As trade regulations evolve, so too must the strategies of businesses operating within them. In our recent webinar, From Canada to the U.S.: What De Minimis Changes Mean for Your Business, experts from Purolator and Livingston International came together to unpack one of the most significant regulatory shifts impacting cross-border shipping today, the removal of the U.S. $800 de minimis threshold.
In case you missed it: learn about Canadian import tariffs, including affected commodities in Tranche 1 & Tranche 2, de minimis thresholds, and cost-saving strategies. Watch the webinar
With the removal of the de minimis exemption, businesses face new compliance requirements and cost considerations for every shipment entering the U.S., regardless of value. These changes are already reshaping fulfillment models, increasing the need for accurate documentation, and prompting companies to rethink pricing and logistics strategies.
Catch up on the latest updates on U.S. import tariffs and discover key mitigation options such as Foreign Trade Zones (FTZs), duty drawback programs, and other cost-saving strategies. Watch the webinar
Discover on the latest updates and discover actionable solutions, including customs brokerage best practices, supply chain optimization tactics, and technology tools to maintain efficiency and compliance.
What You’ll Learn
- Understand the New Rules: What the elimination of de minimis means for Canadian exporters and why it matters.
- Impact on Supply Chains: How these changes affect customs clearance, duties, and tariffs—and what that means for your bottom line.
- Actionable Strategies: Practical steps to minimize disruption and optimize your U.S.-bound shipping operations.
Meet the Speakers
Danny CipolloneGeneral Manager & Head of Customs Brokerage, Purolator Inc.
With over 30 years of experience in the Customs Trade & Compliance industry, Danny is a seasoned expert and leader. His career has seen him hold pivotal roles with industry giants, including Livingston International and PBB Global Logistics, and he is currently leading Purolator’s Trade Compliance division. Danny’s deep knowledge of both Canadian and U.S. Customs and trade practices has been honed through years of hands-on experience navigating the complexities of cross-border logistics. As a Certified Customs Specialist and holding Professional Status with the Canada Border Services Agency, he combines his expertise with a strategic, results-driven approach to ensure seamless and compliant global trade operations.
Jill HurleySenior Director, Global Trade Consulting, United States, Livingston
As Senior Director and a licensed attorney in the State of New York, Jill oversees our U.S. import and export projects. She reviews her clients’ business models and practices to determine risk then provides solutions for risk management, compliance, and penalty mitigation. She has expertise in DDTC registration, export license application, export license management, and extraterritorial controls for foreign companies of products and services covered under the EAR, ITAR, and Sanctions regulations. Jill also assists companies in complying with U.S. nuclear export controls for nuclear materials handling equipment, nuclear materials, technology, and hardware and technology associated with nuclear plants and facilities.
Michael Zobin
Senior Director, Global Trade Consulting, Canada, Livingston International
As the Senior Director of Global Trade Consulting at Livingston International, Michael oversees a team of associates and works with clients to help them minimize risk and implement new processes to align business goals with Government initiatives and regulations. Michael is a recognized expert in customs and trade with more than 25 years of experience. He regularly conducts seminars on duty mitigation strategies, origin, valuation, and compliance best practices, for Canadian and non-resident importers. Michael has been invited to speak, on several occasions, by the Canadian Society of Customs Brokers (CSCB) at the regional and national levels. He has also presented at the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) to deliver a presentation on the Least Developed Country Tariff (LDCT). Michael holds the CSCB designations of Certified Trade Compliance Specialist (CTCS) and Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) as well as the NCBFAA CCS US designation. He has successfully completed the Canada Customs Professional Examination. He is based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Jes CrownoverVice President, eCommerce, Livingston International
As Vice President, eCommerce. Jes is responsible for providing innovative customs clearance and digital solutions for eCommerce retailers, platforms, and consolidators across countries and continents. She joined Livingston in 2022, bringing with her more than 20 years of experience in logistics and tech with focus on setting, refining, and executing on the strategic direction of the eCommerce function, service optimization, technology transformation, and team recruiting and development. Prior to joining Livingston, Jes spent more than 10 years at one of the largest global logistics companies where she executed on the company’s global portfolio vision across all regions and operating companies and developed customer experience enhancements across solution offerings. She was instrumental in developing its eCommerce and global trade strategy and managed and operated a global trade services business dedicated to eCommerce and the cross-border experience. Jes is a graduate of Auburn University and holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Memphis. Jes is also a certified PMP, licensed US customs broker, and CBP permit qualifier.