Event Type : International Trade Workshops

An Introduction to Export & Import Procedures

This course is designed for those who want an overview of both Export and Import procedures and work in International Trade, either exporting or importing. It does not cover the level of detail provided in the Export and Import courses therefore there may be a need for delegates to then consider a follow on more detailed course.

Course content

• Review of the export process to include

– Incoterms
– Commodity Codes
– Licenses
– Documentation Requirements
– Shipping Considerations
– Contracts of Carriage
– Proof of Export

• Review of the import process to include

– Areas to consider before purchasing
– Import Controls
– The Purchase Order
– Moving the goods
– Import Duties and Taxes

Global Members: To book on with your extra discounted rate, please call +44 (0) 1753 870 560 or email export@tvchamber.co.uk

Non Members: Please call +44 (0) 1753 870 560 or email export@tvchamber.co.uk to book your place for this workshop.

Incoterms 2020®

BCC Foundation Award – Half day course (1 module) 

This course is suitable for those working in an export environment and it is suggested that they have already completed the Export course where Incoterms are introduced.

The course provides an overview of the changes that have taken place between the previous 2010 terms and new 2020 terms. It also provides a comprehensive guide on the obligations and costs that a Buyer and Seller have during a sale to include where risk passes during the transaction from Seller to Buyer.

Course content 

• Incoterms – what are they?
• Incoterms – the history
• An explanation of Incoterms®, what they ‘do’ and ‘do not do’
• Discuss what documentation they apply to
• Review each of the Incoterms® 2020 in detail
• Understand the risks, costs, and obligations for both the Buyer and Seller
• The main changes from Incoterms® 2010
• To be able to correctly classify shipments to reflect the mode of transport and be appropriate for the goods

This course is a part of the British Chambers of Commerce Foundation Award in International Trade, a nationally recognised award giving international traders the essential skills invaluable to small and large businesses alike. Candidates wishing to participate in the BCC Foundation Award must demonstrate knowledge of the subject by completing an assessment marked by an external assessor.

Global Members: To book on with your extra discounted rate, please call +44 (0) 1753 870 560 or email export@tvchamber.co.uk

Non Members: Please call +44 (0) 1753 870 560 or email export@tvchamber.co.uk to book your place for this workshop.

Methods of Payment & Letters of Credit

BCC Foundation Award – All day course (2 modules) 

This course is suitable for those working in International Trade and are involved in the management and presentation of Letters of Credit.

The course provides an overview of all methods of payment when trading internationally to include the risks and benefits involved. It will then concentrate on the Letter of Credit aspect guiding you through the rules of managing a letter of credit, making sure documents are compliant and payment is successful.

Course content

• Foreign Currency Transaction Mitigation
• Methods of Payment – risks and benefits

– Advance Payment
– Documentary Collection
– Open Account
– Letter of Credit

• The Letter of Credit Process

– Terminology
– Advantages and Disadvantages
– LC Types
– UCP 600 Rules
– Management and Presentation of the Letter of Credit

• Incoterms 2020 and Insurance
• Shipping Documents
• Best Practice for L/Cs – Hints and Tips
• Practical Session

This course is a part of the British Chambers of Commerce Foundation Award in International Trade, a nationally recognised award giving international traders the essential skills invaluable to small and large businesses alike. Candidates wishing to participate in the BCC Foundation Award must demonstrate knowledge of the subject by completing an assessment marked by an external assessor.

Global Members: To book on with your extra discounted rate, please call +44 (0) 1753 870 560 or email export@tvchamber.co.uk

Non Members: Please call +44 (0) 1753 870 560 or email export@tvchamber.co.uk to book your place for this workshop.

Understanding Export & Export Documentation

BCC Foundation Award – All day course (2 modules) 

This course is suitable for beginners who are new to their role or for those working in an export environment that have never had any formal training.

The course looks at the end-to-end export process providing an understanding of the export documentation requirements and shipping using freight forwarders and couriers.

The agenda and course objectives are as follows

Review and discuss the process from enquiry to dispatch including:

• Receive the enquiry

– Responsibilities and roles
– Incoterms ® 2020
– Methods of Payment and the Risk Ladder
– Export Controls and Licence Requirements

• Quotation
• Order Acknowledgment / Pro Forma Invoice
• Pre-shipment Inspections / Packing
• Shipping Documents to include Invoices and Packing Lists

– Commodity Codes
– Origin
– Preference Documents
– Certificates of Origin

• Move the Goods

– Transport Considerations
– Book the Shipment and Freight Forwarder Responsibilities
– Contracts of Carriage / Transport documentation

• Proof of Export – Evidential Requirements
• General good business practice

This course is a part of the British Chambers of Commerce Foundation Award in International Trade, a nationally recognised award giving international traders the essential skills invaluable to small and large businesses alike. Candidates wishing to participate in the BCC Foundation Award must demonstrate knowledge of the subject by completing an assessment marked by an external assessor.

Global Members: To book on with your extra discounted rate, please call +44 (0) 1753 870 560 or email export@tvchamber.co.uk

Non Members: Please call +44 (0) 1753 870 560 or email export@tvchamber.co.uk to book your place for this workshop.

Understanding Commodity Codes

BCC Foundation Award – Half day course (1 module) 

This course is designed for anyone in the organisation who might be called upon to contribute to a correct description of goods traded internationally for both export and import declarations. This can range from complete beginners to experienced operators who feel the need to refresh their knowledge.

It is also suitable for management staff whose role requires supervision or checking of sensitive Customs declarations.

The agenda and course objectives are as follows

• Why we need Commodity Codes and who is Responsible
• Explanation of the Harmonized System
• Review the UK Trade Tariff and how to classify using

– The General Interpretative Rules (GIR)
– Chapters
– Headings
– Subheadings
– Chapter, Subheading and Section Notes

• Commodity Code Allocation
• Customs Measures
• Practical Exercises

This qualifies for 1 credit in the Foundation Award in International Trade.

This course is a part of the British Chambers of Commerce Foundation Award in International Trade, a nationally recognised award giving international traders the essential skills invaluable to small and large businesses alike. Candidates wishing to participate in the BCC Foundation Award must demonstrate knowledge of the subject by completing an assessment marked by an external assessor.

Global Members: To book on with your extra discounted rate, please call +44 (0) 1753 870 560 or email export@tvchamber.co.uk

Non Members: Please call +44 (0) 1753 870 560 or email export@tvchamber.co.uk to book your place for this workshop.

The Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce is delighted to support the 4th Arab-British Economic Summit.

The Summit, under the banner of ‘Friendship Through Trade’, will highlight the strategic UK-Arab partnership with an emphasis on the widening scope of cooperation within various sectors and industries. The event will seek to identify practical initiatives that can strengthen transnational trade ties and bilateral investment flows in the post-pandemic, post-Brexit low-carbon economy.

Discussion will concentrate on sustainable tourism, e-commerce, franchising, as well as the banking and financial industry. This high-level event will bring together government officials, senior executives, thought leaders and decision-makers from across the UK and the Arab world to share their ideas and debate the diverse trade and investment opportunities that are emerging in the new technology-based industries.

Get your tickets here!

Customs Procedures & Documentation

BCC Foundation Award – All day course (1 module) 

This course follows on directly from Understanding Export and Export Documentation.

We recommend this course for those working in a global trade environment that want to expand their understanding of detailed customs procedures. We also recommend this course as a refresher for those with a full-time career in international trade.

The course builds on key information and documentation required for customs processes while also looking at the customs procedures and compliance requirements for successful international trade to new and existing markets.

Course content

• Who Supports International Trade?
• Organisations
• HMRC, Their Role and the Systems
• International Documentation
• Key Information Requirements to Export / Import Goods
• Incoterms
• Commodity Codes
• Origin – Preference and Non-Preference to include EU and Non-EU Trade Agreements
• Procedure Codes
• Overview of Customs Procedures
• Export Process, Declarations and Proof of Export
• Import Process, Declarations, Duties & Taxes and Goods Valuation
• Duty Relief Schemes and other Customs Procedures
• Audit
• Approved Economic Operator (AEO)

This course is a part of the British Chambers of Commerce Foundation Award in International Trade, a nationally recognised award giving international traders the essential skills invaluable to small and large businesses alike. Candidates wishing to participate in the BCC Foundation Award must demonstrate knowledge of the subject by completing an assessment marked by an external assessor.

Global Members: To book on with your extra discounted rate, please call +44 (0) 1753 870 560 or email export@tvchamber.co.uk

Non Members: Please call +44 (0) 1753 870 560 or email export@tvchamber.co.uk to book your place for this workshop.

Incoterms 2020®

BCC Foundation Award – Half day course (1 module) 

This course is suitable for those working in an export environment and it is suggested that they have already completed the Export course where Incoterms are introduced.

The course provides an overview of the changes that have taken place between the previous 2010 terms and new 2020 terms. It also provides a comprehensive guide on the obligations and costs that a Buyer and Seller have during a sale to include where risk passes during the transaction from Seller to Buyer.

Course content 

• Incoterms – what are they?
• Incoterms – the history
• An explanation of Incoterms®, what they ‘do’ and ‘do not do’
• Discuss what documentation they apply to
• Review each of the Incoterms® 2020 in detail
• Understand the risks, costs, and obligations for both the Buyer and Seller
• The main changes from Incoterms® 2010
• To be able to correctly classify shipments to reflect the mode of transport and be appropriate for the goods

This course is a part of the British Chambers of Commerce Foundation Award in International Trade, a nationally recognised award giving international traders the essential skills invaluable to small and large businesses alike. Candidates wishing to participate in the BCC Foundation Award must demonstrate knowledge of the subject by completing an assessment marked by an external assessor.

Global Members: To book on with your extra discounted rate, please call +44 (0) 1753 870 560 or email export@tvchamber.co.uk

Non Members: Please call +44 (0) 1753 870 560 or email export@tvchamber.co.uk to book your place for this workshop.