Wednesday 20th November 2024

Since the 30th of September 2023, the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism has been implemented on imports of certain carbon-intensive products into the EU. Understanding your responsibilities when sending CBAM goods to the EU can seem complicated.

Monday 25th November 2024

Join us for our upcoming online clinic focusing on export control licensing and compliance responsibilities when utilising UK OGELs (Open General Export Licences). During this session, we'll delve into the nuances of OGELs, providing valuable insights to ensure your compliance.

Tuesday 5th November 2024

This course is a general overview of the information required to complete Customs entries into the UK Customs Declaration Service (CDS). Learners will understand what Data Elements are and how these fields work together to create a Customs declaration. It will illustrate the different entry groupings, the additional codes, where to get further information on them, and the import tax payment options.

Tuesday 5th November 2024

What is the difference between origin and preferential origin? This interactive workshop explains this by using case studies and exercises to help the learner understand when they are important in both export and import scenarios. It examines the documents and statements used to declare origin and preference and how to verify if your goods meet preference rules across different trade agreements. With HMRC audits increasing, you and the business need to be comfortable with this complex area.

Wednesday 6th November 2024

All goods need to be valued correctly for customs purposes, whether a sales, returns, temporary This advanced workshop will not only teach you how to create an export declaration on the Customs Declaration Service (CDS), but also provide you with the confidence to do so effectively. Each data element group will be thoroughly explained, with illustrative examples provided. Our technical advisors, with their extensive experience in multiple software solutions for CDS entries, will equip you with the practical knowledge to complete Customs export declarations.

Thursday 7th November 2024

Following on from the Beginners Guide to Exporting and Importing, this interactive session covers the critical areas of exporting goods. It covers essential details about the Incoterms® rules, export documentation, and working with freight forwarders to ensure goods are correctly declared. It is ideal for anyone whose job has an export connection, whether in sales, contracts, finance, shipping, or for a managerial overview.

Friday 8th November 2024

Trading goods worldwide can expose companies to greater risk & cost in the form of lost goods or unnecessary delays or disputes. The simple allocation of responsibilities in the supply chain can help, which is what Incoterms® Rules have been doing since 1936. Generally, Incoterms® are misunderstood and frequently misused; ensure you are using them correctly by joining us on this full-day interactive course.

Monday 11th November 2024

Importing food, drink, plant health products, POAO, and composite goods into the UK requires an awareness of the phytosanitary and pre-registration requirements. This full-day session will focus on what a trader needs to know to bring goods through customs and port health and meet other government department regulations, e.g., DEFRA. It will also demonstrate the pre-notification process on IPAFFS.

Tuesday 12th November 2024

A useful follow on from Export Essentials, or the Export / Import Practitioner Learning Pathway or for those already experienced in export procedures. This two-day course covers the main aspects of export procedures in a practical, clear and comprehensive way that is relevant to today's exporters. As well as looking at export documents it examines what internal processes and procedures are required to keep compliant.

Tuesday 12th November 2024

This full-day session focuses on dual-use regulations, a topic relevant to many industry sectors. With licences required for dual-use items moving between the UK and EU, the need to understand this topic has grown significantly. The controls are based on an item’s inherent capability, type of materials, or technical ability, affecting many industry sectors.

Thursday 14th November 2024

All goods need to be valued correctly for customs purposes, whether a sales, returns, temporary movements or free of charge. The clear rules laid down in the WTO Valuation Agreement and adopted into UK law, will be explained during this practical workshop session as will the difference between intercompany pricing and customs valuation. It will illustrate how to build a price for import customs purposes and the costs that must be included and those that can be removed.

Thursday 14th November 2024

Essential training for all exporters who work with Letters of Credit (LC). With exercises to help you handle this method of payment it will also review alternative payment terms. Documentary credits, LCs, require procedures to manage the bank's requirements carefully and provide accurate paperwork on time to avoid delays and additional costs. Attending this session will help you do that by providing working examples.

Monday 18th November 2024

This presentation focusses on what the HMRC Authorised Economic Operator Status accreditation is, but more importantly, examines whether being an AEO will benefit your own organisation or if staying outside the AEO system will have a detrimental effect on your business. AEO status was introduced in the EU in 2008 and is now part of UK legislation and will be linked to the new border management system coming into force the Trusted Trader Scheme.

Tuesday 19th November 2024

This popular workshop is aimed at anyone involved in international trade and customs compliance within a business. Whether from a management or administrative point of view, this course will illustrate how to promote a strong "compliance culture" throughout an organisation. It assists the understanding of international regulations and how to establish performance metrics (KPIs). Covers: classification, valuation, origin, duty minimization schemes, licences, AEO and audits.

Wednesday 20th November 2024

This practical session provides the necessary information for applying for individual licences and helps you determine when an open licence is suitable for specific movements or transfers of controlled items. The workshop is designed to instruct participants on using the UK export licensing system.

Thursday 21st November 2024

Since the UK left the customs union of the EU, there has been an increased need for companies to use transit to move goods into or through the EU Member States. This workshop takes you from a basic review of what transit / NCTS are to the application process to become an authorised consignee/ consignor. It also illustrates how to apply for and use a transit guarantee. With tips on making transit declarations, the role of the Transit Accompanying Document (TAD) and discharging a transit movement.

Tuesday 26th November 2024

Moving goods for process or repair / bringing them in for service, repair or process can mean incurring unnecessary and unrecoverable costs unless you use the correct customs special procedures. Operating IP, and utilising OP, can save a lot of money but it needs to be set up and managed correctly. This workshop examines when to use these procedures, how to apply and how to maintain compliance. Ideal for anyone currently using IP/OP or just wanting to know more.

Tuesday 26th November 2024

Also called drop shipping, cross-border deliveries or 3rd country supplies, instructing suppliers to ship directly to your customers without the goods being delivered to you first is becoming more common and requires careful planning.

Thursday 28th November 2024

This engaging and informative one-day course will introduce you to the world of exporting and importing and focus on the terms and practices used through interactive exercises and activities. This will give you an insight into how goods are bought and sold worldwide.