Customs Classification and Tariff Codes

Why Choose this Training Course?

Customs Classification and Tariff Codes is the process of determining the correct tariff code for imported and exported goods. Classification of goods is relevant from a customs point of view.

The course highlights commercial implications of the correct use of the Tariff/Commodity code and why it is so important to have a good understanding of them, which will help towards successful and efficient global business. 

This COPEX training course will feature:

• How to Excise goods additional codes
• How to CAP goods additional codes
• How to work out the costs of your products in export markets
• What are the kinds of overseas checking tariffs?
• What are the Sources of information?

What are the Goals?

By the end of this COPEX training course, participants will be able to: 

• Explain the importance of  the Tariff
• How a Tariff/Commodity code is made up
• Determine the correct code for your products
• Identify the general rules of interpretation
• Identify binding tariff information
• Clarify the export process and customs information requirements

Who is this Training Course for?

This COPEX Customs Classification and Tariff Codes workshop is designed for people who are joining to exporting plus experienced business people who may need to keep up with industry updates. 

It is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

• It will include Shipping and Purchasing Staff.
• Accounts and Finance and Export / Import Administration
• Logistics officers, Technical Support Distribution
• Legal professionals

How will this Training Course be Presented?

This COPEX Customs Classification and Tariff Codes training course will use a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the materials presented. The training course will be lively and interactive and will include tests and exercises, role plays, case studies, practice sessions, group discussions and presentations and Q&A.

Participants will receive personal feedback on their performance. The learning experience will be supported by manual containing model documents and templates.

Day One: Customs Classification Definitions

• 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

Day Two: Importance of Tariff

• 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

Day Three: Shipment Procedures

• Shipments to the EU
• Ongoing management of tariff codes
• BREXIT Impact & published Brexit tariffs
• Requirements with additional regulations
• Parts & accessories

Day Four: Tariff Codes

• 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

Day Five: Additional Codes

• 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

The Certificate

• COPEX Certificate of Attendance will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the course

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