Boot Camp on Customs Compliance

3rd Annual

Boot Camp on Customs Compliance

How to Comply with Customs Rules and Procedures while Minimising Related Risks and Costs

Wednesday, October 13 to Thursday, October 14, 2010
Copthorne Hotel, Birmingham, United Kingdom

The European Union (EU) continues to be very active in promulgating legislation to support its drive to create a single customs union for its 27 member states. The latest in a long line of supply chain security legislation includes not only the introduction of the Import Control System (ICS), but also the Implementing Provisions of the Modernized Customs Code that are still awaited.

Governments around the world are updating customs codes, modernising and introducing technology processes, and changing classifi cations - all in the name of streamlining revenue collection and enforcing supply chain security. Importers and exporters that fail to master customs and international trade compliance requirements or take on board all the changes can violate strict provisions and leave their company exposed to costly monetary penalties and border delays. More importantly, importers can unknowingly miss out on the cost and duty saving opportunities offered by the same regulations.

With the desire to ensure the security of the supply chain, customs enforcement and audits have become even more heavy-handed and penalties continue to rise. Developing an effective customs strategy and implementing compliance programmes for your import and export operations can be daunting as the need to be up-to-date on the latest regulatory changes and guidelines is continuous.

C5’s 3rd Annual Boot Camp on Customs Compliance is designed as an in-depth, practical course on the nuts and bolts of customs compliance. Our expert faculty will walk you through the ins and outs of latest developments, key requirements, cost and duty saving opportunities and best compliance practices. This course will allow for ample Q&A, hands-on exercises and case studies, and will provide you with valuable materials that will help you in your daily work. Topics will include:

  • Changes to customs procedures with economic impact under the Modernized Customs Code
  • Senior Accounting Offi cer (SAO): understanding the scope and mitigating SAO’s personal liability
  • Preparing for the potential abolition of the First Sale Rule
  • How to ensure that your company uses the correct Incoterms for its business objectives
  • Conducting effective internal customs audits that address compliance shortcomings
  • Control and monitoring of customs brokers to ensure that their actions are aligned with your instructions
  • Avoiding common VAT mistakes in companies and implications in your customs compliance

There is no other customs event on the market today that is as timely, comprehensive and practical in its analysis of the opportunities available and complex issues involved for customs and trade professionals. You cannot afford to miss C5’s 3rd Customs Compliance Boot Camp.

Seats at this unique event are sure to go quickly! Book now to avoid disappointment

3 easy ways to register:
1 . PHONE our registration hotline on +44 (0)20 7878 6888
2 . FAX your details directly to +44 (0)20 7878 6896
3 . EMAIL your details directly to Registrations@c5-online.com