28 Import/Export courses in Manchester

International markets offer huge Export opportunities for UK businesses. Finding and developing new markets for products is a hugely valuable avenue for expansion and in some sectors in particular, global demand for British brands and products makes international trade an excellent means of growth. Selling internationally is very complex but – as with most things – easy with help and appropriate training. This virtual half-day course covers all the basic key areas around exporting. The course will explain the requirements for documentation, plus an overview of country of origin and incoterms. Please note: If you are working towards your British Chamber of Commerce (BCC) Foundation Award, this course will count towards 1 of your 6 modules. Please make sure you select the ‘Yes’ option in the dropdown option for BCC when booking.

Information that is required to be submitted to customs to enable goods to be imported and exported, preparing for when the UK leaves the EU. The course looks at the procedures required to deal with customs. It is vitally important that importers and exporters understand the information required to be submitted, fines and inspections are things that no company wants to endure. Understanding these procedures from both a commercial and operational level, will improve a company’s import-export efficiency, and help them understand the importance of SOPS and good compliance. Please note: If you are working towards your British Chamber of Commerce (BCC) Foundation Award, this course will count towards 1 of your 6 modules. Please make sure you select the ‘Yes’ option in the dropdown option for BCC when booking.

Module 9 This module aims to develop knowledge and practical skills in Import/Export Customs Diagnostic enabling the learner to create a procedural manual to complete international trade operations. Agenda * WTO * Customs * CDS Portal * Import Procedures * Responsibilities * Importance Purchase Order * MRN * REX * PVA * Export Procedures * Responsibilities * SAD /C88 * Commodity Codes * Incoterms 2020 * Rules of Origin * Special procedures * ATA Carnet * GSP * Compliance * Creating your Manual Examination: Certificate on completion and Pass on Multiple Choice Multiple choice questionnaire Credits: 1

Incoterms® were first published by the International Chambers of Commerce in 1936. They are a set of internationally recognised, three letter acronyms, which define the risks and responsibilities of buyers and sellers in international trade contracts. It is essential that businesses understand Incoterms ® as their use is vital for the successful movement of goods between customers and suppliers around the world. The misuse of these terms can lead to delays, penalties, problems with payment and more. This half day seminar will explain Incoterms® and their importance in international trade contracts. Please note: If you are working towards your British Chamber of Commerce (BCC) Foundation Award, this course will count towards 1 of your 6 modules. Please make sure you select the ‘Yes’ option in the dropdown option for BCC when booking.

Module 14 This module aims to develop knowledge and understanding of the status of an authorised economic operator in the export and in import of goods. This includes the advantages of the status, trusted trader, and the process of securing the authorised economic operator status. Agenda * Supply chain security * History of AEO * AEO in the UK * AEO requirements * AEO-C * AEO-S * Application & approval process * Preparation tips Examination: Certificate on completion and Pass on Multiple Choice Multiple choice questionnaire Credits: 1

Are you a customs agent? Or does your company use customs agents and intermediaries to help you trade with the EU and the Rest of the World? If so, you need to know how to meet customs requirements fast and efficiently now the new customs declaration system CDS is in place. We can help. Our training will highlight what you need to know to be able to accurately complete a simple customs declaration and to understand the Customs regimes and will focus on completion of a customs declaration on CDS. Who is it for? Anyone who needs an understanding of Customs regimes and how to complete Customs declarations – shipping, exporting staff, importing staff, management at all levels, logistics, freight forwarders. What does it cover? * Introduction to Trade * Business Responsibilities * Export process * Import process. * Classification – determining the use of commodity codes. * Reliefs * Preferences * Origin * Customs procedures updates * Common difficulties when completing the customs declaration.

This workshop covers the five main types of payment for exports, from advance payment to open account, including Sight Documentary Collection, Term Documentary Collection and Documentary Letters of Credit. It includes the use of Bills of Exchange with and without documents. Over 75 per cent of first presentations to banks against documentary letters of credit are rejected, resulting in delayed payments to exporters, additional costs and breached delivery deadlines. The course will give delegates a better understanding of how important it is to get it right first time avoiding delayed payment of goods exported. Please note: If you are working towards your British Chamber of Commerce (BCC) Foundation Award, this course will count towards 1 of your 6 modules. Please make sure you select the ‘Yes’ option in the dropdown option for BCC when booking.

Module 15 This module aims to develop knowledge and understanding of the impact of freight movement on the environment and the opportunities available to organisations to use sustainable options. Agenda * Impact of global markets on biodiversity * Use of trade and environmental agreements * Use of trade and environmental standards for traded goods. * Climate adaption and change * Sustainable production and consumption * Renewable energy sources * Supply chain and logistics * Resource efficiency   Examination: Certificate on completion and Pass on Multiple Choice Multiple choice questionnaire Credits: 3

Logistics for Traders: Importance, Role and Benefits. This session will look at how logistics is a critical component within the supply chain but is often overlooked. Enabling the most efficient and cost effect movement of materials or goods, the satisfaction of contracts, and fulfilment of services are key for a global successful operation. When a company optimises its logistics, it improves efficiency along all points of the supply chain. Understanding how to get the right resource to the right place at the right time can be a differentiator for a business, adding value to the customer while at the same time cutting costs and boosting the bottom line. Who should attend? This session is particularly aimed at companies exporting or importing goods, or companies who at some point are involved in the movement of materials/goods. Please note: If you are working towards your British Chamber of Commerce (BCC) Foundation Award, this course will count towards 1 of your 6 modules. Please make sure you select the ‘Yes’ option in the dropdown option for BCC when booking.

This course will explain all aspects of the rules of origin and trade agreements and how to understand and comply with them to help companies be more competitive in export markets. As exporters and Importers, we should be encouraged to trade with countries which we have preferential trading agreements with. The course will help you understand why the following documentations are required – EUR1 and ATR movement certificates with the consignment so that our customers can import the goods either duty-free or at a reduced rate. Rules of origin are the major factor in FTA agreements and we will learn how this is calculated and the benefits of having UK origin. Please note: If you are working towards your British Chamber of Commerce (BCC) Foundation Award, this course will count towards 1 of your 6 modules. Please make sure you select the ‘Yes’ option in the dropdown option for BCC when booking.