Since the beginning of 2021, the UK has signed a series of trade agreements which allow goods to be imported at preferential rates of import duty. To be able to benefit from these agreements, companies have to ensure their products comply with the specific rules for preferential trade between the individual countries or regions. This course explains the current Rules of Origin, Trade Agreements, how to establish where goods originate "officially", and the internal factors to support origin declarations.

Areas covered:

• What are Trade Agreements
• How the Agreements work
• The Tariff / Commodity Codes
• Non-preference rules of origin
• Preference rules of origin
• How to establish origin
• Cumulation of Origin
• Product Specific Rules of Origin
• Proof of Origin
• Origin Declarations
• Preferential Documents
• The Generalized System of Preferences (GSP)

Who should attend?

This course is suitable for companies new to international trade as well as experienced companies who may want to refresh and update their knowledge. It is especially beneficial for staff who work in export sales, purchasing, logistics, accountancy, import and export shipping departments, customer services, import and export administration.