Foreign Trade Issues Set for Discussion

The U.S. Customs Service and importers have been talking about how to expedite the processing of foreign goods entering the United States. One proposal under consideration is to give importers a month after a shipment arrives to pay entry duties and allow them up to 18 months to make any corrections on payments without penalty. On Wednesday, the Foreign Trade Assn. of Southern California invites three foreign trade experts to share their thoughts. The event is scheduled from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Holiday Inn Torrance Gateway, 19800 S. Vermont Ave. Call (213) 627-0634, Ext. 204 for more information.