Customs Procedures and documentation

Event Details

This course will be delivered remotely, via MS Teams. 

Description:
This introductory course is aimed at anyone involved in international trade who needs to understand customs. The course will cover the role of HMRC and practicalities such as the Origin, Classification, and Valuation of your goods, use of documentation including the UK/EUR1, free circulation, AEO, VAT responsibilities, and the impact of Incoterms®. The course also introduces customs entries.

Course Contents:
• HMRC and customs procedures
• Origin, Classification of goods and Valuation of goods
• Duties and taxes (UK Global Tariff)
• Changes coming in 2024
• Sources of help and advice

Who Should Attend:
This course is suitable for administrators, managers, directors, and owners of businesses who need to understand customs procedures. This will enable them to administer documentation correctly, ensure efficient processes, and meet compliance obligations. The course is valuable for both newcomers wanting an introduction and overview, and experienced staff needing a refresher on current requirements.

Training Methods:
The trainer will use oral and visual presentation, reference to fictitious and real examples and participatory exercises to illustrate course content. The delegates will receive copies of the presentation on which notes can be made together with a workbook for future reference.

Foundation Award: 
The Foundation Award in International Trade consists of 10 modules, identified as important elements of any overseas business development and vital for key employees involved in the fulfilment of overseas trade. To help with individual's professional development in international trade functions, achieving a merit or pass on 6 of those modules will complete the Foundation Award.

Additional discounts are available when booking courses for all 6 modules of the Foundation Award.
If you would like to complete the Foundation award then please enquire before booking.

Insufficient Numbers
Insufficient bookings may mean that a course would not be financially viable. In these cases Dorset Chamber will inform all concerned three working days in advance and the booking will be move to the next available date.