Introduction to International Trade

Areas covered:

• The Export Process
• The different stages of exporting goods
• Overview of the customs process
• Customs Entries

Tariff Codes

• What is a Tariff Code
• What a Tariff Code is used for
• How to classify a product

Basic Export Documents

• Invoices
• Packing Lists
• Shipping Documents

Country of Origin – Non-Preferential Origin

• What is the Country of Origin
• When is a Country of Origin Certificate required?
• How to determine the origin of a product?

Preferential Origin

• Trade Agreements – Rules of Origin
• Overview of the different Trade Documents
• How to comply with the Trade Agreements

Incoterms – Shipping Risks

• An overview of the terms
• How to use the terms
• Common Misunderstandings

Who should attend?
This course is suitable for companies new to international trade as well as experienced companies who may want to refresh and update their knowledge. It is especially beneficial for staff who work in export sales, purchasing, logistics, accountancy, import and export shipping departments, customer services, import and export administration