Foundational Training in UK Customs Compliance

Alinea Customs is pleased to announce the launch of our new CPD certified digital training course for customs agents.

Navigating UK customs regulations can be complex, but Alinea Customs provides the expertise and training to simplify compliance. Our comprehensive CPD accredited Customs Training Programme 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’ Training Course provides insight into customs law and practical experience in submitting a CDS import or export entry.

Foundational Training in UK Customs Compliance

Learn about domestic and international customs law, the UK’s border systems, and gain practical education in the use of the HM Revenue & Customs Customs Declaration Service (CDS) platform using our e-customs training platform. Our brochure outlines the curriculum of Foundational Training in UK Customs Compliance, where you will learn the fundamentals of customs across fourteen modules. Alinea Customs Training Course provides insight into customs law and practical experience in submitting a CDS import or export entry.

Modules include:

1. An Introduction to UK Customs Law
2. An Introduction to International Customs Law
3. An Overview of Customs Valuation
4. An Overview of Tariff Classification
5. An Overview of Rules of Origin
6. An Overview of Customs Procedures
7. Incoterms
8. Import VAT
9. Customs and Border Related Administration
10. A Guide to the CDS Financial Dashboard and Methods of Payment
11. A Guide to Submitting an Import Declaration using HMRC’s CDS Platform
12. A Guide to Submitting an Export Declaration using HMRC’s CDS Platform
13. A Guide to Archiving and Auditing and introduction to the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)
14. A Guide to Service Providers

By the end of the course you will have mastered understanding of tariff classification, customs valuation and rules of origin, learned how to submit an import and export entry, and will be ready to apply your skill-set on a practical basis. Furthermore, you will gain a CPD accredited certificate.

Read more about our Customs Training.