Customs basics compact - entry into practice

In order to optimally design the processes around customs clearance in the company and to avoid economic risks, a solid basic knowledge is indispensable for the employees in the export and customs department. In this seminar, participants will gain an in-depth insight into the various customs procedures and their application in practice. In addition, they will learn the most important information about the Swiss customs tariff, customs assessments and documents in international shipping. The seminar is rounded off by the use of possible aids for clarifying country regulations as well as practical tips and case studies.

Main topics

• Tasks and activities of Swiss customs
• Customs clearance export and import - who does what and when?
• e-dec import, e-dec export and NCTS
• Customs procedures for import and export - various procedures explained in more detail
• Special case repairs
• Introduction to the Swiss customs tariff
• Overview of documents in cross-border traffic
• Introduction to preferential origin
• Tools for clarifying exports and country regulations
• Exercises and examples

Target group

Clerks with little or no prior knowledge of export, distribution and logistics; international sales staff