DIT: Import Procedures
Date:
Wednesday 10th March 2021
Time:
13:00-16:00
Cost:
Chamber Member:
£150.00 + VAT
Non-Chamber Member:
£175.00 + VAT
Status:
Places Available
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Location
Online Zoom Event Once registered, a calendar invite will be sent to you which will contain details and a link to join this event None
Event Detail
As of the 1st January 2021 all shipments from anywhere in the World including the EU will be classed as ‘Imports’.
Therefore, this course is aimed at individuals from businesses currently involved in imports who want a refresher on the procedures involved or for those new to import procedures who want to learn about what is involved in the process.
The seminar will follow a simple framework on the practical steps that need to be followed. Using real life case studies and examples to show how the processes should be managed, how issues can be resolved and will explaining some of the jargon and terminology used.
At the end of the session the attendee will have a much better understanding of how imports work, how a business should manage them, the costs involved and the customs procedures and compliance issues.
What will I learn?
- The key elements of the new UK/EU Free Trade Agreement for movement of goods at import
- An understanding of the various processes involved from collection to delivery
- How Incoterms play an important part in the risk, responsibility and obligation between buyer and seller
- the various terminology
- What Import Paperwork is Required and how it is used
- How to check the duties and taxes payable at import?
- The customs procedures
- The freight procedures
- The customs data and framework you need to know
- Audit Checks & Compliance with HMRC
When you register for your place, you will be sent a calendar invitation as confirmation of your place. The invite will include a unique link from Zoom for you to join the video call.
Cancellation Policy
To cancel your place, please email [email protected] Please note that there will be no refund for cancellations received less than 14 calendar days prior to the event.
Presenters

- David Hooper
- Company Director, Hooper & Co.
David Hooper MBA, has worked in International Trade and Economic Development for 20 years including 5 years working for HMRC. He is now Director of Independent Freight Solution Ltd based in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, who are a freight forwarder that also provide specialist advice, consultancy and training regarding customs and compliance related issues. David has an extensive knowledge of World Wide Customs Compliance and in 2016 Independent Freight became an Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) for Customs and Security. Over the last few years David has been asked to give talks and presentations to business on customs compliance rules and regulations and guidance on how Brexit could affect business exporting and importing in the future. David has a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) with Distinction from Aston University in 2004 and a degree in Economics, Politics and Philosophy from the Open University. David also sits on the Coventry of Commerce Brexit Committee.