During this 3-day bootcamp, you will gain a deeper understanding of the daily workflows within a logistics, export, or customs department. Whether you are new to the department or looking to strengthen your knowledge of customs formalities and related terminology, this bootcamp will fully equip you to dive into the essential subject matter.
This foundational training provides a comprehensive overview of the key aspects you encounter daily in a logistics, export, or customs department. You will be guided through the use of Incoterms, how to search for and determine HS codes, origin and supplier declarations, and various export documents. Each of these topics will be explored ensuring you to understand their significance and how they facilitate your export and/or import processes.
By completing this program, you will have a clearer insight into the daily operations of a logistics, export, or customs department and will be better equipped to support the import and export of goods.
Program
| Introduction | From order to delivery – an introduction to key data elements (value, classification, and origin). |
| Incoterms & Customs Value | What are Incoterms? An overview of the most commonly used terms, understanding who is responsible at each stage, and how costs are allocated. |
| Goods Classification | What are commodity codes? How to determine a commodity code and where to find them (online tools). |
| Origin | The two types of origin and their differences + supplier declarations for origin: EUR.1 + invoice declaration for preferential origin / Authorized Exporter permit / REX (Registered Exporter) system / Certificates of Origin (economic origin) |
| Special Procedures, Permits, Simplifications, and AEO | Which special procedures, permits, and simplifications exist? What are their benefits and the conditions for applying them? |
| Customs in Practice: Customs Documents | Usage of customs documents: CO / ATA Carnet / ATR / EUR 1 export and import documents (self-preparation with the necessary permits and software or outsourcing to a third party) / CMR |
| Customs in Practice: Online Tools and Databases | Overview of useful digital tools for retrieving information: Access2Markets, Tarbel, and more. |
| Customs in Practice: Customs Declaration | Filling out a customs declaration. |
Experts
Jens de Prins - Deloitte
With in-depth expertise in international trade and customs regulations, Jens De Prins is an authority in the field of origin and supplier declarations. Before joining Deloitte in 2022, Jens worked as an international trade expert at the Federal Public Service Economy. His role included a focus on preferential and non-preferential rules of origin, which he further developed as Belgian representative in the European Commission's customs expert group. At Deloitte, Jens also shares his in-depth knowledge through training for organizations such as Voka, Syntra and various sector federations, with an emphasis on customs-related topics such as classification, origin and special customs regulations.
Ward Minnaert - KPMG
Before starting his career at KPMG, Ward worked successively for the National Bank of Belgium as a Brexit expert and the FPS Economy as an expert on origins and trade instruments. In addition to broad knowledge, these work experiences also gave him good contacts with sector federations and government institutions. As a supervisor at KPMG, he is currently responsible for the follow-up of various projects (including tariff suspensions, origin of goods, customs permits and AEO certification) for a diverse client portfolio (both SMEs and multinationals).
For whom?
New (administrative) employees working in a customs or logistics department.
Not sure if this program is right for you? Feel free to contact Wendy.
Wil je deze opleiding in het Nederlands volgen? Contacteer Wendy voor meer informatie.
Wendy Van Vlasselaer
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