs & Trade program helps automotive companies navigate global trade complexities — from tariff classification and USMCA origin determinations to CTPAT certification and ACE portal compliance. Here, visibility is a shared advantage and a daily source of confidence for every member, strengthened by the power of community.

AIAG Preferred Provider CTPAT Training
Strengthen your supply chain security alongside a proactive community of trade professionals. Delivered in partnership with CT Strategies, these year-round, bilingual virtual sessions help your team master CTPAT compliance, validation preparation, and security profile updates. Collaborate with industry peers to align your practices with global security standards.
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Key Focus Areas

CTPAT/AEO - Supply Chain Security Management
Secure your global supply chain using assessments developed by automotive leaders. Streamline CTPAT compliance, address forced labor requirements, and mitigate security risks alongside your industry peers.
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United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)
Navigate North American trade regulations with confidence alongside industry peers. Maximize duty-free opportunities, simplify rules of origin compliance, and streamline your cross-border supply chain operations.
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Tariff Strategy and Resources
Navigate shifting tariff structures with confidence. AIAG connects you to industry-aligned reporting templates, expert-backed guidance, and practical tools designed to help your team mitigate landed cost increases and optimize purchasing decisions.
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    CBSA CARM Readiness - Automotive Non-Resident Importer Training
    Prepare your organization for Canada Border Services Agency requirements with expert-led training. Master Non-Resident Importer obligations, navigate the CARM Client Portal, manage financial security options, and protect your cross-border supply chain against customs disruptions.
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    Offsetting Credits Template

    Looking for a more efficient way to manage offsetting credits? Our new template makes it easier to build a Part Profile and accurately complete a 7501 form — all in one place.

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    AIAG Copper Derivatives Reporting Template
    With copper tariffs now in effect, AIAG—working closely with OEMs and suppliers—developed a standardized Copper Derivatives Reporting Template within days of the Executive Order. This free tool helps streamline customs reporting, reduce complexity, and support compliance across the supply chain.
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    Aluminum and Steel Derivatives Tariff Templates
    AIAG’s standardized reporting templates for steel and aluminum tariffs—developed in collaboration with OEMs and suppliers—are trusted tools that simplify customs reporting, support compliance, and reduce complexity. Available now as free downloads to help every tier of the supply chain stay on track.
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      CTPAT and AEO Security Collaboration
      Harness the collective intelligence of global trade leaders to secure your supply chain. Access peer-vetted assessment tools, mitigate compliance risks, and streamline CTPAT and AEO requirements through collaborative industry standards.
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      Today’s obstacles become tomorrow’s opportunities. AIAG invites OEMs and suppliers of all sizes to share ideas and influence the standards that propel the global automotive industry forward.
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      Actualizaciones de OEA y CTPAT y Estrategias de Cumplimiento

      Esta sesión proporcionara actualizaciones esenciales sobre los requisitos OEA/CTPAT, destacar estrategias para mantener el cumplimiento con ambos programas.  Se explorará la encrucijada entre la logística transfronteriza y ventajas de la membresía CTPAT en tiempos de incertidumbre comercial.  Speakers:  Andrew Farrelly, CT Strategies and Marcelo Castaño, Kymax Consulting

      Approx. Run time: 37:39 minutes

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      Aluminum and Steel Derivatives Tariff Templates
      Published: Jun 2025

      Common reporting templates for Aluminum and Steel Derivatives for reporting aluminum content and steel content needed due to current tariff regulations. 

      Organizations will benefit from using one template for multiple customers and needing to only make needed adjustments based on the customer and product. 

      Each template contains the essential reporting information needed including: 

      • Customer Part Number
      • Supplier Part Number
      • HTS Code
      • Part Description
      • Total value of aluminum/steel content (in USD)
      • Percent...

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      Avoiding HTS Misclassification: Common Errors & How to Prevent Them

      HTS classification errors in the automotive industry can create costly downstream consequences, from retroactive duty assessments and customs penalties to audit exposure and supply chain disruption. As vehicle platforms evolve and parts become more complex, many companies continue relying on legacy classifications, supplier-provided codes, or inconsistent internal processes that increase compliance risk.

      This webinar will provide automotive importers, trade compliance professionals, sourcing tea...

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      CARM Essentials for Non-Resident Importers in the Automotive Supply Chain
      Next Date: November 6, 2026

      Designed for professionals who import automotive goods into Canada as Non-Resident Importers (NRIs), this instructor-led session provides a practical introduction to the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) system. Participants who are new to CARM will learn what the system is, why it matters, and how it changes the way importers register, account for goods, manage financial security, review statements, and pay duties and taxes.

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      Copper Derivatives Reporting Template
      Published: Aug 2025

      Common reporting template for reporting copper content needed due to current tariff regulations. Industries will benefit from using one template for multiple customers and needing to only make needed adjustments based on the customer and product.

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      IMMEX: Actualizaciones y nuevas normas para el control de inventarios

      Manténgase al tanto de las actualizaciones regulatorias críticas y asegúrese de que su empresa cumpla con las políticas comerciales en evolución de México.  Speakers: Cesar Buenrostro and Victor Galvan from KPMG

      Approx. Run time: 73:53 minutes

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      Navigating Today's Trade Enforcement Environment

      From Proclamations to Protests: Navigating Today’s Trade Enforcement Environment:  Defined by expanding tariff authorities, aggressive enforcement, and unprecedented financial exposure for importers, today’s global trade landscape is increasingly complex — and the cost of missteps continues to rise.

      This webinar provides a practical, importer-focused overview of the current tariff environment as Section 323 derivative duties, IEEPA-based measures, evolving valuation expectations, and heightened ...

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      Stormy Tariffs, Hidden Treasure: Capturing Duty Drawback in Turbulent Times

      As customs and trade regulations rapidly evolve, navigating today's volatile tariff landscape requires strategic insight and precise execution. This free, exclusive webinar explores the mechanics of duty drawback amid complex and shifting trade conditions, including Section 232, Section 301, and other special tariffs.

      Join AIAG as we connect our close-knit automotive customs and trade community with leading industry experts Andy Baker and Alexandra (Alex) James from KPMG to turn complexity into c...

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