This course is a follow on from Export and Export Documentation. This would be suitable for those working in an export / import environment that now want further detailed information relating to customs procedures or are experienced and require a refresher course.

The course provides further detail around the key information and documentation required for customs whilst also looking at the Customs Procedures and Compliance requirements for successful international trade. It also covers detailed information on origin calculations and how this effects sales and purchases, whilst advising on what documentation maybe required when exporting / importing.

The agenda and course objectives are as follows: Review and discuss the following topics:
• Organisations involved in International Trade
• What is an Export?
• International Documentation and key Information
– Incoterms
– Commodity Codes
– Licences
• Rules of Origin
– Non-Preference
– Preference
– EU – UK Trade Co-operation Agreement
– Cumulation
– GSP
• Customs Compliance
– HMRC – their role
– Export Declarations
– Customs Procedures
– Import Duties
– AEO
– Audit
– NI Trade

This qualifies for 2 credits in The Foundation Award in International Trade.