International trade workshop - Preference rules of origin

This introduction course is aimed at those involved in the administration of international trade to ensure an understanding of rules of origin, product classification and item valuation to meet the demands of international trade in both exporting and importing. Understanding origin, tariffs and valuation is essential for correct calculation of taxation and duties, and mistakes leading to non-payment or underpayment, are considered a serious matter by HMRC. They could also lead to duty reliefs, so getting this right could save you money. 

Course Contents: 
•    Preference and Non-Preference Origin 
•    The rules determining preference rules of Origin 
•    Understanding tariff codes 
•    Correctly classifying goods with examples 
•    Import Valuation 
•    Changes coming in 2026 
•    Sources of help and advice 


Who Should Attend:
International trade and finance administrators and managers needing to understand duties, taxes and compliance. Mistakes in this area can be costly and serious so companies must ensure they have the knowledge to manage this properly in their organisations. The course is valuable for both newcomers wanting an introduction and overview, and experienced staff needing a refresher on current requirements.

Training Methods:
The trainer will use oral and visual presentation, reference to fictitious and real examples and participatory exercises to illustrate course content. The delegates will receive copies of the presentation on which notes can be made together with a workbook for future reference.

This online workshop will be delivered by International Trade Matters Ltd. 

 
International Trade Matters Ltd offers international trade consultancy and training across sectors, geographies, and disciplines.  We are the leading independent consultancy for International Trade offering expert advice and support to companies engaged, or interested in, overseas connections or business.  With a raft of super specialists and trainers covering Somerset and beyond we offer expert advice and training on new markets, compliance and international marketing strategies, we also offer bespoke packages designed to provide value and satisfaction.

Course content:
• “The Foundations” including a look at information sources, legal requirements, record keeping and software systems
• The significance of documentary content - with specific reference to Incoterms® 2020, how to prove origin and the commodity code
• Exporters commercial documents - quotations, invoices and packing lists
• The "origin documents" - including UK Country of Origin, EU-EUR1s
• Further official export documents – export licences, pre-shipment inspection, and customs Single Administrative Documents (C88) SAD
• Dealing with the freight forwarder - including ECSIs, SSNs
• The proof of export documents - including Bills of Lading, AWBs and CMR notes
• Payment mechanisms and a review of the documents needed to ensure payment
• Changes coming in 2026
• Sources of help and advice

Who Should Attend:
This course is aimed at owners/proprietors of small businesses that manage their own export and customs processes and personnel who administer the functions within larger organisations. This includes staff working in export administration, export sales, and freight moving who are required to deal with export documents within their organisation. The course is valuable for both newcomers wanting an introduction and overview, and experienced staff needing a refresher on current requirements. At the end of the course, candidates will have received training to ensure they can confidently deal with export documents within their organisation thus ensuring both legal compliance and cost effectiveness for all exports.

Training Methods:
The trainer will use oral and visual presentation, reference to fictitious and real examples and participatory exercises to illustrate course content. The delegates will receive copies of the presentation on which notes can be made together with a workbook for future reference.

Somerset Chamber of Commerce is operating a cancellation policy in line with our terms and conditions which can be found here: https://www.somerset-chamber.co.uk/terms-conditions/