Customs Declarations
The course explores the main topics relating to customs declarations so employees will be confident about why they are required and how to fill them in correctly.
Description
The export and import of goods is a lengthy process. This is usually because goods need to cross borders to reach their destination. In order to arrive safely, customs declarations must be completed so that customs officials know what goods are being shipped, whether they are allowed in the country, and what tax and other tariffs ought to be paid.
Importing and exporting goods can be confusing. Customs declarations typically include an export declaration and a certificate of origin.
Our Customs Declarations short course explores these documents. It covers what they are and why they are needed, and the different kinds of certificates of origin: preferential and non-preferential. It also looks at the consequences if customs declarations are not filled in correctly.
The course explores the main topics relating to customs declarations so employees will be confident about why they are required and how to fill them in correctly.
There are different kinds of customs declaration and it is important to know which one you need for your shipment. It avoids unnecessary delays. In this course you will learn about two common customs declarations forms – an export declaration and a certificate of origin.
Features
- What customs declarations are
- Why customs declarations are needed
- The types of certificates of origin
- What preferential certificates of origin are
- Why it's important to fill in customs declarations correctly