How to Apply Trade Agreements & Rules of Origin

Who This Is For

• Export and import managers, administrators, and coordinators
  
• Compliance officers and operations managers
  
• Freight forwarders and customs agents
  
• Procurement and purchasing teams
  
• Finance teams managing import duty payments
  
• Anyone responsible for preparing or checking origin documentation

What You’ll Learn

By the end of the session, you’ll be able to:

• Explain the concept of origin and why it matters
  
• Apply the rules for non-preferential origin
  
• Understand and prepare Certificates of Origin (UK and Arab)
  
• Understand the purpose and benefits of trade agreements
  
• Apply the rules for preferential origin
  
• Complete and use movement certificates (EUR1)
  
• Apply cumulation methods where relevant
  
• Claim preference on imports to reduce duty costs

You’ll leave with the knowledge and tools to determine origin accurately, complete the right documentation, and take full advantage of trade agreements.

How It Works

• Format: Live, interactive online training via Zoom, with Q&A and practical exercises
  
• Duration: Half day — 9:30am to 12:30pm, or afternoon slot available
  

Contact us for group or bespoke training pricing.

Learn from the Experts

Exporter Services has been empowering UK businesses to trade successfully for over 15 years.

• Delivered hundreds of origin and trade agreement training sessions for SMEs across multiple sectors
  
• Trusted by Chambers of Commerce and leading exporters/importers nationwide
  
• Trainers with practical, real-world experience in customs compliance and international trade

“Exporter Services carried out some training for the company I work for recently and it was so informative! We all learnt a great deal and will definitely continue to use Exporter Services for import/export queries in the future.” – Michael Grant, Stork Ltd

Why Book With Us

• Reduce compliance risk by getting origin calculations right every time
  
• Unlock cost savings by applying trade agreements and claiming preference on imports
  
• Improve documentation accuracy to speed up clearance and avoid queries
  
• Get support after the session with 30 minutes of free Helpdesk time for any questions that arise after the course