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Elearning: Introduction to Customs Declaration Service (CDS)

Get step-by-step guidance on how to complete customs declarations and walk through the real process of submitting these through HMRC'S Customs Declaration Service (CDS).

Location
Elearning via. Canvas (Instructure)
Member price
£250.00 +VAT
Non member price
£300.00 +VAT

Understand the requirements of completing customs declarations and using the CDS system to import and export across borders.

Businesses trading with the EU, and non-EU markets are legally required to complete customs declarations. You will need to have a thorough understanding of customs law and procedures to meet the requirements of this obligation. This course provides you with a thorough grounding on how to get started.

This course is ideal for:

  • Customs broker
  • Customs compliance officers
  • International trade advisors
  • Export managers / administration
  • Import administration
  • Trade compliance officers
  • Customs practitioners

Learning outcomes

  • Understand the costly mistakes made commonly completing customs declarations

  • Learn what each data field in the documents mean and how to fill them in correctly

  • Complete customs declarations and how to submit them through CDS

  • Export and import between the EU, UK and non-EU countries with confidence

Key information

  • Non-member price: £300.00 (exc. VAT)

  • Chartered Institute member price: £250.00 (exc. VAT) 

  • This course can be accessed at any time within the 90 days from purchase.

  • On completion of your course you will earn a digital certificate

 

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