Advanced Guide to Customs Declarations (CDS)

This course is designed to equip learners with the tools and information they need to complete customs declarations in CDS accurately, efficiently and with the ability to troubleshoot basic problems.

Duration:

9:00am - 1:00pm

Location:

Virtual Classroom via Microsoft Teams

CPD POINTS

10

Available dates:

Mon 27 Oct, 2025

Learning outcomes

  • Understand why customs declarations are required and why CDS (Customs Declaration Service) is implemented

  • Understand the steps required to begin lodging customs declarations

  • Learn how to extract key information from commercial documents

  • Learn how to refer to gov.uk guidance to assist in completing declarations

  • Follow a step-by-step example of completing an import declaration in CDS

Key information

  • Non-member price: £599.00 (exc. VAT)

  • Chartered Institute member price: £499.00 (exc. VAT)

  • The course will be delivered by one of the Chartered Institute of Export & International Trade's customs and trade experts.

  • This course contributes 10 points in the Chartered Institute's CPD programme

  • On completion of your course, you will earn a digital certificate

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