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Customs Training

Foundational Training in UK Customs Compliance

– Delivered by Alinea Customs

A CPD accredited practical course in providing customs agent services.

Navigating UK customs regulations can be complex, but Alinea Customs provides the expertise and training to simplify compliance. Our comprehensive customs training course equips businesses with the practical knowledge and tools needed to manage customs clearance processes effectively.

Whether you’re a company that participates in international trade, logistics professional, or seeking to enter the customs agency sector, this training is designed to provide you with the knowledge to make decisions compliant with HMRC and other UK regulatory bodies.

Alinea Customs Foundational Training in UK Customs Compliance Course provides insight into customs law and practical experience in submitting a CDS import or export entry.

The training can either take place in-person through professional tuition being delivered over the course of two intensive days of training, or self-paced over the course of three months and fourteen modules. All candidates will receive a CPD accredited certificate upon completion.

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Enrol in the online customs training programme and learn at your own pace.

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Contact our professional customs training team to discuss in-person corporate training at our office premises or at your office premises.

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About Alinea Customs

Specialists in Customs Brokerage, Consultancy and Training.

Alinea Customs is a provider of specialised UK customs brokerage, consultancy services and practical training in customs law and procedures. Training is provided at our City of London headquarters, online, or on-site at your office.

Alinea Customs brings together over 30 years of professional experience in international trade, supply chain, commercial law, and customs compliance.

Alinea Customs’ course was compiled by:

  • Geoff Caesar: A solicitor with 20+ years’ experience in cross-border trade and logistics.
  • Holly Piggott: Consultant in Advanced Customs Compliance, international law, and trade procedures, with 14 years of business management expertise.

Our team’s extensive knowledge ensures that you receive training rooted in real-world experience. The course will prepare you with a lexicon of customs knowledge in customs valuation, tariff classification and rules of origin. Moreover, you will gain understanding of HMRC’s CDS system and the underlying structure of codification, so that you will be able to both submit a customs declaration and interpre a customs declaration effectively.

Key Features of Alinea Customs Training

In-Depth Knowledge of UK Customs Regulations

Understand critical aspects of UK and International customs law, including the treaties ratified by members of the World Trade Organisation and the World Customs Organisation, which ensures procedures related to customs are harmonised on an international basis.

Flexible Delivery Options

Attend training at our City of London office, online, or on-site at your premises, offering convenience tailored to your needs.

Hands-On Practical Experience

Gain valuable experience completing customs declarations using Descartes e-customs training software, with expert guidance from our tutors.

Expertly Designed Curriculum

Developed by customs compliance professionals, our course reflects real-world challenges and solutions for businesses involved in UK trade.

Why Choose Alinea Customs Training?

Delivered by Experts:

Training is led by experienced professionals with extensive experience in customs compliance and international trade.

Customisable to Your Needs:

Our core curriculum is comprehensive, but we also offer specialised modules to address your industry’s unique challenges.

Practical and Efficient:

Gain skills you can apply immediately, helping your business save time and reduce errors in customs processes.

Certified Training:

Gain a certificate following the completion of the training course

Ongoing Support:

Post-training consultations ensure you’re equipped to implement what you’ve learned effectively.

Benefits of Alinea Customs Training

Minimise Compliance Risks:

Avoid costly fines, delays, and penalties by mastering UK customs requirements.

Streamline Operations:

Prepare customs documentation correctly to avoid customs delays

Take Customs In-house:

Learn how to complete a customs declaration from customs professionals, teach your team how to complete import and export declarations for your business

Save on Costs:

Leverage accurate declarations, trade agreements, customs procedures and cumulation to optimise your customs related costs.

“Clients say this training provided exactly what they needed to understand the customs processes for future compliance.”

Training Overview

Our program delivers an intensive two-day session covering key areas in depth. Many of the modules include practical exercises, enabling candidates to apply their learning to realistic scenarios.

Day One

Overview of UK and International Customs Law

Explore the Union Customs Code, World Customs Organisation (WCO) frameworks, and trade agreements such as the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA).

Customs Valuation and Tariff Classification

Learn how to accurately apply the customs valuation methodology 1 – 6, and gain insight into the UK’s integrated global tariff nomenclature.

Rules of Origin and Customs Procedures

Understand free trade agreements, preferential tariffs, and practical applications for inward/outward processing, temporary admission, and re-export processes.

 

Day Two

Completing Import and Export Declarations

Hands-on training to complete customs declarations for CDS, including guidance on the required documentation and client data collection.

Customs and Border Administration

Learn about systems such as IPAFFS, GVMS, and Port Health notifications to streamline your processes.

HMRC CDS Portal

Gain insight into using your HMRC CDS Financial Dashboard, adding members of team to use your account, and methods of payment

Compliance Audits and Archiving

Prepare for HMRC audits with practical advice on document management, due diligence, and record-keeping.

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