This course would follow the Customs course or can be provided standalone for those who are only interested in Importing Procedures. It would be suitable for those currently working in an import environment who have never had any formal training or those wanting a refresher course.

The course provides an overview of the end-to-end import process and reviews all the areas that would be applicable to a new supplier, to include country and supplier risk, payment risk etc. It will review documentation requirements and how to ensure goods are imported successfully to include duty payments and an overview of the available Special Procedures.

The agenda and course objectives are as follows:

• Definition of an Import & Process Flow
• Making the Enquiry, areas to consider
– Product
– Payment
– Licences
– Incoterms
– Transport
– Documentation
– Costs
– Terms and Conditions
• Provide the Purchase Order
• Movement of Goods
• Import Clearance
– Documentation
– Declarations
– Import Duties
• Special Procedures
• Import Easements (if applicable)

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