Forthcoming Event

Rules of Origin

Wednesday 16/10/2024

Event Time: 09:00 - 12:30

Event Theme: International Trade

Price: Member Rate: £50.00 +VAT | Non Member Rate: £100.00 +VAT |

Event Location:


Surrey Chambers of Commerce
Block E, Dukes Court
Duke Street
Woking
GU21 5BH


Course Overview:

This intensive half-day course is designed to provide UK exporters and importers with a foundational understanding of Rules of Origin. Participants will gain essential knowledge on how these rules impact their trade operations and how to ensure compliance with international trade agreements.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the basic principles and importance of Rules of Origin.
  • Learn how to determine the origin of goods.
  • Comprehend the documentation and certification requirements.
  • Apply knowledge to practical scenarios and case studies.
Course Delivery:
 
  • Duration: Half-day (3.5 hours, including breaks).
  • Format: In-person.
  • Includes: Interactive exercises, group discussions, Q&A sessions.
  • Regulations: All courses will include any regulatory changes made from July 2024 by the new UK government.
Target Audience:
 
  • Export Managers and Coordinators
  • Import Managers and Coordinators
  • Trade Compliance Officers
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Professionals
  • SME Owners involved in international trade

Schedule:

09:00 - 09:30 | Registration and Networking
 
  • Participants arrive, register, and have an opportunity to network with peers.
09:30 - 09:45 | Introduction and Course Objectives
 
  • Welcome and introductions.
  • Overview of course objectives and agenda.
09:45 - 10:15 | Fundamentals of Rules of Origin
 
  • Definition and significance of Rules of Origin.
  • Distinction between Preferential and Non-Preferential Rules of Origin.
  • Overview of key concepts such as "Wholly Obtained" and "Substantial Transformation".
  • Examples and interactive discussion.
10:15 - 11:00 | Determining the Origin of Goods
 
  • Introduction to Harmonized System (HS) Codes.
  • Criteria for determining origin: Change in Tariff Classification, Value-Added Rule, Specific Processing Operations.
  • Examples on classifying goods.
  • Case studies to illustrate different scenarios.
11:00 - 11:15 | Coffee Break

11:15 - 11:45 | Documentation and Certification
 
  • Overview of necessary documentation: Certificates of Origin, commercial invoices, and more.
  • Understanding Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) status.
  • Electronic certification processes and resources.
11:45 - 12:15 | Rules of Origin in Free Trade Agreements (FTAs)
 
  • Overview of key FTAs involving the UK (e.g., UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement, UK).
  • Practical implications for exporters and importers.
  • Group discussion and Interactive Q&A session.
12:15 - 12:30 | Conclusion and Wrap-Up
 
  • Recap of key points covered.
  • Future International Trade courses from Surrey Chambers of Commerce.

Instructor:

Linda Bazant LLB (Hons) Barrister and Member of The Chartered Institute of Export and International Trade.


By the end of this half-day course, participants will have a solid understanding of the basic principles of Rules of Origin, enabling them to apply this knowledge in their daily operations and ensure compliance with international trade agreements.



3 FOR 2 OFFER: Book onto Rules of Origin, Incoterms 2020 and Customs Procedures and Documentation altogether for the price of two training courses.

To book under this rate, please email Giorgia.Burgess@surrey-chambers.co.uk.

Same attendee/s must be booked onto all three training courses.
 

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