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This core S&H training course is an excellent way to learn more about importing into the UK. It covers customs issues and the implications of choosing the correct shipping term, paying duties, and managing the logistics. Whether you work in sourcing, procurement, finance, customer services, shipping or import administration, attendance will increase your confidence and awareness in dealing with overseas suppliers, transport companies, banks and HM Revenue & Customs.
This core S&H training course is an excellent way to learn more about importing into the UK. It covers customs issues and the implications of choosing the correct shipping term, paying duties, and managing the logistics. Whether you work in sourcing, procurement, finance, customer services, shipping or import administration, attendance will increase your confidence and awareness in dealing with overseas suppliers, transport companies, banks and HM Revenue & Customs.
Import Essentials is run specifically for those new to importing. It looks at all the essential elements involved, including key topics such as tariff classification, customs procedures, paying duty and VAT. Our trainer’s relaxed style and easy-to-understand terminology help the importing newcomer gain an invaluable foundation in the subject. Every export is someone’s import, and learning how to control imports with a training course that starts with the essentials will ensure you understand importing correctly.
Throughout the day, knowledge checkers and discussion points will support the learning outcomes; all delegates are encouraged to participate and ask questions during the training. This ensures delegates are taking in the information and get the most out of attending an S&H Training Course.
Review importing as a whole from end to end.
Understand the tariff, including the tariff number and its importance of if this.
Focus on the Origin of goods, the rules relating to this and how it can affect an importer's costs.
Review import clearance procedures.
Understand how to work with freight forwarders, clearing agents and HMRC.
Focus on the Valuation Rules.
Review record keeping; what information must you keep to remain compliant?
"I gained a lot of knowledge and the instructor provided the information which was easy to understand." GTS Flexible Materials 20/03/2023
"Excellent knowledge and honest trainer" PJH Group
"The trainer (Calvin) is very knowledgeable and good at delivering the training without making it a chore" Firth Rixon Metals 01/09/2022
"Very educational and informative" 17/03/2021
"The training host was clearly very knowledgeable on the subject" 03/11/2020
"First time that we have worked with you and will be doing so in the future following my experience, the session was small enough to be able to ask questions and was presented methodically." 03/11/2020
All of our Face to Face training courses are delivered in a Covid-19 secure training room. The safety of our trainers & clients is of upmost importance to us. Our Face to Face courses will be limited to a maximum of 8 delegates.
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