Exporting and Customs

Online Course

 

Get Your Export Declarations Right. Reduce Customs Risks. Keep Goods Moving.

Accurate customs declarations and export documentation are essential for keeping goods moving, meeting regulatory requirements and avoiding costly delays.

With increasing customs scrutiny and evolving trade regulations, businesses need to understand not only how export procedures work, but also their responsibilities when declarations are submitted on their behalf.

Incorrect documentation, classification errors and inadequate record keeping can result in:

  • Customs delays and shipment disruption

  • Additional costs and potential penalties

  • Incorrect or incomplete export declarations

  • Compliance issues during HMRC audits

  • Difficulties providing evidence of export

Our practical Exporting and Customs course will help you understand the customs requirements for exporting goods, manage documentation more effectively and identify potential compliance risks before they become costly problems.

What You Will Learn

By the end of this course, you'll have a better understanding of:

  • The export customs process – key procedures and requirements for exporting goods from the UK

  • Customs declarations – the information required and how declarations are completed

  • Export documentation – essential documents and supporting information

  • Proof of export – understanding the evidence required for customs and compliance purposes

  • Exporting to the EU – key customs considerations for shipments to EU markets

  • EU Import Control System 2 (ICS2) – understanding its relevance to EU-bound shipments

  • Deforestation requirements – an overview of relevant regulatory considerations

  • Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) – understanding its implications for exporters

  • Product classification – the importance of using correct commodity codes

  • EX works and customs – understanding customs responsibilities under EXW terms

  • Export controls – recognising applicable controls and compliance requirements

  • Declaration procedures – understanding the processes involved in submitting export declarations

  • Customs support from Chamber International – understanding the assistance available to exporters

  • Checking customs entries – identifying errors and reviewing declarations submitted on your behalf

  • Record keeping and information sources – maintaining appropriate export records and finding reliable guidance

Why This Course Matters

Customs compliance is an essential part of successful exporting. Even when businesses use freight forwarders or customs agents, understanding the declaration process and checking the information submitted can help reduce risks and avoid unnecessary costs.

This course equips you with practical knowledge to:

  • Reduce customs delays and minimise avoidable shipping disruptions

  • Improve declaration accuracy and identify potential errors

  • Strengthen customs compliance and prepare for HMRC audits

  • Understand export responsibilities when working with customs agents and freight forwarders

  • Maintain accurate records and supporting evidence of export

  • Navigate changing requirements when exporting to the EU and other international markets

Gain the confidence to manage export customs requirements more effectively, protect your business from compliance risks and keep your international shipments moving.

Who Should Attend?

This course is suitable for:

  • Export Managers and Export Administrators

  • Shipping and Logistics professionals

  • Customs and Trade Compliance teams

  • Freight Forwarders and Customs Agents

  • Operations and Supply Chain professionals

  • Businesses exporting goods from the UK

  • Anyone responsible for preparing, submitting or checking export documentation and customs declarations

 

Event Details

Venue: Videoconference via Zoom

Date: 12 November 2026

Time: from 9.30am to 12.30pm

 

Cost: Discounted fee £392 +VAT*| Full price £412 +VAT

Full price £412 +VAT

 

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

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