Understanding commodity codes is vital to internationally trading businesses. Commodity codes are used worldwide to determine the customs duty and other charges levied on the goods when importing and exporting. They also determine any preferential treatments or restrictions and prohibitions that may apply to the goods and are used for monitoring trade volumes and applying international trade measures. This virtual half-day course will provide an insight into what commodity codes are and how getting them wrong can have a big impact on your business. By attending this course, we will ensure you: Are aware of what a commodity code is and what it is used for Understand the process of how to classify goods Successfully classify a range of goods Understand the importance of getting your commodity codes correct. Please note: If you are working towards your British Chamber of Commerce (BCC) Foundation Award, this course will count towards 1 of your 6 modules. Please make sure you select the ‘Yes’ option in the dropdown option for BCC when booking.
This course looks at the procedures required to deal with customs. It is vitally important that importers and exporters understand the information required to be submitted.
This module aims to develop knowledge and understanding of customs procedures associated with international trade. The module includes trade agreements, tariffs and taxes, immigration, intellectual property rights, clearance procedures, transport regulations, sanitary and Phyto-sanitary measures, customs valuation, preference systems and anti-dumping measures.
Are you a customs agent/ Importer ? Or does your company use customs agents and intermediaries to help you trade with the EU and the Rest of the World? If so, you need to know how to meet customs requirements fast and efficiently now the new customs declaration system CDS is in place. We can help.
This module aims to develop knowledge and understanding of the use of customs warehousing in the export and in import of goods. This includes the use of duty deferral, temporary storage, the processing of merchandise, bonded stock, consolidation and special processes and services.
This module aims to develop knowledge and understanding of the importance of customs documentation in the world of international trade to ensure both parties clearly understand the documentation that will be required in the import or export of goods or services.
This module aims to develop knowledge and practical skills in Import/Export Customs Diagnostic enabling the learner to create a procedural manual to complete international trade operations.
This course covers import documentation and procedures, commercial considerations, the importance of your purchase order, calculating VAT and duty, and how to reduce import customs clearance delays.
This module aims to develop knowledge and understanding as to how an organisation develops an international trade strategy. It includes establishing export goals, undertaking research into potential markets, developing an international pricing strategy, investigating shipping and logistics, marketing and promotion, documentation, distribution and review and monitoring.
Level 4 Endorsed Diploma - International Trade Qualification Complete all 15 modules and 3 assessments, from a choice of 7 to earn a Level 4 Diploma in International Trade.