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 & the Process Flow

Making the Enquiry, areas to consider

Product – Commodity Code & Origin
Payment – Options & Risks
Import Controls – Licences & Certifications
Incoterms & Insurance
Transport – Lead times & Options
Documentation – Standard & Preference Documents
Costs – Have you considered all the costs?
Terms and Conditions

Provide the Purchase Order

Movement of Goods

Import Clearance

Documentation Requirements
Import Declarations and the Process
The Customs Declaration Service
Routing & GVMS
Import Duties & Taxes

An Introduction to Special Procedures (IP/OP)

What they are
How to Apply
Bills of Discharge

This would be run as a day course.

If you are a Business West Chamber of Commerce member you can save 10% on this course, simply contact us for your discount code.

Our BCC accredited export and import courses will award you a Foundation Award in International Trade when completing all 6 of the courses. Prices for individual courses start at £170.00 + vat (a 10% discount applies when you book all 6 courses) please email events@businesswest.co.uk for your discount code.

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Import Procedures including Import Procedures/Outward Processing