Multiple startdates From 27/05/2026

Customs basics

  • Diverse locaties
  • 7.00 Uur
  • 625,00 excl. BTW
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  • Beroepsspecifieke competenties

What will one know after completing this course?

  • Translate customs operations (fiscal and non-fiscal) into your own import and export processes. 
  • Apply key customs concepts correctly within your own work context, including Union status, customs destinations, and the REX system. 
  • Identify and complete essential data elements for error-free electronic declarations. You will learn where to source information (invoices, contracts, transport documents) and how to translate it correctly into the declaration. 
  • Determine the impact of Incoterms® 2020 on your administrative responsibilities. 
  • Calculate customs value correctly using the transaction value method, gaining clear insight into which costs (transport, commission, packaging) to include. 
  • Classify commodity codes accurately. You will learn to classify products using HS codes or TARIC to prevent errors in duties, licenses, and statistics. 
  • Work through realistic cases independently, from determining the correct commodity code to origin and destination.  

Description

Master customs declarations, procedures and rules of origin. Learn how to provide data and calculate customs value through practical cases. 

Customs formalities are becoming increasingly complex, especially with digital systems evolving rapidly. Errors or incomplete data not only lead to delays, but can also result in extra customs duties or unnecessary fines. 

Whether you prepare customs documents yourself or work with an external representative, one thing is essential: you must know which information must be provided correctly, completely, and on time. This training brings you fully up to speed: practical, concrete, and without unnecessary theory.  

Who is this course intended for?

  • Customs Declarants and Freight Forwarders
  • Logistics Managers 
  • Export and Import Coordinators 
  • Procurement and Sales professionals with a strong international focus.  

Prerequisite knowledge

Basic understanding of logistics flows is required.

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SME portfolio: 

  • Number of hours: 7 
  • Registration number: BSC-0008843

What does the program for this course look like?

Introduction to customs: 
  • The tasks and roles of Customs (fiscal and non-fiscal).  
  •  The European Union, its territories, and the definition and characteristics of a Customs Union.  
  • Representation: Direct vs. indirect representation.  
  •  The EORI number: What is it and why is it mandatory?  
Customs Status and Destinations:  
  •  Union vs. non-Union goods and proof of Union status
  • An overview of all possible customs destinations and procedures.  
Origin and Free Trade: 
  • Introduction to Free Trade Agreements and cooperation agreements.  
  • Preferential vs. non-preferential origin.  
  • The Registered Exporter (REX) system.  
Customs Value and Taxation: 
  • Determining customs value and statistical value.  
  •  The impact of Incoterms® 2020 on customs value.  
  •  Elements of calculation and the role of VAT in the customs process.  
Classification and Commodity Codes: 
  • The importance and construction of the Commodity code (Nomenclature).  
  • Tariff and non-tariff measures.  
  • National vs. Community codes and Binding Tariff Information (BTI).  
Practical Workflows: 
  • An insight into different customs declarations, customs procedures and processes.  
  •  A practical import, export, transit flow.  

Our educations

Locations and dates


  • Diverse locaties
  • 27/05/2026
  • 625,00 excl. BTW

Raymonde de Larochelaan 13, 9051 Sint-Denijs-Westrem

Duur

7.00 Uur
  • Diverse locaties
  • Vanaf 09/10/2026
  • 625,00 excl. BTW

Sint-Pietersvliet 7, 2000 Antwerpen

Duur

7.00 Uur
  • Diverse locaties
  • Vanaf 20/11/2026
  • 625,00 excl. BTW

Sint-Pietersvliet 7, 2000 Antwerpen

Duur

7.00 Uur
  • Diverse locaties
  • Vanaf 04/12/2026
  • 625,00 excl. BTW

Nikelaan 1, 2430 Laakdal

Duur

7.00 Uur
  • Diverse locaties
  • Vanaf 11/03/2027
  • 625,00 excl. BTW

Sint-Paulusplein 27, 9120 Kallo

Duur

7.00 Uur
  • Diverse locaties
  • Vanaf 14/04/2027
  • 625,00 excl. BTW

Doverlaan 7, 8380 Zeebrugge

Duur

7.00 Uur
  • Diverse locaties
  • Vanaf 22/04/2027
  • 625,00 excl. BTW

Sint-Paulusplein 27, 9120 Kallo

Duur

7.00 Uur

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