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).

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Elearning via. Canvas (Instructure)

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

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Member Price

£499

+VAT

Non-member Price

£599

+VAT

*Please note, all of our elearning courses are hosted on Canvas (Instructure) and you will be redirected to this site to book and pay for your course.

If you have any questions, please feel free to talk to our training team at training@export.org.uk or call 01733 404 400.

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: £599.00 (exc. VAT)
Chartered Institute member price: £499.00 (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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