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Customs Declaration Service - Advanced

This course is designed to equip learners with the tools and information they need to complete customs declarations in CDS accurately, efficiently and with the ability to troubleshoot basic problems.

CPD POINTS 10
Duration
9.00am - 1.00pm
Location
Microsoft Teams
Member price
£499.00 +VAT
Non member price
£599.00 +VAT

Take your knowledge of customs declarations to the next level with our Advanced Customs Declaration elearning course. This course provides an in-depth exploration of the UK’s Customs Declaration System (CDS), focusing on its functionalities, practical application, and how to navigate its advanced features to ensure compliance with customs regulations.

This course is suited for individuals or businesses that are looking to upskill their team on the process of completing customs declarations in HMRC’s CDS, either in-house or by instructing intermediaries.

Topics covered:

  1. Advanced CDS Features
  2. UK customs rules
  3. Declaration process
  4. Optimise Special Procedure
  5. How to effectively integrate CDS
  6. Inward processing
  7. Authorised use
  8. Common declaration challenges

What you will learn

  • Understand why customs declarations are required and why CDS is implemented
  • Understand the steps required to begin lodging customs declarations
  • Learn how to extract key information from commercial documents
  • Learn how to refer to gov.uk guidance to assist in completing declarations
  • Follow a step-by-step example of completing an import declaration in CDS

Who is this online course for?

  • Customs intermediaries: Enhances your ability to complete declarations accurately and efficiently using the latest CDS procedures, reducing errors and delays
  • Compliance officers: Deepen your understanding of customs regulations and equips you to ensure your organisation remains compliant with evolving trade requirements
  • Import/export professionals: Helps you navigate the declaration process confidently, improving turnaround times and reducing compliance risks
  • Logistics and supply chain specialists: Strengthen your knowledge of customs workflows, enabling smoother coordination across international shipments
  • Trade compliance managers: It provides the tools to oversee and audit customs operations effectively, ensuring alignment with legal and procedural standards

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