Import Export Courses

An introduction course providing candidates with fundamental skills and knowledge to prepare and process the documents required for exporting goods overseas. It is fully supported with user friendly and up-to-date notes (including copies of completed documents) to ensure the skills learned can be used effectively back in the workplace.

This introduction course is aimed at those involved in the importing of goods. The course will cover import documentation and procedures, commercial considerations, the importance of your purchase order, calculating VAT and duty, and how to reduce import customs clearance delays. Incoterms® and their impact on importing will be shown, along with an introduction to duty regimes to help importers.

An introduction course providing candidates with fundamental skills and knowledge to prepare and process a system of classifying their parts for both import and export. It is fully supported with user friendly and up-to-date notes (including practical experience on classifying products using the UK Global Tariff) to ensure the skills learned can be used effectively back in the workplace.

This introduction course is aimed at those involved in the administration of international trade to ensure an understanding of rules of origin, product classification and item valuation to meet the demands of international trade in both exporting and importing. Understanding origin, tariffs and valuation is essential for correct calculation of taxation and duties, and mistakes leading to non-payment or underpayment are considered a serious matter by HMRC.

This introduction course is aimed at anyone involved in international trade who needs to understand customs. The course will cover the role of HMRC and practicalities such as goods wholly produced in the UK, use of documentation including the EUR1, free circulation, AEO, VAT responsibilities, and the impact of Incoterms®. The course also provides an introduction to customs entries, classification of goods, valuation of goods on import duties, taxes and the Union Customs Code (UCC).

An introduction to Incoterms® and their importance to international trade. Understand the history and purpose of Incoterms®, how they are used, the practical issues to be considered, and sources of additional help and information. Commercial matters will also be discussed including the impact of Incoterms® on costs and profitability. The definition of each Incoterm® will be covered as well as practical topics such why EXW is not suitable for international trade. An understanding of Incoterms® is fundamental to international trade.

This course is ideal for people who may already be and are looking to expand and grow their international footprint. It is aimed at exporters with some experience and is designed to allow for flexibility in content depth to allow for individual Q&A’s. The course would have practical examples of most of the pricing implications providing a clear idea on how to maximise marketing and sales budgets and develop export growth.

Since the UK’s departure from the EU in 2021, our trading relationship with the island of Ireland has been constantly evolving. Doing business with Northern Ireland continues to cause confusion for many Lancashire exporters. This half-day training course will demystify the process by providing a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the Windsor Framework.

It is important to establish good business relationships with agents and distributors to ensure they are working to increase sales and vitally important are the agreements and contracts produce to ensure your company is trading safely. Understanding the differences between agents and distributors and their advantages and disadvantages can help protect your company.