Who This Is For
- Export and import managers, administrators, and coordinators
- Freight forwarders and customs agents
- Compliance officers and operations managers
- Procurement and purchasing teams
- Anyone responsible for completing or checking customs declarations
What You’ll Learn
By the end of the session, you’ll be able to:
- Explain why commodity codes are required and who is responsible for assigning them
- Understand the Harmonized System and its structure
- Use the UK Trade Tariff to classify goods accurately
- Apply the General Interpretative Rules (GIR) for classification
- Navigate chapters, headings, subheadings, and relevant notes
- Allocate the correct commodity code for your goods
- Understand customs measures linked to classification
- Apply learning through practical exercises
You’ll leave confident in your ability to find and apply the correct code for any product, helping to ensure compliance and prevent clearance delays.
How It Works
- Format: Live, interactive online training via Zoom, with Q&A and practical exercises
- Duration: Half day — 9:30am to 12:00pm, 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 classification and customs compliance 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 processes
“Both Export and Import training was superb.” – Sue, training delegate
Why Book With Us
- Reduce compliance risk by ensuring correct classification of goods every time
- Avoid delays and extra costs caused by incorrect or incomplete customs declarations
- Gain practical experience with real-world examples and exercises during the session
- Get support after the session with 30 minutes of free Helpdesk time for any questions that arise after the course
