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The course aims to guide you to a higher standard of compliance with import & export legislation. After attending, delegates will leave with greater confidence to update /review existing procedures, talk to logistics providers and explain complicated issues in a simple way to other business areas.
This practical workshop has been developed for those with experience in International Trade. The aim is to guide you through the more advanced customs compliance standards and understand the legislation surrounding the compliance to give you more confidence when facing an official customs audit.
You will understand the Three Pillars of Customs Compliance and how these impact your business. Providing you with the knowledge on what to check and how to implement changes within these three pillars.
This practical guide will focus on Classification, Valuation, and Origin & Preference in the required detail to enable you to question whether your business is geared up with the correct procedure knowledge to ensure all available detail is captured and recorded correctly.
Focusing on Customs Special Procedures will give you detailed information on what Inward and Outward Processing are, what Customs Warehouses are, how they operate, and a few others. This section also covers Authorised Economic Operator (AEO), the benefits and pitfalls of using AEO, and whether your business wishes to go to the next level of customs compliance.
Finally, delegates will see a benefit in attending this interactive course on returning to their working environment as the aim is to not only enhance the understanding of the issues but also to instil confidence when talking to freight companies, HMRC and internally within your role.
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.
Focus on how the three pillars of customs compliance affect day-to-day activities within a business trading internationally
Be guided through the Transit System and GVMS
Help you to understand the need for import and export licensing
We will clarify the differences between the data elements and box numbers in CHIEF & CDS
Give an overview of the different valuation methods and demonstrate to you how to build up the customs value of goods for duty and import VAT purposes
Assist you in understanding the importance of tariff classification and origin and preference rules within international trade
Highlight the different customs' special procedures and when they can be used
Review record-keeping and reporting requirements and explain the benefits of obtaining MSS reports
"Excellent session, really benefited my understanding and reinforced some grey areas in my international trade understanding." 22/06/2023
"Really good use of real life examples as the trainers have good experience from previous jobs" - Siemens 18/08/2022
"It was interesting and detailed." - Ingersoll Rand 18/08/2022
"Very engaging, passionate presenter, covered a wide range of topics yet in depth, the group felt very comfortable asking questions" 26/11/2020
"A lot of useful information delivered well and in an engaging manner. The breaks were also welcome as it allowed. time to refocus" 26/11/2020
Ideal for anyone with an established understanding of customs procedures or who has attended training sessions introducing these topics.
Attendance is also recommended to supervisors and managers who will benefit from a deeper awareness of the required tasks, responsibilities and controls.