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Introduction to export procedures and documentation
| Date | 28 September 2010 |
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| Duration | 1 Day |
| Price | GBP 599 + VAT
Membership Price: 299.5 + VAT |
| Location | London |
| Venue | De Vere Venues Ltd (West One) |
| Registration | 9.00-9.30 |
| Close of Seminar | 5.00 |
| Our code | 35385 |
| Also held on | 2 March 2011, London |
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- Who should attend?
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What is this seminar about?
This practical seminar takes a close look at export procedures and documentation. Its aim is to give all delegates confidence when organising export consignments whether from the sales, customer service or export administration and dispatch viewpoint.
This seminar has been designed for all newcomers to exporting as it takes a sensible and detailed look at the often confusing world of export documentation. Delegates will return to their companies with an increased awareness and greater skills in understanding overseas requirements and export document procedures. As this seminar looks specifically at export procedures, it is an ideal companion seminar to Croner’s “Essential guide to customs procedures”.
Who should attend?
- Newcomers to export
- Shipping department trainees
- Export administrators who have had no formal training in export procedures
- Dispatch department staff
- Sales and customer service staff
- Finance and invoicing administrators
- Freight forwarders who wish to understand export documentary procedures and view this activity from the exporter’s viewpoint
- Management trainees
Benefits of attending
Attending this seminar will:
- Help you feel confident in the world of export
- Ensure delays are avoided in getting goods to your customers overseas
- Increase your understanding of customs rules and where to find information on relevant regulations
- Provide you with clear guidelines on how to find out what documents are required overseas and give you the skill to put it into practice
- Identify the importance of export documents and how to complete them
Programme
1 Ensure delays are avoided in getting goods to your customers overseas
- Introduction to world trade – what is an export?
- Understanding the role of HM Revenue & Customs and other regulators
- Legal responsibilities and obligations at the time of export
- C88/NES export declarations and EORI registration
- The Export Control Systems (ECS) for indirect exports
- The role of the freight forwarders
- Export Licensing requirements
- Introduction to the rules
- What is the integrated tariff of the United Kingdom?
- What is the Harmonised System of Commodity Codes?
2 Trading within the European Community (EC)
- The 27 members – how are the old and the new members working together
- Practical advantages of trading within the EC
- Factors to be considered
- Free circulation of goods – what is it?
- Goods that are still controlled within the EC
- Statistical reports – Intrastat & EC Sales List explained
3 A summary of Incoterms (International Commercial Terms)
- What are Incoterms?
- Practical issues of using Incoterms
- Division of transport costs
- Obligations to insure and the passage of risk to the buyer
- Commercial protection
- Summary of New Incoterms of 2010/11
4 Export documentation overview
- Why are documents required? Country differences
- Getting help – list of sources of help including websites, reference books and government organisations
- How to set up a country help sheet
- Record keeping
5 Guide to export documents
- Essential information on an export invoice
- Exporter’s freight declarations – when to use them
- Export cargo shipping instructions
- Packing lists
- Aviation security declarations
- Standard shipping notes
- Dangerous goods declarations
- Pre-shipment inspection – what is it and to which countries may it apply?
6 Declarations of origin and preference
- What are certificates of origin and why are they required?
- Where do you obtain certificates of origin, issuing fees?
- Types of origin certificates
- ATR Forms – trading with Turkey
- Preference certificates, EUR1 Forms and invoice declarations
- Understanding the legal impact of preference statements
7 Transport matters
- Goods on the move – a look at the chain of events
- Transport documents – the differences explained
- Modes of transport and service levels
- Supply chain security
8 Glossary of useful terms
Speakers
Brian Herd is a member of the Institute of Export, the British Exporters Association and the International Chamber of Commerce. He has been involved in most corporate areas related to international trade including purchasing, material management and Total Quality Management (TQM) before becoming the Export Control Manager for the Ferranti International Group. He formed the Strong & Herd partnership with Sandra in 1995 and continues to be actively involved in export control decisions and the movement of goods for a number of client companies. This gives training sessions their practical edge, essential for any export or import training to truly benefit the delegates. Brian also writes on related issues such as Incoterms 2000, purchasing from overseas and export procedures.
Sandra Strong is a graduate member of the Institute of Export, a member of the International Chamber of Commerce and in 2008 she qualified as a Certified International Trade Advisor (CITA) for the Institute of Export. She has 25 years experience in international trade from desk-level to becoming the corporate shipping manager for the Ferranti International Group. Sandra became a partner in Strong & Herd Import/Export Services which was formed to continue to service to the former Ferranti Group and other client companies. Sandra continues to have hands-on involvement in export and import on a daily basis as well as presenting practical in-company and public training on all aspects of exporting, importing and Customs procedures this ensures these presentations reflect the very latest in export and import with useful tips on how to put theory into practice. Sandra also writes on such subjects as tariff classification, letters of credit and inward processing relief.
What previous delegates said
q “Really well organised. Good venue. Maintained good speed. Friendly and professional trainers. Very good documentation and handouts”. Christina French, HC Starck Ltd
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Complete peace of mind with Croner
With over 50 years of experience within international trade, Croner is dedicate to provide exporters and importers with clear guidance and best practice information on rules and regulations of different trading countries, their customs, laws, cargo bans, tariffs and cargo inspection rules. With flexible product and service packages we have you and your business covered. Simply visit www.croner.co.uk/trade for more information on products and services available for this industry.
