THIS INTRODUCTION COURSE IS AIMED AT THOSE INVOLVED IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE TO ENSURE AN UNDERSTANDING OF RULES OF ORIGIN, PRODUCT CLASSIFICATION AND ITEM VALUATION TO MEET THE DEMANDS OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE IN BOTH EXPORTING AND IMPORTING.

Understanding origin, tariffs and valuation is essential for correct calculation of taxation and duties, and mistakes leading to non-payment or underpayment are considered a serious matter by HMRC. They also lead to duty reliefs, so getting this right could save you money.

Course Contents:

  • Preference and Non-Preference Origin
  • The rules determining preference rules of origin
  • Understanding tariff codes
  • Correctly classifying goods with examples
  • Import Valuation
  • Changes coming in January 2021
  • Sources of help and advice
Who Should Attend
International trade and finance administrators and managers needing to understand duties, taxes and compliance. Mistakes in this area can be costly and serious so companies must ensure they have the knowledge to manage this properly in their organisations. The course is valuable for both newcomers wanting an introduction and overview, and experienced staff needing a refresher on current requirements.
Accredited Training
Our 2020 courses are accredited by British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) and together form a curriculum that provides invaluable basic skills for small and large companies alike. Candidates must demonstrate knowledge of the subject and their performance will be marked by external examiners on the completion of each module. Candidates will receive a certificate for each module successfully completed, and achievement of six credits will result in the candidate obtaining a nationally recognised Foundation Award.

That’s why we offer high quality training courses for first time and existing exporters that cover the critical steps for any new export drive.

A Foundation Award in International Trade is awarded on the completion of six modules.
Book six courses at the same time and receive a 10% discount.