Customs Overview Training Course 

This one-day online course provides a practical introduction to the customs requirements involved in importing and exporting goods. It is designed to help businesses understand the customs declaration process, the information required by HMRC, and the responsibilities that sit with traders, customs agents and other parties involved in the movement of goods.

The course is suitable for businesses that are considering completing their own customs declarations, as well as those that use a customs agent but want to better understand what information they need to provide and how to check declarations for accuracy.

No previous customs knowledge is required.

Who is this training course made for?

This course is suitable for UK trading businesses that import, export, or are involved in supporting customs processes. It will be particularly useful for those working in:

• Shipping

• Logistics

• Distribution

• Finance

• Import Administration

• Export Administration

• Export Sales Administration

• Compliance or operations roles

The course is also beneficial for businesses that want to strengthen internal customs knowledge, improve communication with customs agents, and reduce the risk of errors, delays or compliance issues.

What will attendees learn?

By the end of the course, attendees will have a practical understanding of the core customs requirements involved in moving goods internationally. They will be better equipped to understand what information is needed for customs declarations, why that information matters, and how to review key declaration data for accuracy.

Attendees will learn about:

• Introduction to customs declarations and why they are required

• Business responsibilities when importing and exporting

• The key differences between export and import processes

• Customs Declaration Service (CDS) requirements and key declaration data

• The information required for customs declarations, including commodity codes, origin, customs value, Incoterms, procedure codes and supporting documents

• Customs valuation, classification, origin and preference

• Customs procedures, reliefs and import and export controls

• Common declaration errors, how to avoid them, and how to check customs declarations completed internally or by a customs agent

Course outcome

Following the course, attendees should have greater confidence in understanding and reviewing customs declaration information for both imports and exports. They will be able to identify the key data required, understand the importance of accurate information, and recognise when further internal review or specialist customs support may be needed.

Delivery

The course is delivered online by an experienced instructor and includes opportunities for questions and discussion throughout the session. The training is designed to be practical, accessible and relevant to businesses involved in international trade.

Looking for dedicated training for your team?
We also offer an in-house Customs Overview course, delivered online or onsite for your business.