A Highly Interactive Training Course On
Customs Procedures and Documentation
Practical Workshop for Customs Staff
Course Introduction
Accurate and compliant customs documentation is a vital element of international trade. Whether handled internally or by third parties, importers and exporters remain ultimately responsible for the accuracy and completeness of customs declarations. The Customs Procedures and Documentation Training Course is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the processes, documentation, and regulatory frameworks involved in cross-border trade.
This course equips participants with a thorough understanding of import and export procedures, including classification codes, key regulatory identifiers, and the transition from CHIEF to CDS in customs declarations. Attendees will explore the distinctions between EU and non-EU trade requirements and gain practical knowledge on how to prepare and manage essential customs paperwork to ensure compliance and minimize delays or penalties.
This COPEX Customs Procedures and Documentation training course will feature:
- Overview of the CHIEF to CDS transition
- Tariff/Commodity Code classification
- Customs Procedure Codes (CPC) and their applications
- Key import and export documentation requirements
- Understanding Certificates of Origin and supporting documents
Training Objectives
By the end of this Customs Documentation Training Course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the critical role of accurate customs documentation in international trade
- Explain key customs procedures and the implications of compliance failures
- Apply the correct EORI number usage and its regulatory importance
- Interpret and process documentation such as the SAD C88 and Free Circulation declarations
- Identify appropriate CPCs for various types of goods movements
- Navigate the regulatory differences between EU and non-EU customs requirements
Training Methodology
This COPEX training course employs a combination of practical, interactive learning techniques designed to enhance retention and real-world application. Methodologies include:
- Instructor-led sessions and presentations
- Group discussions and scenario-based exercises
- Real-life case studies and customs documentation templates
- Hands-on practice sessions, quizzes, and Q&A interactions
Participants will receive personalized feedback and a training manual complete with model forms and tools to apply directly in their workplace.
Who should Attend?
This Customs Procedures and Documentation Training Course is suitable for professionals involved in international trade operations, logistics, and compliance. It will be particularly beneficial for:
- Export and Import Administration Professionals
- Shipping and Freight Forwarding Personnel
- Export Sales and Sales Support Teams
- Logistics and Distribution Coordinators
- Trade Compliance and Regulatory Affairs Staff
Course Outline
- Introduction to Customs Procedures and Documentation
- Rules of Origin and Intra EC Trade
- Customs Procedures and The International Trade Tariff
- Which Organisation Regulates the Rules of Trade Between Nations?
- Understand What Wholly Produced Goods Means
- What is an Authorized Economic Operator?
- Understand When an Exporter Would Issue an EUR1 Form
- Usage of the Free Circulation
- VAT Responsibilities with Regard to Intra-EU Trade
- Explanation of the SAD C88
- The Change from CHIEF to CDS
- Product Classification
- Tariff Code/Commodity Codes
- Key Information for Both Import and Export Entries
- Documents Used as Proof of Removal of Goods
- What Documents can be Used as Proof of Export
- Certificates of Origin (Preference & Non-Preference)
- Compliance with Rules of Origin
- Commercial Invoices
- Generalized System of Preferences (GSP)
- WTO Methods of Valuation for Import
- AEO - Benefits of Being an Authorized Economic Operator
- Understand Customs Relief Schemes Available to Imports and Exporters
- Use of Customs Notices
- Customs Procedure Codes (CPC)
- The Transaction Value Method
- The Transaction Value of Identical Goods
- The Transaction Value of Similar Goods
- The Deductive Method (price per unit)
- The Computed Method
- The Fall-Back Method (available data)
Certificates
- COPEX Certificate of Attendance will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the course
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