Explore the Nairobi Protocol and Related Customs Procedures
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Overview
Explore the Nairobi Protocol with our trade experts
Watch this 90-minute on demand webinar to gain critical insights into the Nairobi Protocol and better understand how it could potentially be utilized by medical device manufacturers under the new tariff regime.
In this timely session, international trade expert Lawrence “Larry” Friedman, Partner at Barnes / Richardson, breaks down the practical applications of the Nairobi Protocol—an international agreement that allows for duty-free importation of products designed or adapted for the use or benefit of persons with disabilities.
You’ll walk away with a clear understanding of:
- What the Nairobi Protocol is and how it applies specifically to medical devices
- How manufacturers may be able to utilize the Protocol under the current tariff environment
- Eligibility standards and what qualifies as an eligible product
- The required documentation and how to navigate customs processes
- How the Protocol is being operationalized in markets beyond the U.S.
The session is moderated by Amy Porges, Founder of Porges Trade Law PLLC, who will guides the discussion and recorded audience Q&A.
Air Date: April 30, 2025
Time: On Demand
Location: Online
What You’ll Learn:
- What the Nairobi Protocol is and how it applies to medical devices
- Eligibility criteria for duty-free treatment under the Protocol
- Required documentation and compliance considerations
- Global application of the Protocol beyond the United States
- Practical insights for MedTech companies navigating new tariffs
Who Should Attend
- Regulatory affairs and legal counsel
- Trade compliance and logistics professionals
- Government affairs and policy teams
- Product and global market strategists
- MedTech exporters seeking tariff mitigation strategies
Speaker/Moderator
Lawrence “Larry” Friedman, Speaker
Partner, Barnes / Richardsen
Lawrence “Larry” Friedman is a Partner at Barnes/Richardson, focusing on litigation before the U.S. Court of International Trade and resolving disputes with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). His expertise spans tariff classification, customs valuation, origin marking, and enforcement actions. Larry also helps protect U.S. trademark and copyright holders against infringing imports. A recognized authority on free trade agreements (FTAs), he advises clients on FTA compliance systems and verification processes. He served as a law clerk at the U.S. Court of International Trade and is an adjunct professor at the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law. Larry is a past president of the Customs and International Trade Bar Association and former ABA Customs Law Committee Co-Chair. He authors the Customs Law Blog, co-authored the textbook Customs Law, and leads the Illinois-Chicago Chapter of the International Network of Boutique Law Firms. He has been recognized by Chambers USA and Who’s Who Legal since 2013.
Amy Porges, Moderator
Founder, Porges Trade Law PLLC
Amy Porges is an internationally recognized trade and customs lawyer with decades of experience in global trade policy, dispute resolution, and litigation. She has led her own practice since 2009, following senior roles at Sidley Austin and Powell Goldstein. Previously, she served as Senior Counsel at the U.S. Trade Representative, managing over 100 WTO and NAFTA cases. She was also a Senior Legal Officer at the GATT Secretariat during the Uruguay Round. Amy has advised on major trade negotiations with Japan, the EU, and others, and contributed to key agreements like the WTO’s ITA. She holds degrees from Harvard Law School, the Kennedy School, and Cornell, and has been honored by Who’s Who Legal, Best Lawyers in America, and Lexology. Fluent in French and proficient in Japanese and Spanish, she remains active in legal associations, advisory boards, and international trade initiatives.
Pricing
FREE for AdvaMed® Members
Air Date: April 30, 2025
Time: On Demand
Location: Online
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