Accredited Training | Import Customs Procedures - November 2025

Date: 12/11/2025
Time: 13:30 - 16:30
Borough: Manchester Hybrid
Contact Name: International Trade Team
Contact Email: international@gmchamber.co.uk
Contact Telephone: 0161 393 4314

Understanding import documentation and procedures is essential for any business involved in international trade. Our "Import Documentation and Procedures" course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to streamline your importing process, maximise efficiency, and ensure profitability. Whether you are new to importing or an established company looking to update your current procedures, this course provides valuable insights for everyone.

 

Key Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

  • Comprehensive Understanding: Gain a thorough understanding of import documentation and procedures.
  • What is Importing? Learn the basics of importing and what it entails.
  • Pre-Import Considerations: Discover key factors to consider before initiating imports.
  • Import Purchase Orders: Understand the content of an import purchase order and instructions to the supplier.
  • Customs Clearance Documentation: Identify the necessary documentation for smooth import customs clearance.
  • Duty and VAT: Learn what determines the amount of duty and VAT payable and how to calculate them.
  • Documentation Checks: Know what information to verify on import documentation.
  • Customs Regimes and Controls: Identify various customs regimes and import controls.
  • Duty and VAT Suspension: Be aware of suspension regimes that benefit importers.
  • Controlled Goods: Understand the control measures for certain goods and where to find information and assistance.

 

Accredited by the British Chambers of Commerce, this course also provides one credit towards the Foundation Award in International Trade. To receive the nationally recognised Foundation Award, you need to achieve six credits in total. Training notes will be provided to support your learning experience.

For more details, email international@gmchamber.co.uk.

 

WHO IS THIS SUITABLE FOR?

Whether you are new to importing or an experienced importer, this course if for you. Attendees will gain valuable knowledge about key elements of import procedures. The course is ideal for people working in purchasing, import administration, finance, shipping administration or customer services.

 

Our Trainer: Jeff Lewis MBA BSc MIEx

Jeff Lewis has worked at all levels of business across a wide range of industries within the UK and International Sales arena. In 2009, Jeff became Managing Director of Resultz Ltd., who are Approved International Trainers and Advisors to the Institute of Export, Greater Manchester Chambers of Commerce, plus other independent training organisations delivering public and in-house courses on all aspects of international trade.

 

Payment Terms

Please note payment must be made in full before the course.

Please note that GMCC does not accept payment via American Express.

 

Cancellation Terms

In case you are no longer able to attend this training course, please note you must cancel your place at least 5 working days before the course. The cancellation must be in writing and sent to international@gmchamber.co.uk indicating the name of the course you are cancelling for and delegate(s) details. If a booking is not cancelled and the delegate does not attend, full event costs will still apply.

 

Please note: There may be photographs taken at our events that will be used for marketing purposes and on our social media channels. If you do not wish to appear in any of our marketing materials or on our social media channels, please inform a member of the Chamber team at the start of the event.


Registration deadline: 11/11/2025

PRICE:
NON MEMBERS £420.00 Excluding VAT
MEMBERS £210.00 Excluding VAT

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