Rules of Origin, Preference & FTAs (Training)

About The Event

Join us to explore Rules of Origin (RoO) and Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) comprehensively. This training will help you master RoO and apply it effectively to turn potential customs duty payments into zero and achieve substantial financial benefits. Through engaging discussions, practical examples, and interactive quizzes, you'll learn to leverage RoO and FTAs to optimise cost savings and streamline your trade practices.

Why Does This Training Matter?

Mastering customs regulations like RoO is not just essential, it's a game-changer for professionals looking to reduce customs duties and enhance financial outcomes. By understanding and applying RoO, you can achieve zero customs duties, saving millions. This training provides the critical knowledge needed to navigate intricate regulations, make the most of Free Trade Agreements, and avoid unnecessary expenses, offering your company a competitive edge and improving its financial health.

Training Objectives

• Minimise Customs Duties: Learn to apply RoO to significantly cut or eliminate customs duty payments, ensuring immediate and long-term savings.
• Leverage Free Trade Agreements: Discover how to fully utilise RoO to exploit FTAs for maximum financial gains.
• Implement Effective Strategies: Develop and apply strategies using RoO to achieve notable reductions in customs expenses.
• Avoid Common Pitfalls: Identify and steer clear of frequent errors in RoO applications to prevent missed savings and compliance issues.
• Efficient Documentation Management: Acquire skills in managing essential trade documents to ensure compliance and enhance savings.

Who Will Most Benefit From This Course

• Customs Managers: Ideal for those who must devise strategies to lower customs duties and maximise savings for their organisation.
• Import and Export Professionals: Essential for applying RoO to reduce costs and improve trade efficiency.
• Customs Agents: Valuable for advising clients on RoO to achieve substantial cost reductions.
• Advisors and Consultants: This is important for guiding clients on RoO, helping them realise financial savings and optimise their trade practices.
• Trade Compliance Specialists: Crucial for understanding and leveraging RoO to enhance financial outcomes and reduce customs duties.

Overall, this course is highly beneficial for professionals engaged in importing and exporting goods under Tariff Preference, including those dealing with EUR1 Movement Certificates and issuing Declarations of Preferential Origin.

What We Will Cover In This Course

1. Rules of Origin Essentials: Understand the fundamentals of RoO and how they can be used to reduce customs duties to zero, leading to substantial financial savings.
2. Maximising Free Trade Agreements: Learn how to use RoO within FTAs to exploit trade agreements and maximise cost savings fully.
3. Cost-Saving Documentation: Manage crucial trade documents such as Certificates of Origin, EUR1, and GSP Forms to ensure compliance and optimise savings.
4. Practical Applications of RoO: Examine real-world examples and case studies to see how RoO can provide significant financial benefits.
5. Avoiding Compliance Pitfalls: Identify and prevent common mistakes in RoO applications to ensure regulatory compliance and optimal savings.
6. Understanding Origin Rules: Differentiate between Preferential and Non-Preferential Origin to effectively manage customs duties and compliance.
7. Background to Preferential Trade Agreements: Learn about the history and evolution of preferential trade agreements and their impact on trade practices.
8. FTA Protocols and Terms: Understand key FTA  protocols and terms, such as de minimis/tolerance, minimal operations, cumulation, and direct transportation rules.
9. Advanced Origin Rulings: Explore Binding  Origin Information (BOI - EU) and Advanced Origin Rulings (AOR - UK) to improve compliance and strategic planning.
10. Handling Preference Documents: Learn to manage key preference documents such as Invoice Statements, ATR, AES, and REX for efficient trade operations.
11. Roles and Responsibilities: Dive into using LTSDs and claiming preferences at import, including post-import checks.
12. Record Keeping: Discover best practices for maintaining accurate records to support customs compliance and preference claims.
13. Working with Customs Authorities: Develop practical skills for effective interactions with customs authorities.
14. Current Trends in FTAs: Review the latest developments in Free Trade Agreements.
15. Quiz: Are you ready to take our Quiz to check your new knowledge of Rules of Origin? This quiz is designed to reinforce your learning and provide immediate feedback on your understanding of the material. It's a great way to test your knowledge and ensure you're ready to apply what you've learned in your professional role.

We will periodically "Pause & Reflect" to assess your understanding and provide discussion points to enhance learning outcomes. Active engagement and questions are not just encouraged, they're essential to ensure adequate absorption of the material. This is not a passive learning experience-it's a dynamic, interactive journey towards mastering RoO and FTAs.

What You Will Walk Away With

By the end of this training, you will be equipped to:

• Eliminate Customs Duties: Use RoO to significantly reduce or remove customs duties, achieving notable cost savings.
• Leverage Trade Agreements: Fully exploit Free Trade Agreements to maximise financial benefits.
• Implement Cost-Saving Practices: Develop and execute strategies for more significant financial efficiency in trade operations.
• Certificate of Participation or Completion: Upon successful completion of the training, you will receive a certificate to showcase your achievements. This recognition can be a valuable addition to your professional portfolio and a testament to your commitment to continuous learning in the field of customs and trade.
• Full Slide Deck: There is no need to take notes, as our slide decks are comprehensive. You can reuse them for your day-to-day work and train others.
• Supportive Material: You will receive additional materials, from jargon-busting guides to checklists and cheat sheets, offering hands-on support that will last long after the training ends.

Testimonial

"Arne's session on Rules of Origin was a game-changer for us. The practical insights and cost-saving strategies were invaluable. Thanks to this training, we have a clear approach to reducing our customs duties and increasing our savings." — Julia Brown, Global Trade Director.

Trainer/Instructor

Arne Mielken is a seasoned customs and global trade expert, bringing extensive practical experience to optimise cost savings through Rules of Origin. To learn more about Arne, visit his Biography. To see his teaching style, check out our YouTube Channel. Known for his engaging style, Arne encourages active participation and remains available for questions post-training. If Arne is unavailable, one of his equally qualified colleagues may substitute.

Expected Outcomes of the Training

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Reduce Customs Duties to Zero: Apply RoO to eliminate customs duty payments and achieve substantial cost savings.
• Leverage FTAs for Savings: Use Free Trade Agreements to maximise financial benefits and cut costs.
• Avoid Costly Mistakes: Identify and correct common errors in RoO applications to ensure optimal savings and compliance.
• Implement Cost-Saving Strategies: Develop and apply strategies to improve financial efficiency and realise significant savings in trade operations.

Are the times and dates not suitable for you and your company?

Call +44 79 14 650 183 or e-mail info@customsmanager.org to discuss your requirements.

Do you prefer in-house training?

Call +44 79 14 650 183 or e-mail info@customsmanager.org to discuss your needs. We are pleased to accommodate you.

Why Our Training Stands Out

Our training distinguishes itself by its focus on practical application and interactive learning. We are committed to helping you apply your knowledge of Rules of Origin in real-world scenarios. Our expert-led sessions are designed to engage you actively, encouraging reflection, discussion, and questions throughout. Delivered by professionals with extensive practical and theoretical expertise in international trade, our courses offer valuable insights and actionable strategies.

Booking and Practical Details

• Course Format: Online, using Zoom (Please ensure your Zoom is updated with the latest version)
• Course Duration: 4 Hours
• Course Dates: Various; see website
• Booking: Use the online form, call +44 79 14 650 183, or e-mail info@customsmanager.org
• Terms and Conditions: Please review our terms and conditions before signing up.