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Welcome to Customs & International Trade Compliance Forum


Chairman: Susan Morley MBA DMS FCILT FIFP(grad) LGSM, Director, Morley Consulting Training Limited

 

  • Why should I join?
  • Help in deciding
  • Benefits of joining
  • Better understanding

Why should I join the Customs & International Trade Compliance Forum?

Every business involved in the movement of goods between different countries is exposed to international trade regulations and to the customs duties and taxes imposed on most imports and some exports. Such exposure can prove extremely costly unless it is managed and controlled through careful and timely planning. However, the measures governing international trade go far beyond basic import and export procedures and the payment of duties; they impact a wide range of commercial policies and transactions and are material to the activities of almost every function of the business.

From 1st January 2021 all imports to and exports from Great Britain have been governed by UK law not EU law. This has not made a practical change to what are termed ‘Rest of World’ shipments but it has completely altered the process for shipments to and from the EU and between GB and Northern Ireland.

The UK government has taken back control of these requirements and has already simplified and reduced the number of tariff lines, reduced import duty costs to zero for over 60% of imports and reduced administration costs such as the need for third party guarantees.

The implementation of the EU-UK Trade and Co-Operation Agreement (TCA) has the possibility to bring benefits to traders but how many know how to use it?

A lack of understanding of these rules and requirements can bring a supply chain to a complete standstill and can cause additional un-necessary costs.


Customs, Revenue, Licensing and Standards Authorities around the world are moving to electronic entries, centralized processing, security assessments, risk based inspections and combined compliance audits rather than simple goods inspections at ports and airports. New business Standards such as Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) take a holistic view of organisations leaving few if any departments untouched by their requirements.


Recent events have marked the start of a far more aggressive and targeted government approach to tax avoidance that aims to make anyone in the supply chain liable to conduct due diligence on the tax affairs of their customers and users. Where avoidance, not just evasion of tax such as VAT or import duty is found those in the supply chain could find themselves liable for the missing tax.

In addition the new rules seek to ensure that all companies involved in the international movement of goods have informed, knowledgeable and professional employees who are able to demonstrate their knowledge and skills in customs procedures and the impact they have on businesses. Companies now need to look at recruitment and staff training to ensure they meet requirements.

The political situation in the world is ever changing and sanctions, export controls and treasury controls must all be taken into account along with money laundering and anti-slavery legislation.  Is your company on top of this?

Businesses will need to ensure that they are gaining the benefits of the new legislation and are not losing out to more informed competitors.


By joining the Customs and International Trade Compliance Forum you will be joining with members who have a keen interest in this vital area of business. After all you may have the most wonderful logistics set up, modern warehouse and superb trucks but if the goods are stuck in customs with large fines and penalties all that effort will go to waste!   Don’t forget to look at the CILT Community to get hot off the press new updates and to have your questions answered by members and CILT specialists.

BREXIT has highlighted the general lack of understanding in business and the lack of skilled professionals in the customs area. For companies of all sizes, all parts of the supply chain and in all product areas to make a success of BREXIT and to capitalise on the benefits it can bring, they need to take advice about customs procedures, tariff classification, origin and the link to Free Trade Agreements.   CILT and this Forum can provide invaluable insights and guidance along with direct contact with skilled, experienced industry professionals.

 

Answering these questions will help you decide if you should join this forum:
  • Do you understand how Trade Compliance touches every business function in a business?
  • Do you understand the impact it has on your supply chains?
  • Do you understand your company's - and your personal - legal obligations at import or export?
  • How do you currently discharge your Trade Compliance obligations - are you doing enough?
  • How much do your imports and exports cost you - are you paying what you should do?
  • Is your company organised to adequately manage all your obligations and run a Trade Compliance program?
  • Are you aware that Trade Compliance touches every single business function in an organisation?

By joining this forum you will:
  • Meet & network with Trade Compliance professionals from the private sector and government.
  • Gain insight into global Trade Compliance best practice.
  • Have access to presentations from subject matter experts, service providers, government departments and private sector experts.
  • Receive regular updates on changes in Trade Compliance.
You will gain a better understanding of:
  • How senior management is directly affected by Trade Compliance issues, and the obligations on company officers.
  • Export controls, customs issues and supply chain security - in the UK, the EU and elsewhere.
  • The commercial implications of Trade Compliance and where limited resources can be best targeted.
  • Your true cost of compliance and where you might be able to realise cost and resource efficiencies.
  • Trade Compliance risks and how best to mitigate them.
  • Requirements of Trade Compliance organisations and programs.
  • Trade Compliance exposure in commercial contracts.
  • How common logistics practises expose you to Trade Compliance risk and how to control it.

Related Useful Information and Links

Breaking News

  • IMPORTANT JCCC UPDATE - National Transit Movements: NCTS5 Arrivals for GB-GB or XI-XI Movements - Click here
  • Simplifying customers processes - Click here
  • Consultation outcome - Bringing goods into the UK temporarily - View here
  • Introducing a voluntary standard for customs intermediaries - View here
  • Customs simplification measures: December 2023 - View here

 

For all new breaking news stories please visit our Community Platform by clicking here.

Focus Articles

Changes to Customs authorisations - July 2024 - View here

Customs Automation Help or Hinderance, Nov 2022 - View here

Customs and International Trade Compliance Forum - Aug 2022 - View here

The Single Trade Window – why we should all get a move on!  - July 2022 - View here.

Customs - but not as we know it! - June 2022 - View here

Customs and International Trade Complaince Forum - April 2021 - View here.

Should you be planning a career in global trade compliance? - October 2020 - View here

Looking for a job or a career? - July 2020 - View here

Presentations

New Computerised Transit System Phase 5 – implementation & benefits, 17 May 2023, View here

Modernising Authorisations including AEO – Impact & Benefit, 11 May 2023, View here

The Border Target Operating Model (BTOM) Northern Ireland & Republic of Ireland, 04 May 2023, View here

The Border Target Operating Model (BTOM) GB, 26 April 2023, View here

Future Training Courses

Our qualifications are now available via live virtual classroom:

1st – 4th Oct 2024  - AEO Certified Practitioner
22nd – 24th Oct 2024  - Advanced Customs Practitioner
4th – 8th Nov 2024 - Certificate of Customs Competency
26th – 28th Nov 2024  -Diploma in Practical Trade Compliance
3rd – 6th Dec 2024  -AEO Certified Practitioner
20th – 24th January 2025  - Certificate of Customs Competency
4th – 7th February 2025  -  AEO Certified Practitioner
26th – 28th February 2025  - Advanced Customs Practitioner
17th – 21st March 2025 - Certificate of Customs Competency
1st – 4th April 2025 -  AEO Certified Practitioner
29th April 2025 – 1st May 2025  - Diploma in Practical Trade Compliance
24th – 27th June 2025 - AEO Certified Practitioner
8th – 10th July 2025  - Advanced Customs Practitioner
8th – 12th September 2025  - Certificate of Customs Competency
30th September – 3rd October 2025  - AEO Certified Practitioner
21st - 23rd October 2025 -  Advanced Customs Practitioner
3rd – 7th November 2025 - Certificate of Customs Competency
25th – 27th November 2025  - Diploma in Practical Trade Compliance
2nd – 5th December 2025  - AEO Certified Practitioner

 

For fees and more information visit www.morley-consulting.co.uk