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This course aims to heighten awareness of the intricate challenges that trade compliance can pose for businesses. It will provide insights into the optimal methods and best practices for incorporating essential compliance activities within your respective roles, thereby bolstering, and mutually benefiting both the business and your individual responsibilities.

By adhering to best practices and fulfilling your due diligence, you can elevate the level of compliance within your business organically, gaining a comprehensive understanding of your current status and establishing a clear trajectory towards your desired objectives.

This course would typically be aimed at individuals and professionals who are already familiar with customs and international trade regulations but want to deepen their knowledge and expertise in this area.

The course is designed for those who have some prior experience or basic understanding of customs compliance and are seeking to enhance their skills to a more advanced level.

This course is ideal for:

  • Compliance officers
  • Compliance managers
  • International trade compliance officers

Meet your tutors

Andy Bridges Tutor

Andy Bridges MCIEx | Trade and Customs Specialist

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Samantha Circle Frame

Samantha Hodgkins | Trade and Customs Specialist

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Learning outcomes

  • Advanced understanding of customs regulations: develop a deep understanding of customs laws, regulations, and procedures, including tariff classifications, valuation methods, and rules of origin.

  • Enhanced knowledge of international trade compliance: gain expertise in managing compliance with international trade laws, export controls, and economic sanctions.

  • Proficiency in tariff classification: acquire the ability to correctly classify products under the Harmonised System (HS) and other customs nomenclatures.

  • Valuation and customs valuation methods: understand various methods of customs valuation such as transaction value, computed value, and deductive value to accurately assess import duties.

  • Customs compliance risk management: learn to identify and manage customs compliance risks within an organisation's supply chain.

  • Customs audits and investigations: prepare for customs audits and inspections and learn strategies for addressing and resolving compliance issues.

Key information

  • Non-member price: £599.00 (exc. VAT)

  • Chartered Institute member price: £499.00 (exc. VAT)

  • This course will be delivered by one of the Chartered Institute of Export & International Trade's customs and trade experts.

  • You will earn a digital certificate upon completion.

Please note: booking a place on one of our courses implies acceptance of training terms and conditions

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