Legal / Law Training Course on Customs Law & Trade Facilitation

Module 1: Introduction to Customs Law and Trade Regulations
Overview:
Provides foundational knowledge of customs law, trade regulations, and regulatory authorities.
Key Topics:
Overview of customs law and its objectives
National and international regulatory frameworks
Role of customs authorities and trade regulators
Import/export procedures and documentation requirements
Key stakeholders in trade facilitation
Principles of compliance, enforcement, and risk management
Practical Focus:
Case study: Comparative analysis of customs regulations in different jurisdictions.

Module 2: Tariff Classification and Valuation
Overview:
Covers classification, valuation, and duty determination for goods in international trade.
Key Topics:
Harmonized System (HS) codes and tariff classification
Customs valuation methods: transaction value, deductive value, computed value
Duties, taxes, and exemptions
Rules of origin and preferential trade agreements
Compliance with valuation regulations
Case studies on tariff classification disputes
Practical Focus:
Exercise: Classify goods and determine applicable duties for a hypothetical import/export shipment.

Module 3: Import and Export Procedures
Overview:
Focuses on the practical and legal aspects of import and export operations.
Key Topics:
Documentation and clearance procedures
Licensing, permits, and regulatory approvals
Customs declarations and electronic filing systems
Import/export restrictions and prohibited goods
Compliance audits and recordkeeping
Risk-based inspection and facilitation measures
Practical Focus:
Workshop: Prepare customs documentation for an import/export transaction.

Module 4: Trade Facilitation Measures
Overview:
Examines legal and operational measures to streamline cross-border trade.
Key Topics:
Trade facilitation principles and framework
Simplified procedures and single window systems
Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) programs
Pre-shipment inspections and risk management
Customs modernization and digitalization
Case studies on successful trade facilitation initiatives
Practical Focus:
Exercise: Design a trade facilitation plan for a corporate client to optimize customs clearance.

Module 5: Compliance, Dispute Resolution, and Risk Management
Overview:
Covers compliance strategies, dispute resolution mechanisms, and risk mitigation in customs law.
Key Topics:
Legal compliance obligations for importers and exporters
Customs audits, penalties, and enforcement actions
Dispute resolution mechanisms: administrative review, appeal, and litigation
Risk assessment and mitigation strategies in cross-border trade
Trade agreements and tariff preference utilization
Best practices for ethical and effective customs compliance
Practical Focus:
Simulation: Manage a customs compliance audit and develop a risk mitigation strategy