Introduction to importing

Learn about the processes and skills you need to master to import goods successfully and efficiently from abroad

Duration:

9:00am - 1:00pm

Location:

Virtual Classroom via Microsoft Teams

CPD POINTS

10

Dates available on request

Importing goods and supplies from around the world can give your business a competitive edge in your domestic market or make your production costs more cost-effective.

This half-day seminar will consider the basic procedures, terminology and documentation involved in importing, giving you the knowledge needed to trade with confidence.

It is suitable for both new importers and those who just want to refresh their knowledge. It also covers the new rules and processes traders need to comply with to continue trading with the EU.

This course is ideal for:

Import administrators / managers
Business owners / managing directors
Business development
Procurement and buying
Legal & compliance

Meet your tutors

Roger Marshall MCIEx | Trade and Customs Specialist

Meet the trainers ››

Sandra Cooper BA, MSc, MCIEx | Trade and Customs Specialist

Meet the trainers ››

Learning outcomes

Understand the basic processes of importing
Learn how to identify and select suppliers
Appreciate the challenges of cross-border payments
Understand your documentary requirements
Learn how to manage import process from start to finish

Key information

Non-member price: £599.00 (exc. VAT)
Chartered Institute member price: £499.00 (exc. VAT)
It will be delivered by one of the Chartered Institute of Export & International Trade's customs and trade experts.
This course contributes 10 points in the Chartered Institute's CPD programme
On completion of your course you will earn a digital certificate.

Please note: booking a place on one of our courses implies acceptance of training terms and conditions

Other courses you might like

Introduction to exporting

Discover how your business can grow internationally and the processes you will need to adopt to succeed in overseas markets.

Learn how to identify and select suppliers
Understand your documentary requirements
Learn how to manage export process from start to finish

Introduction to importing and exporting

This is a day course which is an introduction to the broad areas involved in import and export.

Achieve a broad knowledge and skills to effectively navigate the process of import/export plus an awareness of customs procedures and international trade regulations.
Understand the import/export process and the responsibilities attached to international trade
Be able to classify a product for import/export and appreciate the factors influencing the import/export process for a product.

Introduction to Incoterms

Gain a pivotal understanding of what Incoterms® are, their importance in international trade and how the latest set of rules work. Learn how to choose the relevant Incoterms® rule for your sales transactions and discover the use of the rules and how to identify the differences between older and newer terms.

Understand what Incoterms® are
Understand changes in the 2020 version
How Incoterms® relate to new customs requirements in EU trade