Export Documentation & Import Procedures 

Online Course

Accurate Documentation. Smoother Shipments. Fewer Costly Errors.

Export documentation plays a critical role in keeping international shipments moving. Missing, inaccurate or incorrectly completed documents can lead to customs delays, additional charges and unnecessary disruption.

This practical course explains why different export documents are required, when they should be used and the key information they must contain. It also provides a clear introduction to UK import procedures, helping delegates recognise common errors, improve accuracy and reduce avoidable costs.

What You Will Learn

Export Documentation

  • Proforma and commercial invoices

  • Export Cargo Shipping Instructions (ECSI)

  • UK and Arab Certificates of Origin

  • EUR1 Movement Certificates

  • Multimodal transport documents

  • ATA Carnets

  • Packing lists

  • Export licences

  • Insurance certificates

  • Certificates of shipment

  • Certificates of conformity

  • C88 Customs Entries

  • Drafts and Bills of Exchange

  • Permission to Progress (P2P)

UK Import Procedures

  • Basic import procedures and considerations

  • Types of import entry

  • The role of Customs and Excise

  • Import documentation

  • The UK tariff

  • Preferences and quotas

  • The role of freight forwarders and clearing agents

  • Common import errors and how to avoid them

  • Reducing unnecessary costs

  • Sources of advice and information

Why This Course Matters

International trade depends on accurate documentation and a clear understanding of customs procedures. Even small errors can result in shipment delays, additional costs, customs queries and unnecessary administrative burden.

This practical course equips you with the knowledge and confidence to:

  • Prepare export documentation accurately
  • Improve understanding of UK import procedures
  • Reduce documentation errors and customs delays
  • Strengthen compliance across your international operations
  • Minimise unnecessary costs and administrative issues
  • Keep international shipments moving efficiently

Who Should Attend?

This workshop is ideal for export, import, shipping, logistics and customs professionals, together with anyone responsible for preparing or managing international trade documentation.

Refresh and extend your knowledge of export documentation and UK import procedures with practical guidance that can help improve accuracy, reduce costs and keep shipments moving.

Event Details

Venue: Videoconference via Zoom

Date: 25 August 2026

Time: 9.30am to 3.30pm 

 

Discounted fee £539 +VAT*

Full price £559 +VAT

*Discounted prices are available exclusively to Chamber members with the International Bundle subscription.

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