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SUMMARY:International Trade Pathway - Import Processes and Documentation
DESCRIPTION:Thinking about Importing? Our final International Trade course 
 will help you gain:\n\n\nThe edge you need: Source goods globally to give 
 your business a competitive advantage.\nImport with confidence: Learn the 
 basics and avoid common pitfalls.\n\nImporting goods and supplies from aro
 und the world can give your business a competitive edge in your domestic m
 arket or make your production costs more cost-effective. However\, negotia
 ting the international marketplace can be complicated and created challeng
 es for the inexperienced operator.\n\nThis workshop considers the basic pr
 ocedures\, terminology and documentation involved in importing\, giving yo
 u the knowledge needed to trade with confidence.\n\nTopics covered:\n\nRul
 es relating to international trade – do you need a licence to import?\nU
 nderstanding the contract – essential points that will reduce problems\;
 \nIncoterms 2020 – the importance of getting them right\nThe rules relat
 ing to origin and why they can the origin affect an importer’s costs\;\n
 Trading with the European Community\;\nWhat happens when goods arrive in t
 he UK\;\nThe importance of tariff classification of goods (commodity code 
 numbers)\;\nUnderstanding Customs Procedure Codes (CPC’s)\;\nWorking wit
 h HM Revenue & Customs\;\nUnderstand the valuation rules - what is include
 d in the value for duty and VAT payments\;\nObtaining relief from duty pay
 ments\;\nPaying for materials – how to minimise buyer risk.\nUsing Freig
 ht Forwarders and Clearing Agents.\n\n\nThis event is part of a Programme 
 of Workshops and Training being delivered under the InvestFife brand\, inc
 orporating all of Fife Council’s Economic Development services\, which 
 in partnership with Business Gateway Fife\, Fife Chamber of Commerce and S
 cottish Development International aims to support businesses in Fife.\n \
 nThese sessions have been co-ordinated by the Fife Chamber of Commerce and
  St Andrews Management Centre to support businesses accessing new markets\
 , regardless of where they are within their trade journey.\n \n
URL:https://www.fifechamber.co.uk/event/A76AED5A-9F0F-4699-B299-51C75D3D91B
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DTEND:20241106T160000
LOCATION:14 St Catherine Street\, CUPAR\, Fife\, KY15 4HH\, United Kingdom
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