Commodity Codes

28th January 2025

Commodity Codes

28th January 2025
United Kingdom
Starts at 9:30am
Ends at 1:30pm

This course is designed for people who might be called upon to contribute to a correct description of goods traded internationally for both export and import declarations. This can range from complete beginners with no qualifications to experienced traders who want to refresh their knowledge. It is also extremely beneficial for management staff that supervise or check sensitive customs declarations.

Several practical exercises are included in this course to ensure attendees have a strong grasp of commodity codes.

What we will cover

Why do we need Commodity Codes and who is responsible

Explanation of the harmonized system

Review the UK Trade Tariff and how to classify using

  • The General Interpretative Rules (GIR)
  • Chapters
  • Headings
  • Subheadings
  • Chapter, Subheading and Section Notes

Commodity Code allocation

Customs measures

Practical exercises

If you are a Business West Chamber of Commerce member you can save 10% on this course, simply contact us for your discount code.

Our BCC accredited export and import courses will award you a Foundation Award in International Trade when completing all 6 of the courses. Prices for individual courses start at £170.00 + vat (a 10% discount applies when you book all 6 courses) please email events@businesswest.co.uk for your discount code.

Thank you for your booking. We look forward to seeing you.

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