Customs Brokers Training

Fundamentals in Customs Clearance Procedures

Fundamentals in Customs Clearance Procedures

This fundamentals program is designed to provide you with knowledge to effectively prepare and lodge customs declarations with ICUMS. On successful completion of this program, you will have a good understanding of customs processes and procedures, including import, export and special procedures. You will also gain a sound understanding of the core compliance areas of regimes, classification and valuation, and a good knowledge of import and export declaration procedures and requirements. By the end of the program, you should feel confident working in our ever-changing trade facilitation environment, be able to prepare customs declarations, and have a clear awareness of the resources available to you to effectively manage customs risk. You should also be able to master the soft skills of teamwork, self-management and customer service.

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The Fundamentals in Customs Clearance consists of seven modules:

Customs Laws and Regulation

Customs Regimes and Procedure Codes

Customs Classification, Valuation Rules/Incoterms and Customs Offenses

Single Window Application and Exemptions

Integrated Customs Management System (ICUMS)

Self-Management / Teamwork and Problem Solving

Customs Duty and Tax Calculations

Designed to fit around a busy schedule, the program enables participants to upgrade themselves with practical knowledge and innovative e-learning tools including the use of the ICUMS Platforms; videos; examples; and step-by-step guides for putting the theory into practice.

What are the goals of this course?

By the end of the course Participants will be able to:

Identify relevant customs laws and their purpose

Explain key concepts underlying customs laws and regulations to Clients

Demonstrate a better understanding of the classification structure

Develop an understanding of the classification process

Identify the relevant codes required for particular processes and procedures including, but not limited to, Customs Procedure Codes

Identify the rules relating to customs valuation

Identify the meaning of terminologies used in the classification of goods

Demonstrate an understanding of the primary method of calculating the customs value of goods

Complete customs declarations for a range of scenarios

Appreciate the importance of teamwork and maintaining a positive attitude

Who is this course designed for?

This course is designed and tailored for both busy Clearing Agents / Freight Forwarders and also for those who are novices in the Customs Clearance Industry. The desire/overriding objective is to develop their appreciation of Customs Procedures to make participants effective and efficient in their Service delivery.

What is the process?

This highly-interactive course encourages participation through a combination of group discussion, practical exercises, videos, role-play sessions and team building activities. Participants will utilize best practices and benchmarking to model world-class training delivery. The training manual has been designed to be practical, easy to use, and facilitate learning.

What are the key benefits of the course?

Participants will discover how to:

  • Work effectively with the right procedure codes
  • Understand the importance of the WCO Harmonized System
  • Practically classify goods with the correct commodity code  
  • Use product codes to determine taxes and other measures
  • Use the right documentation for their declarations
  • Apply the right laws and regulations to different situations and scenarios 

What are the results of taking the course?

  • A shared organizational vision
  • Improved staff professionalism
  • Better effectiveness of Staff in their Output 
  • Increased understanding of ICUMS and its features for greater efficiency
  • Improved appreciation of fundamental Customs procedures and processes
  • Increased customer retention and revenue growth

Qualifications & Recognition

Upon successful completion of this program, students are eligible to receive a certificate of completion. This certificate would be recognized by the Ghana Revenue Authority (Customs Division).

Are there any prerequisites to enroll?

This course is recommended for people with:

  • A strong desire to enter the Customs Clearance Industry
  • Experience in the customs industry
  • Basic computer skills
  • A good command of the English language, both written and verbal

Duration

Weekend: Saturdays 9:30am – 3:30pm (Fundamentals program is for 6 Weeks).

How is the course delivered?

Classroom delivery consists of face-to-face training, including: tutorial/lectures, presentations, group discussions and case studies (where applicable). Independent study outside the classroom delivery is also required.

What are the course requirements?

  • You can be a Newbie in the Customs Clearance Industry but you need to have a strong desire to learn new things. (Some knowledge and experience in the Customs brokerage industry is an advantage)
  • Computer knowledge required, including how to navigate the internet
  • Participants would be provided with notebook and pen. Participants to bring their own laptop where needed

Assessment

Assessment may be a combination of written assignments, tests, examinations and/or practical projects. Participants are required to attend tests and examinations as scheduled and must pass all assessment tasks to demonstrate both skills and knowledge competency in each unit.

How to enroll

You have several options with regards to enrolling with the Customs Brokers Training Institute for any of our courses:

You can enroll: