Customs Procedures and Compliance

The UK customs territory has full autonomy for setting its own customs legislation and rules.

Since 2021, businesses have been familiarising themselves with a new border operating model and a series of ongoing changes in customs procedures, systems and controls. At the same time, customs authorities in both the UK and overseas are increasingly scrutinising key areas of compliance.

It is important that staff are fully up to date with industry changes to maintain the flow of goods – and that businesses maintain the correct documentation to satisfy HMRC that they are following the rules correctly.

Do you understand basic customs procedures, the critical data for a customs declaration or the legal responsibilities of the importer/exporter? Which documentation do you need to use and why? Are you aware of the customs simplifications and authorisations that are available to help streamline your process or perhaps ease cashflow?

Unless staff receive adequate training, their first encounter with officialdom is often goods delayed in transit, scrutiny from overseas customs authorities, or a customs audit. The cost of non-compliance can be high – whether this be demurrage charges at port, the repayment of understated duties, the withdrawal of customs authorisations or civil penalties.

Content:

• Overview of the World Customs Organisation
• Key customs legislation
• Overview of customs compliance and legal responsibilities
• Licencing and controls
• UK Trade Tariff and classification of goods
• Impact of the incoterms rules
• Customs declarations and systems update
• Customs procedures and special procedures authorisations
• Customs documentation
• Rules of Origin
• Customs Valuation
• Management of duties and taxes
• AEO

Benefits:
By the end of the day, delegates will have a comprehensive overview of the legal framework that governs customs procedures in international trade and the key areas of customs compliance – including record keeping back at the office.

Suitable for sales, finance, purchasing and logistics staff, this is an interactive course which will give delegates an understanding of customs processes and procedures, accompanied by a reliable toolkit to help them make sure they follow the rules!