Running a Customs Warehouse 

2-Day Online Course

Our advanced Customs Warehousing training course has been developed for individuals within a company who have set up a customs or bonded warehouse and want to achieve high levels of compliance with the applicable rules and regulations and ensure best practices in operating procedures. 

Course Objectives: 

By the end of the training course, participants will: 

• Understand the roles and responsibilities of warehouse staff within a customs warehouse 

• Master key processes in day-to-day customs warehouse operations 

• Identify and effectively utilise relevant documentation and records 

• Implement best practices for inventory management, stock control, and goods movement 

• Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations for customs warehousing 

• Be equipped to address common challenges and implement effective solutions in customs warehouse operations 

Course Content: 

• Customs Warehousing Fundamentals 

  • Understanding the core concepts of customs warehousing 

• Imports and Tax Implications 

  • In-depth exploration of the tax and duty implications of importing goods into a customs warehouse 

• Customs Warehousing Operations 

  • Operating a customs warehouse compliantly  

• Duty Management System  

  • Understanding the Duty Management System (DMS), its significance in managing customs duties and taxes effectively, and ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations 

• Receipt, Tariff, Preference, Restrictions  

  • Handling incoming goods, preferences, and managing restrictions 

• Goods Discharges and Removals  

  • Procedures for discharging goods and related documentation requirements 

• Simplified Procedures and Special Considerations 

  • A closer look at simplified procedures, along with special considerations such as handling excise goods and managing high-value or controlled items. 

• Operational Best Practices  

  • Practical guidelines for efficient inventory management, stock control, and goods movement. 

• Challenges and Solutions  

  • Identifying common challenges that may arise in customs warehousing operations and strategies for implementing effective solutions. 

In-house Training:

We can tailor this training course to your specific requirements, and deliver this either onsite at your premises or virtually.

The benefits of the in-house training option are:

• In-house training is specific to your company’s warehouse operation, requirements, and procedures.

• The Q&A sessions will be unique to your company’s challenges and goals.

• Delivered by an international trade expert with years of experience across many industries.

• This training keeps your team on the cutting edge of HMRC regulations.

• You’ll be improving your company’s compliance and efficiency.

• Our In-house training is better value for money than our online training, as we can offer special prices for groups.

• We can offer more flexibility on dates.

Customs Warehousing Audit Service 

In addition to our practical training course, we offer a Customs Warehousing Audit Service, where we will carry out a thorough review of your customs warehousing operations feedback and recommendations for improvement. 

The audit consists of: 

• A comprehensive audit conducted by our experts. 

• Detailed analysis of your customs warehousing operations. 

• Recommendations for improving efficiency, compliance, and best practices. 

Customs Warehousing Application Process 

We offer our consultancy services to cover an end-to-end project to achieve a successful implementation of a Customs Warehouse including:  

• A review of the existing processes 

• An assessment of the required steps 

• Assistance with the HMRC application process 

• Implementation of changes 

• Training of staff 

• Guidance on systems integration  

Prices start from £3,000 + VAT for a 2-day consultancy package