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Grow Your Business Understanding Import & Export Declarations (CDS)

Understanding Import & Export Declarations (CDS)

In partnership with East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce

Date: Thursday 6th February 2025
Time: 9.30am to 12.30pm 
Price: £260 +VAT Chamber members / £520 + VAT non members
Venue: Online or in person at East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce, Red Rose Court, Clayton Business Park, Clayton-le-Moors, Accrington, BB5 5JR

Does your company use customs agents and intermediaries to help you trade with the EU? If so, you need to know how to meet customs requirements fast and efficiently.

There are new processes to follow and new forms to complete. We can help. Our training will highlight what you need to know to be able to understand a simple customs declaration and the information needed for your customs broker or logistics provider.

This training covers:

  • Why do we need a customs declaration, who needs to know and why. What are the rules, penalties and benefits of getting them right. What is the customs declaration, the Government Gateway,
  • How to pay for any duty liability (MOP) and your financial dashboard with PVA information.
  • Understanding data requirements. A guide to completion rules and data elements. A quick reference guide. Looking at an example of an export and import declaration. Example information to supply to a customs broker/freight forwarder
  • Help and advice, questions

This course is suitable for those who need an understanding of Customs compliance and how to understand a basic Customs Declaration.

Presenter: Mandy Lockett MIEx - With 32 years of international and commercial experience, commencing her career as an Export Sales Manager for a local manufacturing company, travelling widely to countries around the world, dealing with distributors, agents, payments, legislation, contracts and agreements. Mandy’s role is dedicated to providing and delivering a comprehensive support and consultancy service for British companies with an aim to encourage companies to start to increase their international trade activities.

Email info@cumbriagrowthhub.co.uk to book.