A Highly Interactive Training Course On
Customs Classification and Tariff Codes
Applicable Concepts and Practices
Course Introduction
The Customs Classification and Tariff Codes Course is designed to provide professionals with comprehensive knowledge of how to classify goods accurately for international trade. Proper classification under the Harmonized System (HS) is essential for calculating correct duties, ensuring legal compliance, and avoiding customs penalties. This Customs Classification Course equips participants with the necessary skills to navigate complex tariff structures and interpret classification rules with confidence.
Through this Customs Classification and Tariff Codes Training, participants will understand how to structure tariff codes, apply general rules of interpretation, and use official sources to verify classifications. The training highlights the implications of accurate classifications for global trade efficiency, risk mitigation, and cost control. Practical scenarios, regulatory references, and case-based exercises will ensure participants can apply their knowledge effectively in real-world contexts.
Training Objectives
By the end of this Customs Classification and Tariff Codes Course, participants will be able to:
- Explain the strategic importance of correct customs classification in international trade
- Understand how tariff codes are structured and applied under the Harmonized System (HS)
- Apply general rules of interpretation (GRI) to determine correct tariff classifications
- Use Binding Tariff Information (BTI) to support customs decisions
- Recognize the significance of excise and CAP (Common Agricultural Policy) codes
- Access and utilize official resources for tariff code verification
- Complete customs documentation in line with regulatory and compliance requirements
Training Methodology
This Tariff Codes Training Course employs a range of adult learning techniques to ensure practical application and long-term retention. These include real-life case studies, role plays, group activities, classification practice sessions, and knowledge-sharing discussions.
The course encourages participant interaction and offers personalized feedback. Comprehensive support materials—such as reference guides and classification templates—are provided to reinforce learning and enable post-training implementation.
Who should Attend?
This Customs Classification and Tariff Codes Training is ideal for professionals involved in cross-border logistics, compliance, and trade, including:
- Shipping and logistics staff managing import/export operations
- Purchasing and procurement professionals
- Finance, accounting, and customs compliance officers
- Export/import documentation administrators
- Legal advisors dealing with trade law and regulations
- Technical support teams involved in global distribution and classification tasks
Course Outline
- Pre-test
- Definition of Customs Classification
- Importance of Customs Classification
- The need for Customs Classification
- Why classify goods and what can go wrong?
- How to manage the classification of goods imported and exported
- Binding tariff information (BTI)
- Explanation and importance of the Tariff
- How a Tariff/Commodity code is made up
- Determining the correct code for your products
- General Rules of Interpretation
- Binding Tariff Information
- The export process and customs information requirements
- Shipments to the EU
- Ongoing management of tariff codes
- BREXIT Impact & published Brexit tariffs
- Requirements with additional regulations
- Parts & accessories
- How to classify your goods?
- Getting goods analyzed
- Items packaged as a set
- Item made of more than one substance
- Classification codes issued by other countries
- Classifying goods if you’re importing goods into a country outside the UK or EU
- Excise goods additional codes
- CAP goods additional codes
- How to work out the costs of your products in export markets
- Checking overseas tariffs for import compliance and competitiveness
- Sources of information
- Post Test
Certificates
- COPEX Certificate of Attendance will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the course
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