This introductory 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, the three main import duty drivers 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.
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Who should attend?
This introductory course is suitable for administrators, managers, directors, and owners of businesses who need to purchase from overseas. The course is valuable for both newcomers wanting an introduction and overview, and experienced staff needing a refresher on current requirements. It will be valuable for companies who are already importing so they can ensure they have the correct processes in place and are meeting their compliance obligations.
This online workshop will be delivered by International Trade Matters Ltd.
International Trade Matters Ltd offers international trade consultancy and training across sectors, geographies and disciplines. They are the leading independent consultancy for international trade offering expert advice and support to companies engaged, or interested, in overseas connections or business.
With a raft of super specialists and trainers covering Somerset and beyond, they offer expert advice and training on new markets, compliance and international marketing strategies and also offer bespoke packages.
If you are a non-member and would like to book a place on this event, please contact the events team on events@somerset-chamber.co.uk
Somerset Chamber of Commerce is operating a cancellation policy in line with our terms and conditions which can be found here: https://www.somerset-chamber.co.uk/terms-conditions/
Tuesday 27 May 2025
9:30am – 12:30pm
Online
£150 + VAT - members
£155 + VAT - non-members
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