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A beginner's guide to importing

  • June 25, 2025
  • 09:30 - 12:30
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This course is suitable for beginners who are new to their role and provides a high-level overview of import process from a practical perspective.

What will you learn?

  • lmport destination and the process flow
  • Getting ready to import includes:
    • Commodity Codes
    • Origin
    • lncoterms
    • Goods valuation to include duties/taxes
  • The international purchase order and documentation
    • Commercial invoice
    • Packing lists
    • Preference documents
  • Shipping methods and flow to request a shipping quotation
  • Information for shipping quotation
  • Booking the shipment and clearance instructions
  • Seller managing the shipment
  • lmport declarations - the basics
  • Record keeping and checks

Cost and duration

This course lasts for half a day and is delivered online, via zoom by our approved expert trainers.

James Tudor Trainer

James Tudor

James Tudor has been working with Exporter Services since August 2022 and has developed a passion for all areas of International trade training. James focuses on all areas of Export and Import processes, with a particular interest in Incoterms, Commodity codes and Rules of Origin. He develops training courses which encourage engagement and discussion among delegates in an effort to allow delegates to explore both their own and each other’s experiences. Before moving into International Trade James’ career was primarily in secondary school and adult education, working in this field for 12 years. James is also a Geography graduate who specialised in Economic and Political Geography. His knowledge, therefore, has a strong rooting in international trade and global economic systems.

Location

Online via zoom

Availability Places available
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