Understanding Commodity Codes

4th June 2025

Understanding Commodity Codes

4th June 2025
United Kingdom
Starts at 9:30am
Ends at 12:30pm

This course is designed for anyone in the organisation 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 to experienced operators who feel the need to refresh their knowledge.

It is also suitable for management staff whose role requires supervision or checking of sensitive Customs declarations.

The agenda and course objectives are as follows:

Why 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

This would be run as a half day course.

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.

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