This course provides an overview of the end-to-end import process and reviews all the areas that would be applicable to a new supplier, to include country and supplier risk, payment risk etc.
It will review documentation requirements and how to ensure goods are imported successfully including duty payments and an overview of the available special procedures.
What will you learn?
- Definition of an import and process flow
- Making the enquiry, areas to consider
- Product – Commodity code and origin
- Payment – Options and risk
- Import controls – licences and certification
- Incoterms and insurance
- Transport – Lead-times and options
- Documentation – Standard and preference documents
- Costs – Have you considered all the costs?
- Terms and conditions
- Provide the purchase order
- Movement of goods
- Import clearance
- Documentation requirements
- Import declarations and the process
- The Customs Declaration Service
- Routing and GVMS
- Import duties and taxes
- An introduction to special procedures
- How to apply
- Bills of discharge
- What they are
Who is it for?
This course follows the customs course or can be provided standalone for those who are only interested in importing procedures. It would be suitable for those currently working in an import environment who have never had any formal training or those wanting a refresher course.
Cost and duration
This course lasts for one day and is delivered online, via Zoom, by our approved expert trainers.
Complementary courses we would recommend:
- Incoterms 2020
- Customs procedures and documentation
- Letters of credit – Methods of payment
Download our training brochure below to find out more.
Sue Wright
Sue began her international trade career over 30 years ago as a junior shipping clerk for an engineering and manufacturing company. Inspired by her work she quickly progressed and saw this as a career path going on to study to post graduate level with The Institute of Export. She moved on after several years to take up a shipping manager role for an engineering company. The work involved project managing contracts of supply and delivery across the world and working with Letters of Credit for payment. There were multiple parties involved in the cross-trade movements with Customs and HMRC compliance being paramount. Some of this work involved Special Import Procedures, Import Licences and Controls of various items. In 2010, with this vast amount of knowledge, Sue started Exporter Services and delivers courses in various areas of International Trade.
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Online via Zoom
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| Availability |
Places available
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Date doesn’t suit?
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Oct 06, 2026
09:30 - 04:30
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