Using Customs Procedures and AEO
Master Customs Processes and Strengthen Your Compliance
Managing customs procedures correctly is critical to avoiding delays, penalties, and unnecessary costs in international trade. This course gives you detailed, practical knowledge of both export and import customs processes, including how to make the most of the Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) scheme for potential competitive and operational benefits.
Who This Is For
- Import and export managers, administrators, and coordinators
- Freight forwarders
- Compliance officers and operations managers
- Businesses considering AEO accreditation
- Logistics teams seeking to reduce clearance delays and costs
- Sales teams who need a better understanding of customs processes for quoting and planning
What You’ll Learn
This course will help you to:
- Identify the organisations that support international trade
- Understand international documentation and key information requirements for exporting/importing goods
- Apply Incoterms® 2020 correctly in customs contexts
- Classify goods accurately using commodity codes
- Determine and declare origin — preference and non-preference — including trade agreements
- Use procedure codes and understand their impact on customs clearance
- Complete export declarations and provide correct proof of export
- Complete import declarations, calculate duties & taxes, and carry out goods valuation
- Identify and apply duty relief schemes and other customs procedures
- Prepare for and pass audits and compliance checks
- Understand the AEO scheme and assess whether it’s right for your business
You’ll leave with a solid understanding of customs procedures, practical guidance to reduce compliance risks, and insight into the potential benefits of AEO status.
How It Works
- Format: Live, interactive online training via Zoom, with Q&A and practical exercises
- Duration: Full day — 9:30am to 3:30pm
- Cost: £320 + VAT per delegate. Includes course materials and 30 minutes of free Helpdesk time for follow-up questions after the session.
Email us at team@exporter-services.co.uk 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 customs 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
“The trainer explained complex trade rules in a clear, practical way and tailored the content to our business, making it easy to apply straight away.” – Anna Whitbread, Univar Solutions
Why Train With Us?
- Avoid costly customs errors that can delay shipments or result in fines
- Improve accuracy and efficiency in completing import and export declarations
- Understand the AEO scheme and assess whether it could bring competitive and operational benefits for your business
- Get support after the session with 30 minutes of free Helpdesk time for any questions that arise after the course
Easy to Book – We Work Around Your Process
Whether your organisation can book instantly or needs to follow a formal approval route, our process is simple and transparent.
Option 1 – Book & Pay Now
- Secure your place instantly by card payment via our ‘Book Now’ button
- Receive a confirmation email immediately
- Shortly before the course, we’ll send your handout and Zoom link
Option 2 – Request an Invoice
- Request a quote, using the form below, for the number of delegates attending
- Once you confirm, we’ll issue an invoice for immediate payment
- On payment, your place is secured and we’ll send your handout and Zoom link before the session
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Upcoming Dates
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Bespoke Training
Need training tailored to your exact business needs?
Our bespoke courses are built around your sector, processes, and challenges, and can be delivered online or onsite.
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