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Our upcoming September training courses cover all aspects of Customs compliance and international trade.
Our September program is designed to meet your needs, whether you're interested in a full-day training course or one of our shorter, more topical clinics. We offer everything from the fundamentals of export and import to advanced Customs procedures. We're also excited to announce the launch of a brand new course in September - due to popular demand, we've developed an Advanced Food Classification course.
More details are provided below.
Advanced Food Tariff Classification
Classifying raw and processed products, like chicken pieces, involves different approaches—factors like pack size, sugar content, and section or chapter notes can significantly impact the commodity code assigned to your goods. Similar products, such as orange juice, can have multiple Tariff codes. Accurate classification is crucial, as it affects duty costs, necessary documentation, eligibility for trade agreements, and licensing requirements.
Our brand new Advanced Food Tariff Classification course, launching in September, will provide you with practical knowledge and skills to navigate the complexities of product classification, ensuring you assign the right codes to your products.
Clinics
Mastering Incoterms®: DDP What are my Compliance Requirements in the EU?
Wednesday 4th September 2024
Our upcoming online clinic will clarify a frequently misunderstood compliance aspect when navigating preferential trade agreements. Whether you're an exporter declaring preference to suppliers or an importer leveraging preference to mitigate import duty payments, understanding LTSDs (Long-Term Supplier Declarations) and various origin statements is essential.
How to Present Compliance with Controlled Technology Regulations at an Audit
Thursday 5th September 2024
Join us for an insightful exploration into the often-overlooked aspect of Export Control Compliance: The Transfer of Intangible Strategic Technology. Just like physical exports, Intangible Transfers of Strategic Technology necessitate an Export License. While a Customs Declaration may not be required for such transfers, exercising due diligence, ensuring compliance, and fostering awareness is imperative.
Ten Top Errors when using an OGEL
Wednesday 11th September 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.
Understanding the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM): What does it mean for UK Exporters?
Wednesday 25th September 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.
Trading with Northern Ireland: The Essentials
Thursday 26th September 2024
Stay informed and prepared by attending this Clinic, which will provide valuable insights and practical guidance on successfully navigating the evolving landscape of trading goods between Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Courses
Focus On: AEO and Trusted Trader Scheme
Monday 2nd September 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.
How to Complete Import Entries
Tuesday 3rd September 2024
This workshop is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills required to complete import Customs entries in the UK. It provides delegates with an understanding of how to build the data entry information, which data elements are essential, and how to declare payment methods. By the end of the session, you will have the knowledge to complete a basic import Customs entry and the confidence to build on this to submit more complicated entries. This is important whether you are an agent or importer.
Focus On: Controlling Technology & Intangible Transfers
Tuesday 3rd September 2024
This session covers the export licensing regulations for intangible transmissions of controlled items, including technology, software, and goods. It reviews the types of licences available and their usage and maintains a technology log for audits. Additionally, it addresses the use of technology by employees working overseas.
Advanced CDS Technical Workshop: Imports
Thursday 5th September 2024
This advanced workshop will not only teach you how to create an import 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 import declarations.
Beginners Guide to Exporting & Importing
Thursday 5th September 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.
How to Complete Customs Entries
Monday 9th September 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.
Import Essentials: Focus on Importing
Monday 9th September 2024
This core S&H training course is an excellent way to learn about importing. It is designed to provide participants with a practical understanding of essential topics, such as Customs procedures and the UK Trade Tariff, as well as implications for choosing the correct shipping term, paying duties and managing the logistics. The aim is to provide participants with the knowledge and skills to streamline import operations and work effectively with internal departments and freight forwarders.
Advanced Guide to Import, Export & Customs Procedures
Monday 9th September 2024
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.
International Trade Compliance Manager -F2F
Tuesday 10th September 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.
Beginners Guide to Customs Procedures
Tuesday 10th September 2024
This course focuses on the practical aspects of UK Customs procedures. It covers the crucial areas of Customs compliance and provides a comprehensive overview of the Customs Special Procedures that exporters and importers can utilise to save import duties and taxes. In the post-Brexit era, organisations are under increased pressure to demonstrate their understanding of Customs procedures to HMRC, and this course equips you with the knowledge and skills to do just that.
Valuing Goods for Customs Purposes - Technical Workshop
Wednesday 11th September 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.
Export Essentials: An Introduction to Exporting
Thursday 12th September 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.
Beginners Guide to Export Licensing Controls
Monday 16th September 2024
Whether at the start of your learning pathway or as a standalone training session, this course will equip you with the necessary knowledge to understand export licensing controls and how they work. Covering essential elements provides a solid foundation for understanding what goods, technology or software could be controlled and reviewing business-relevant areas in more detail.
Advanced Food Tariff Classification
Monday 16th September 2024
The Advanced Food Tariff Classification course is a significant step in enhancing your professional skills and understanding the complexities involved in classifying food products. It aims to build on the foundation of knowledge gained from either the Tariff Classification Explained course or the Focus on Food Tariff Classification course to give the learner a deeper understanding of the topic.
The Importers Workshop: 2 Day Advanced Guide to Import Procedures
Tuesday 17th September 2024
Practical follow-on to Import Essentials, this popular 2-day workshop helps put customs procedures into practical use. Delegates are encouraged to bring samples of their own import documentation. Exercises on customs procedures transform theory into practice and add value and impact to this in-depth workshop. The aim is to increase understanding of the customs rules and provide clear guidance on import regulations.
How to Complete Export Entries
Tuesday 17th September 2024
This workshop is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to complete export Customs entries in the UK. It provides delegates with an understanding of how to build the data entry information, which data elements are essential, and how to declare license information. By the end of the course, you will have the knowledge to complete a basic export Customs entry and the confidence to build on this to submit more complicated entries. This is important whether you are an agent or an exporter.
Focus on Food: Import Procedures
Wednesday 18th September 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.
Preparing for a Customs Audit
Thursday 19th September 2024
HMRC are back auditing businesses to ensure understanding and compliance to customs regulations, so this is a timely course aimed at assisting traders to prepare/plan for Customs Audits. As well as looking a standard procedural requirements it will illustrate information required in key areas, eg valuation, preference, VAT evidence of export, use of special procedures (IP/OP) and RGR. Delegates will leave the day with a checklist for procedures to plan for these audits.
Focus On: NCTS What you need to know
Thursday 19th September 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.
Focus On: Incoterms® 2020 Rules
Monday 23rd September 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.
Customs Warehousing Explained - Technical Workshop
Wednesday 25th September 2024
More companies than ever before are now considering a customs warehouse as vital to an efficient supply chain. This workshop explaining how to set up a customs-bonded warehouse facility in the UK will show you how to improve your cash flow, support customs regimes and trade agreements while goods are under customs supervision, and save money by using Simplified Procedures.
The UK Export Licensing System
Thursday 26th September 2024
This course combines the key elements of the UK Export Licensing System into a practical session. By reviewing the UK strategic export control lists and the legislation surrounding financial sanctions, delegates will gain a comprehensive foundation of knowledge to support future learning and understand internal requirements.
Focus on Food: Tariff Classification
Thursday 26th September 2024
Designed for anyone involved in classifying food products whether for Imports or Exports. This one-day workshop has been introduced to meet growing demand for specialist training in the Tariff Classification of food products in chapters 1-24 of the Integrated tariff of the UK that apply to importing Food and drink products.
Applying for and Using UK Export Licences
Friday 27th September 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.
Inward Processing Relief - IP Workshop
Friday 27th September 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.
Understanding Origin & Preference
Monday 30th September 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.
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