Import Customs and Trade Management into Europe

Importing goods into the European Union requires a solid understanding of EU customs legislation, import procedures and international trade regulations. Companies involved in international trade must navigate complex customs requirements to ensure smooth import operations, avoid unnecessary costs and minimize compliance risks. From customs declarations and EORI numbers to tariff classification and customs valuation, correctly managing import processes is essential for efficient and compliant cross-border trade.
A clear understanding of the roles and responsibilities of importers, freight forwarders and customs authorities is equally important. Knowing how to manage customs import declarations, classify goods correctly and determine customs values helps businesses streamline their import procedures, prevent costly errors and ensure compliance with European customs regulations. 

Content:
You will gain practical knowledge of customs procedures and approaches to problem solving. Additionally, your new understanding of customs processes will enable you to implement process improvements.

• General customs import procedures within European customs legislation
• Management of customs import declarations with EORI numbers
• Importing through freight forwarders
• Roles and responsibilities
• Tariff classification
• Customs valuation

After participating in this seminar, you will be able to:
• explain general customs import procedures under European customs legislation
• manage customs import declarations using EORI numbers
• assess the requirements for importing through freight forwarders
• distinguish the roles and responsibilities involved in import processes
• apply basic principles of tariff classification and customs valuation

Basic knowledge of import procedures