For those that would prefer a formal qualification, this five-day course covers a wide range of customs related topics. We’re afraid there will be homework and a formal assessment at the end of the course. Good news, as this is a technical course, delegates can refer to their workbook and notes during the final exam.
PLEASE NOTE: The 5th date is a half day allocated for the exam and delivered via Zoom.
Duration is 4 to 8 weeks commencing on the date shown, click the date for the other three dates.
Whilst the website may allow you to book places, this is not a guarantee or confirmation of those places. New dates will be added as soon as they become available.
Originally developed by BIFA with input from HM Customs this BTEC accredited course has evolved to cover the export and import Customs procedures of today. Over four tutor-led training days delegates will gain an understanding of Customs terminology, procedures and regimes through presentations, group work, work-based assignments and projects. To complete the course there will be a 90-minute assessment.
Course Overview
Unit 1 – Customs and the Customs Tariff
• Customs role in international trade
• The UK Trade Tariff
• Classification of goods
• Incoterms 2020 and Customs valuation
• Customs handling of international trade
• The harmonised system of classification
Unit 2 – Customs Export Procedures
• National Export System (NES)
• Export licensing
• Export Customs Procedure Codes
• Export Customs regimes
• Effect of origin of goods
• Outward Processing (OP)
Unit 3 – Customs Import Procedures
• Import Customs Procedure Codes
• Simplified Declaration Procedures (SDP) – formerly CFSP
• Duty and VAT calculation and payment
• Import licensing and tariff quotas
• Anti-dumping duty
• Inwards Processing (IP)
• Excise duty and calculation
Unit 4 – Customs Regimes and EU Trade
• Returned goods relief procedures
• VAT and international trade
• Community Transit
• Customs warehousing
• Moving goods around the EU
• Researching Customs operations
Unit 5 – Customs Declarations and Reporting
Prepare a customs declaration with commentary based on CDS – detailed guidance will be supplied during the course.
Unit 6 – Customs and Customer Communications
Prepare reports to colleagues or customers on selected topics – detailed guidance will be supplied during the course.
