A Guide to Importing and Special Procedures

This course will help you to:

• Define an import and understand the process flow
• Assess supplier and country risk before purchase
• Classify goods using the correct commodity code and determine their origin
• Identify import controls, licences, and certifications needed
• Apply Incoterms® 2020 to import contracts
• Understand and prepare standard and preference documentation
• Manage purchase orders for imported goods
• Organise the movement of goods and complete import clearance
• Use the Customs Declaration Service for imports
• Calculate and manage import duties and taxes
• Gain awareness of special procedures such as Inward Processing (IP) and Outward Processing (OP)

By the end of the course, you’ll have a clearer framework for importing goods, with practical guidance to reduce risks and spot potential opportunities for saving on duty payments.