AmCham France Joins Forces With The French Customs To Introduce A New Plan
Boosting Transatlantic Trade
Paris, 2 March 2016 – The American Chamber of Commerce in France (AmCham) reasserted its
commitment to support transatlantic economic exchanges by co-organizing the presentation of the new
French Customs Clearance Plan in Paris on March 1st 2016.
“With US companies creating 600 000 jobs in France and French exports to the US up to 19.5% in 2015,
customs clearance is particularly of interest for AmCham” stated Caroline Ryan, Managing Director
AmCham France. “Our role is to support initiatives aiming at fostering the competitiveness of the French
and American markets. The French Customs Clearance plan is clearly part of it”.
Hélène Guillemet, Deputy Director for International Trade and Serge Puccetti, Communications Director
at the French Customs, presented the 40 measures aiming at simplifying and optimizing customs
formalities. “The plan will save time and money to businesses, and crucially, will provide one point of
contact for those businesses who want to export.” The plan will be implemented on May 1st 2016
alongside the Union Customs Code.
The plan was warmly welcomed by the companies present, including AmCham members FedEx and
Dow. Brigitte Iconomoff, Manager Customs Regulatory Affairs & Clearance Solutions emphasized that
for over 20 years, FedEx has collaborated with the French Customs, [this new plan] answers their
expectations as well as those of their clients. Marianne Artusio-Chenot, International Trade Compliance
Specialist, mentioned how crucial customs relations are for Dow France, as their business represents
over 100 imports and 600 exports per month.
The French Customs tour continues in France’s major cities. See the tour dates here.
The video of the event:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQYonGDqxhc (ENG)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85yQ9fvRLWU (FR)
About AmCham France:
The American Chamber of Commerce in France (AmCham) is a driving force in transatlantic economic
relations, promoting bilateral investment and trade since its inception in 1894. Today, the 4,200 U.S.
companies present in France represent 450,000 French jobs. The AmCham's more than 400 members
include over 100 CAC 40 and Fortune 500 companies. AmCham’s activities and operations are
completely funded by dues and contributions from its members. More at www.amchamfrance.org
Contact:
Giulia Buttini, AmCham France | +33 1 56 43 45 62 | [email protected]