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Import: Compliance and Savings Course – Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce
Dates(s) - 08/11/2016 - 08/11/2016 09:15 AM - 05:00 PM
Minerva Business Park, Lynch Wood, Peterborough, United Kingdom
The purpose of the course :
Whether you import components for manufacture, or you purchase finished products to onward sell, or offer a repair / upgrade service, join us to understand the rules and intricacies of goods crossing borders. We’ll cover when Import Duties and Taxes are applicable, and look at ways to reduce or even abolish these charges. Together we’ll view the Tariff and comprehend how to classify your goods. Learn about Customs Procedure Codes, and the rules of valuation. Understand how to read your Import Entries, to ensure you will pass Customs Compliance Audits. We’ll consider different Customs Regimes, taking a brief look at ATA Carnets, IP (Inward Processing), OP (Outward Processing) and RGR (Returned Goods Relief), End Use, Customs Warehousing etc . We shall discuss the new Customs Law, the Union Customs Code. Discover about AEO (Authorised Economic Operator) and how becoming an AEO can provide benefits to your business.

Benefits for your organisation :
This comprehensive course provides a clear explanation of Import Practices and Terminology as they relate to the UK Company in the role of Buyer. We can also discuss the more complex scenarios, where there is more parties in the chain, where goods may be moving from or to locations other than that of the Seller and Buyer.

Who is this course for ?
Those personnel involved with Imports, whether in Departments of Accounts, Purchasing, or Shipping Departments. It also benefits Managers of Departments responsible for Company Policies, Practices, Administration, and Compliance. This one day course will appeal to those responsible for customs conformity, whether you are working for a International Company, or are a small sole Proprietor, these changes will affect you and your trade, and could help save you money.

Topics Covered :
• Import Customs Clearance Entries SAD/C88
• Tariff & Classification, Commodity Codes & CPC Codes
• Payment of Duty & Import VAT
• Duty Reduction due to Preference Origin
• Duty Increase due to Anti Dumping
• ATA Carnets, IPR, OPR, RGR, End Use, Customs Warehousing
• Intrastat SSD & ECSL
• Essential Record Keeping
• New Customs Law, the Union Customs Code (UCC)
• Authorised Economic Operator (AEO)
By the end of the course, delegates will be able to :
Trade Internationally with more Confidence and Awareness. Communicate meaningfully with Suppliers, Carriers and Freight Forwarders/Clearing Agents. Understand the Overall Procedures, Practices and Terminology common in International Transactions. Know how to read your Import Entries to ensure you will pass Customs Compliance Audits.

Member Fee: £250.00 (plus VAT)
Non-Member Fee: £300.00 (plus VAT)
Fees are Per Delegate
To book your place(s) please contact Jenni Misseldine on 01223 209810 or emailj.misseldine@cambscci.co.uk including your company name, all delegate names and job titles, and a contact telephone number. Payment for the course is required at the time of booking.