Understanding Commodity Codes

Description

Overview

This course is designed for people who might be called upon to contribute to a correct description of goods traded internationally for both export and import declarations. This can range from complete beginners with no qualifications to experienced traders who want to refresh their knowledge. It is also extremely beneficial for management staff that supervise or check sensitive customs declarations.

Several practical exercises are included in this course to ensure attendees have a strong grasp of commodity codes.

What we will cover
• Why do we need Commodity codes and who is responsible
• Explanation of the harmonized system
• Review the UK Trade Tariff and how to classify using
o The General Interpretative Rules (GIR)
o Chapters
o Headings
o Subheadings
o Chapter, Subheading and Section Notes
• Commodity code allocation
• Customs measures
• Practical exercises

BCC Foundation Award
We offer a BCC Foundation Award for those who wish to gain a qualification through training. The award is given after 6 credits have been attained. If a delegate wishes to gain credits from attending a course they will be given assessment papers after each course they attend.

This course accounts to 1 Credit of the Award.

Please let us know before a course if you would like to apply for the award.