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Understand the requirements of completing customs declarations and using the CDS system to import and export across borders.

Businesses trading with the EU, and non-EU markets are legally required to complete customs declarations. You will need to have a thorough understanding of customs law and procedures to meet the requirements of this obligation. This course provides you with a thorough grounding on how to get started.

This step-by-step course will walk you through the process of preparing and submitting the SAD C88 declaration form, and give you to knowledge to identify and complete each data field in the document confidently.

This course is ideal for:

  • Customs broker
  • Customs compliance officers
  • International trade advisors
  • Export managers / administration
  • Import administration
  • Trade compliance officers
  • Customs practitioners

Learning outcomes

  • Understand the costly mistakes made commonly completing customs declarations

  • Learn what each data field in the documents mean and how to fill them in correctly

  • Complete customs declarations and how to submit them through CDS

  • Export and import between the EU, UK and non-EU countries with confidence

Key information

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

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

  • This course can be accessed at any time within the 90 days from purchase.

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

 

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