The Trade Geek Sweater That Went Viral, with Ryan Bennett

A festive holiday sweater sparked a viral debate among trade experts on LinkedIn. Tune in to hear the hilarious story behind how one compliance manager's silly sweater design led to a lively discussion analyzing its proper classification under international trade rules.

Main Points:
- Ryan Bennett shares how he created a Christmas sweater with the HTS code for "festive Christmas articles" as the design, not expecting it to blow up online.
- His post garnered over 200 likes and 50-60 comments as trade professionals debated whether the design qualified under the specific classification.
- Ryan discusses Fluke's new product introduction process, ensuring early compliance input at the concept stage to avoid last-minute issues.
- Hear best practices for streamlining compliance like dividing regions among staff and collecting necessary info through detailed questionnaires.

From sparking amusing viral moments to instituting valuable processes, this episode provides entertainment and insights on international trade compliance. Learn how getting involved early and justifying classifications can help practitioners like Ryan effectively navigate complex regulations.

Enjoy the show!

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Host: Andy Shiles: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyshiles/ 

Host/Producer: Lalo Solorzano: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lalosolorzano/

Co-Producer: Mara Marquez: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mara-marquez-a00a111a8/

 

Show references:

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• Ryan Bennett - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanmbennett/ 

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