Who This Is For
- Import managers, administrators, and coordinators
- Compliance officers and operations managers
- Freight forwarders handling inbound goods
- Procurement and purchasing teams sourcing internationally
- Finance and accounts staff responsible for duty and VAT payments
- Businesses considering using Inward Processing (IP) or Outward Processing (OP)
What You’ll Learn
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.
How It Works
- Format: Live, interactive online training via Zoom, with Q&A and practical exercises
- Duration: Full day — 9:30am to 3:30pm
Learn from the Experts
Exporter Services has been empowering UK businesses to trade successfully for over 15 years.
- Delivered hundreds of import training sessions for SMEs across multiple sectors
- Trusted by Chambers of Commerce and leading 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 import compliance risk and avoid HMRC penalties, delays, or shipment rejections
- Streamline your importing process from supplier selection to customs clearance
- Identify cost-saving opportunities by understanding and applying special customs procedures such as IP and OP
- Get support after the session with 30 minutes of free Helpdesk time for any questions that arise after the course
