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Operations & Supply Chain

Import, Export and Customs Compliance

International trade requires compliance with customs regulations, classification, valuation, origin rules and trade controls. This course explains import and export procedures, tariff classification, customs valuation, rules of origin and preferential trade, customs regimes, authorised economic operator status and compliance management.

5 days Classroom or live online English
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Why attend

From knowledge to real-world impact.

Customs errors cause delays, penalties and unexpected costs. This course helps you manage trade compliance and reduce duty costs legally.

Workplace challenges

Professional Problems This Course Is Designed to Solve

The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.

  • Difficulty translating subject knowledge into practical workplace decisions.
  • Inconsistent approaches to the activities covered in the course outline.
  • Lack of a structured plan for applying and reviewing new skills.
Course methodology

How you will learn.

The course uses classification exercises, valuation examples, case studies and compliance programme workshops. It provides general guidance and does not constitute legal advice.

Course objectives

What you'll take away.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Explain import and export processes and parties
  • Classify goods using tariff nomenclature
  • Determine customs value correctly
  • Apply rules of origin and preferential agreements
  • Use customs procedures and special regimes
  • Build a trade compliance programme
Target audience

Who should attend.

This course is suitable for:

  • Import and export coordinators
  • Logistics and supply chain professionals
  • Customs brokers and freight forwarders
  • Procurement professionals
  • Compliance officers
Target competencies

Capabilities you will build.

Participants will develop competencies in:

  • Customs procedures
  • Tariff classification
  • Customs valuation
  • Rules of origin
  • Special regimes
  • Trade compliance
Course outline

Your learning journey.

A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.

Day 1International Trade Basics

  1. 09:00–09:54Trade parties and documents
  2. 09:54–10:48Customs authorities
  3. 10:48–11:00Import and export flows
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Import and export flows (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Compliance risks
  7. 13:06–14:00Exercise: Trade flow mapping

Day 2Classification and Valuation

  1. 09:00–09:54Harmonised System
  2. 09:54–10:48Classification rules
  3. 10:48–11:00Customs valuation methods
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Customs valuation methods (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Adjustments
  7. 13:06–14:00Lab: Classification exercise

Day 3Origin and Preferences

  1. 09:00–09:54Non-preferential and preferential origin
  2. 09:54–10:48Free trade agreements
  3. 10:48–11:00Proof of origin
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Proof of origin (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Duty savings
  7. 13:06–14:00Exercise: Origin determination

Day 4Customs Procedures

  1. 09:00–09:54Customs warehousing
  2. 09:54–10:48Inward and outward processing
  3. 10:48–11:00Temporary admission
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Temporary admission (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Authorised economic operator
  7. 13:06–14:00Case study: Duty optimisation

Day 5Compliance Management

  1. 09:00–09:54Trade compliance programme
  2. 09:54–10:48Audits and record-keeping
  3. 10:48–11:00Export controls overview
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Export controls overview (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Working with brokers
  7. 13:06–14:00Capstone: Compliance improvement plan

The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.

Dates & venues

Find a session that works for you.

Confirmed dates accept registration requests. Tentative dates are enquiry only.

Singapore 9 Nov - 13 Nov 2026
Confirmed dates
£2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 9 Nov - 13 Nov 2026
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
London 23 Nov - 27 Nov 2026
Confirmed dates
£2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 23 Nov - 27 Nov 2026
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Cape Town 30 Nov - 4 Dec 2026
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£1,890.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 30 Nov - 4 Dec 2026
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£1,250.-Register
Dubai 7 Dec - 11 Dec 2026
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£3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 7 Dec - 11 Dec 2026
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£1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 14 Dec - 18 Dec 2026
Confirmed dates
£2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 14 Dec - 18 Dec 2026
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Kuala Lumpur 11 Jan - 15 Jan 2027
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£1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 11 Jan - 15 Jan 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Paris 25 Jan - 29 Jan 2027
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£2,860.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 25 Jan - 29 Jan 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Istanbul 8 Feb - 12 Feb 2027
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£2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 8 Feb - 12 Feb 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 22 Feb - 26 Feb 2027
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£2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 22 Feb - 26 Feb 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Vienna 1 Mar - 5 Mar 2027
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£2,940.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 1 Mar - 5 Mar 2027
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Singapore 8 Mar - 12 Mar 2027
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£2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 8 Mar - 12 Mar 2027
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£1,250.-Register
London 22 Mar - 26 Mar 2027
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£2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 22 Mar - 26 Mar 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Dubai 12 Apr - 16 Apr 2027
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£3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 12 Apr - 16 Apr 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 26 Apr - 30 Apr 2027
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£2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 26 Apr - 30 Apr 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Rome 3 May - 7 May 2027
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£2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 3 May - 7 May 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Kuala Lumpur 10 May - 14 May 2027
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£1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 10 May - 14 May 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Paris 24 May - 28 May 2027
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£2,860.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 24 May - 28 May 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Istanbul 14 Jun - 18 Jun 2027
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£2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 14 Jun - 18 Jun 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 21 Jun - 25 Jun 2027
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£2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 21 Jun - 25 Jun 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Cape Town 28 Jun - 2 Jul 2027
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£1,890.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 28 Jun - 2 Jul 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Singapore 12 Jul - 16 Jul 2027
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£2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 12 Jul - 16 Jul 2027
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£1,250.-Register
London 26 Jul - 30 Jul 2027
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£2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 26 Jul - 30 Jul 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Dubai 9 Aug - 13 Aug 2027
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£3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 9 Aug - 13 Aug 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 23 Aug - 27 Aug 2027
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£2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 23 Aug - 27 Aug 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Rome 30 Aug - 3 Sept 2027
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£2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 30 Aug - 3 Sept 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Kuala Lumpur 13 Sept - 17 Sept 2027
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£1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 13 Sept - 17 Sept 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Paris 20 Sept - 24 Sept 2027
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£2,860.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 20 Sept - 24 Sept 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Istanbul 11 Oct - 15 Oct 2027
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£2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 11 Oct - 15 Oct 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 25 Oct - 29 Oct 2027
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£2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 25 Oct - 29 Oct 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Barcelona 1 Nov - 5 Nov 2027
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£2,840.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 1 Nov - 5 Nov 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Singapore 8 Nov - 12 Nov 2027
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£2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 8 Nov - 12 Nov 2027
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£1,250.-Register
London 22 Nov - 26 Nov 2027
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£2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 22 Nov - 26 Nov 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Dubai 6 Dec - 10 Dec 2027
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£3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 6 Dec - 10 Dec 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 13 Dec - 17 Dec 2027
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£2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 13 Dec - 17 Dec 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register

Good to know

A few things to know.

How is the course delivered?

Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.

Can you deliver this programme for our team?

Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.

Will I receive a certificate?

Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon UK certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon UK programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.

What should I confirm before booking travel?

Please confirm the session, exact venue, accessibility arrangements, fees and any visa requirements with the team before arranging travel. Tentative dates are not confirmed sessions.

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