Training course - is this course suitable for you?
Background: Stepping into importing
Importing refers to the process of bringing goods into a country from another country or region.
Seeking knowledge and understanding the basics of importing can help you make informed decisions and avoid unnecessary pitfalls.
Understand the Import Process so you can operate smoothly.
Ways you can do this:
- familiarize yourself: Learn about customs procedures, documentation, and regulations. Learn about tariff classifications, valuation, and duty payment.
- Engage Service Providers: Collaborate with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and shipping lines.
- Safeguard Yourself: Ensure compliance with import regulations. Mitigate risks associated with non-compliance.
Is it for me?
Are you facing these common queries?
- Who is responsible for what, within the import journey?
- How do I know what Taxes and Duties I should be paying?
- How to I get the goods into the UK and who can move them?
Starting to import can be both exciting and challenging – but sometimes a little overwhelming.
The course will provide an excellent opportunity to understand the basic import essentials.
This would suit those who have never had any formal training or are looking for a foundation before undertaking more advanced learning.
This is also an ideal learning module for any team members that are new to their import role or are less experienced at handling imports and would like a clear and concise introduction to the process.
Course content
Attendees will gain knowledge and understanding on terminology used in an import role and leave the session having gained a simplified overview of the import procedures.
The trainer will explain why procedures must be correctly actioned and what can happen if rules are not followed.
Topics covered:
- Import definition and the process flow
- Getting ready to import to include; commodity Codes, origin & Incoterms
- Goods valuation to include Duties / Taxes
- The International purchase order & documentation including, commercial invoice, packing lists, preference documents
- Shipping methods & how to request a shipping quotation
- Information needed for a shipping quotation
- Booking the shipment and clearance instructions
- Seller managing the shipment
- Import declarations – the basics
- Record keeping and checks
No assessment will take place after this course, but delegates will receive a certificate of attendance.
How to book
To book through the website, click ‘log in’ at the top of the page. Log in to our website or set yourself up an account in seconds.
Once you are logged in, click the ‘book now’ button. Alternatively, email our training team on the email below who can book your place and send you an invoice.
Member’s fee: £180 + VAT
Non-member’s fee: £250 + VAT
Interested in working with us to create quality course content for your bespoke business requirements?
Our team are experienced in crafting tailored training delivery programmes to meet your specific needs. Contact us to discuss how we would approach this with you.
Ts & Cs
*Any cancellations must be confirmed via email to training@birmingham-chamber.com and must be given within 5 working days clear of the original event date. For any cancellations given less than 5 working days before the event, fees will not be refunded. This also counts for non-attendance. If the course is due to run again in the future, delegates can opt to transfer to the next available date. A £50 fee will still be issued to cover the costs already incurred.
*Please note, the aim is always to finish at the time provided above, but please allow extra time depending on how many delegates are on the course, as there may be more questions for the trainer to answer.
