Renowned for his expertise in US Customs regulations and procedures, Robert (Bob) DeCamp is an active educator of audiences involved in international trade. With years of hands on experience working for nationally known Customs brokerage and logistics firms, Robert DeCamp offers a refreshingly straightforward look at the complex labyrinth of Customs regulations. During the past several years, Bob has had the opportunity to present topical Customs issues to audiences in the US and Canada including members of the National Association of Manufacturers, Quebec Manufacturers & Exporters, as well as other regional trade groups.

Bob is a frequent lecturer and has specialized in teaching both publicly and privately in selected international matters including tariff classification under the Harmonized Coding System, Customs valuation, NAFTA and most recently international compliance strategies including assessments and supply chain security. He has authored numerous publications including United States Trade Process and Compliance Initiatives in the 21st Century and A Manager's Guide to Commercial Goods Certification Under NAFTA, along with serving as a regular contributing author to the US Custom House Guide.

Since becoming licensed as a US Customs Broker in 1976, Bob has held a variety of strategic corporate positions including Vice President of Operations, Regulatory Affairs, and also served as President of a trade consulting service. In 1999, Bob joined the A.N. Deringer, Inc. team as Director of Regulatory Affairs and Consulting. In addition to leading the Deringer Logistics Consulting Group, he is a member of the Advisory Council of the School of Business and Economics at the State University of New York.

Over the past quarter century, Bob has played an active role in numerous trade associations, as well as being a charter member of Customs ACE Committee. He was also a member of the Exporters Certificate of Origin development team under the Canada/US FTA, and a Senior Lobbyist for the de minimis provision under NAFTA. Bob DeCamp earned a BS in International Business (Summa cum laude), and an MA in Administration from the State University of New York.

• Securing Your Supply Chain & Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT)
• US Customs Compliance - What You Need to Know Today
• NAFTA - A Hands on Approach to Commercial Goods Certification
• Changes in Customs Laws & Procedures