This course builds on skills developed in the Customs course and will help you improve your import processes. It can also be provided standalone for those who are only interested in Importing Procedures.
Who should attend?
If you are working in an import environment and have never had any formal training or if you want to update your skills, then this is the right course for you.
What will I learn?
The course provides an overview of the import process end-to-end and reviews all the areas that would be applicable to a new supplier, to include country and supplier risk, payment risk etc. We review documentation requirements and how to ensure goods are imported successfully to include duty payments and an overview of the available Special Procedures.
Specifically, we cover:
· Definition of an Import & the Process Flow
· Making the Enquiry, areas to consider
o Product – Commodity Code & Origin
o Payment – Options & Risks
o Import Controls – Licences & Certifications
o Incoterms & Insurance
o Transport – Lead times & Options
o Documentation – Standard & Preference Documents
o Costs – Have you considered all the costs?
o Terms and Conditions
· Provide the Purchase Order
· Movement of Goods
· Import Clearance
o Documentation Requirements
o Import Declarations and the Process
o The Customs Declaration Service
o Routing & GVMS
o Import Duties & Taxes
· An Introduction to Special Procedures (IP/OP)
o What they are
o How to Apply
o Bills of Discharge
How will I learn?
This is a hands-on practical course designed to give you the expert knowledge you need to run your importing smoothly.
Time? A full day intensive course from 9.30am to 3.30pm.