Importing and Customs
Online Course
Reduce Import Costs. Avoid Customs Problems. Keep Goods Moving.
Every import has a cost. Customs mistakes can make that cost considerably higher.
Incorrect declarations, classification or valuation, overlooked duty opportunities and poor record keeping can result in unnecessary duty payments, delayed clearance, additional charges and increased exposure during an HMRC audit.
Getting imports right isn't simply about compliance. Stronger customs knowledge can help you understand where costs arise, identify opportunities to reduce duty legitimately and make better decisions throughout the import process.
This practical workshop gives you the knowledge to take greater control of your imports – from customs declarations and classification to valuation, trade agreements and special procedures.
What You Will Learn
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
- Understand the import customs process and how it works
- Understand the requirements for customs declarations
- Identify the documents required for importing
- Understand product classification
- Understand duties, taxes and valuation methods
- Understand the customs implications of EX Works
- Recognise the need for caution when importing under DDP
- Understand customs declaration procedures
- Understand ICS2
- Learn about customs support available
- Know how to check customs entries
- Understand import trade agreements
- Understand import Customs Special Procedures
- Understand record-keeping requirements for import declarations
- Know where to find reliable sources of customs information
Why This Course Matters
The true cost of an import isn't just the price you pay your supplier.
Customs duty, import VAT, valuation, classification and the way a transaction is structured can all affect your final landed cost.
Without the right knowledge, businesses risk:
- Paying more duty than necessary
- Using an incorrect commodity classification
- Declaring an incorrect customs value
- Missing opportunities available through trade agreements or Customs Special Procedures
- Incurring delays and additional clearance costs
- Accepting customs declarations from third parties without checking their accuracy
- Holding inadequate records when HMRC comes to audit
And outsourcing your customs declarations doesn't remove the need to understand what is being declared on your behalf.
This course helps you develop the practical knowledge to question, check and control your imports more effectively – protecting both compliance and profitability.
Turn Customs Knowledge into Commercial Advantage
Better import knowledge can help you do more than avoid mistakes.
Understanding classification, valuation, duty, trade agreements and customs procedures gives you a clearer picture of your true landed costs – helping you price more accurately, negotiate more effectively with suppliers and make better sourcing decisions.
Reduce avoidable costs. Strengthen compliance. Make every import work harder for your business.
Who Should Attend?
This workshop is ideal for:
- Import Managers and Administrators
- Purchasing and Procurement teams
- Shipping and Logistics professionals
- Customs and Compliance teams
- Finance teams involved in import costs and duty
- Supply Chain professionals
- Anyone responsible for checking or providing information for import customs declarations
It is particularly valuable for businesses that use freight forwarders or customs agents but want greater visibility and control over the declarations being made on their behalf.
Event Information
Venue: Videoconference via Zoom
Date: 24 September 2026
Time: from 1.30pm to 4.30pm
Cost: Discounted fee £392 +VAT* | Full price £412 +VAT
Discounted prices are available exclusively to Chamber members with the International Bundle subscription.
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Refund Policy - Refunds up to 7 days before the event. Eventbrite's 5% processing fee is non-refundable.
