Introduction to International Trade

Areas covered:

• The Export Process
• The different stages of exporting goods
• Overview of the customs process
• Customs Entries

Tariff Codes

• What is a Tariff Code
• What a Tariff Code is used for
• How to classify a product

Basic Export Documents

• Invoices
• Packing Lists
• Shipping Documents

Country of Origin – Non-Preferential Origin

• What is the Country of Origin
• When is a Country of Origin Certificate required?
• How to determine the origin of a product?

Preferential Origin

• Trade Agreements – Rules of Origin
• Overview of the different Trade Documents
• How to comply with the Trade Agreements

Incoterms – Shipping Risks

• An overview of the terms
• How to use the terms
• Common Misunderstandings

Who should attend?
This course is suitable for companies new to international trade as well as experienced companies who may want to refresh and update their knowledge. It is especially beneficial for staff who work in export sales, purchasing, logistics, accountancy, import and export shipping departments, customer services, import and export administration

Cost and duration

Members have exclusive savings on bookings and are able to access other great services provided by us.

This course lasts for a full day and is delivered at the North & Western Lancashire Chamber of Commerce Meeting Spaces by our approved expert trainers.

This session can also be arranged on a corporate basis, just for your team.  We can host them at your premises, or here at the Chamber’s brand new ‘Chamber Meeting Spaces’ facility; just off the M6 in Preston.

LOCATION

North & Western Lancashire Chamber of Commerce

Chamber Meeting Spaces

Unit 11 Eastway Business Village, Olivers Place, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9WT

AVAILABILITY – Places available

Date doesn’t suit?

Nov 24, 2006              10.00 – 16.00

This training course is open to members and non-members. Members receive exclusive discounts on training and many other services provided by us. For more information, please contact the training team on 01772 653000.

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