Import Procedures – Intense 2-day course

Description

This course is suitable for all levels and for importers and exporters as well as their service providers. It runs over 2 consecutive weekdays from 09h00 to 16h00 and addresses the role of commercial terms in the delivery of cargo.

Unlock the complexities of international trade, this course covers essential aspects of global commerce, including key players like SARS, freight forwarders, shipping agents, and other government entities. Dive deep into various transport methods—sea, air, and road freight, and understand the logistics of cargo consolidation and containerization (FCL and LCL).

Course modules:

1) Role players in International Trade, their Roles, Services, and Documentation Processed

• SARS
• Freight Forwarders
• Ships Agents and Brokers
• Other Government Entities

2) Various types of International Transport

• Types of Vessels
• Types of Cargo
• Consolidation
• Containerized Cargo (FCL, LCL)
• Airfreight and Road Freight

3) Calculation of Freight Charges

4) Cost and Risk factors to consider before planning Imports Transactions

5) Objectives of Import Costing

• Prepare a Basic Import Costing sheet
• The role of Incoterms in your Costing sheet

6) The Commercial Invoice

• Main features
• Breakdown of charges
• Various Costs and procedures for cost accumulation and cost calculation

7) Essential Information required in preparing a quotation

8) Correct Classifications

• The Harmonized System and SA Customs Tariff (SCH1 Part 1)
• Types of Duties

9) Customs Valuation

• Valuation Methods

About your facilitator

Frans Nortje has been in the Export & Import business for just over 35 years working for CSIR (Council for Scientific and Industrial Research) he has vast knowledge and experience in the industry. He is a Coach, Facilitator and Professional speaker.