HMRC customs training

HMRC has asked that we share the following to raise awareness of upcoming customs webinars and CDS training:

HMRC Webinars – How to make a delayed import supplementary declaration using CHIEF

HMRC has recorded a webinar on making supplementary declarations that has been uploaded to YouTube at the following link: How to make a delayed import supplementary declaration using CHIEF - YouTube

HMRC – Taxpayer Training for the new Customs Declaration Service (CDS) system for importers/exporters

As you will no doubt be aware HMRC’s new Customs Declaration Service (CDS) is live and we require businesses to migrate away from CHIEF and to the new service as soon as possible. However, HMRC fully recognises that the move to the new service brings with new and a different set of declaration completion rules as dictated by the Union Customs Code (UCC) which came into effect in 2016. HMRC are also aware that businesses are finding this challenging.

The Training Offer - With that in mind we have developed a comprehensive online training-package which we would like to offer you to help with your readiness to migrate. It consists of a number of modules designed to explain how the new Customs Tariff should be used to ensure you have access to the information you need to correctly complete your declaration.

Course detail - The modules (listed in the attached document) will provide practical steps to allow you to determine the correct customs procedure codes to be used as well as the specific data elements, additional information codes and document codes required in specific scenarios. The course will also provide step by step declaration completion examples based on the guidance and is supported by manual workbooks and content to support the learning. All sessions will also be recorded for future reference.

Course length and attendee requirements - The duration of the full course will be five full days, spread over the course of five weeks; attendees must commit to attending all five training sessions. The training is in a ‘train-the-trainer’ format, which will allow you to send your own trainers, compliance officers, or managers and subsequently cascade the learning within your business. As such, attendees require a base level of customs knowledge.

Course dates - Sessions run online from 9-5, will begin on 12^th October, and will take place every Tuesday for a further four weeks. We reserve the right to limit or refuse places.

How to apply - We ask that you or your members express interest by forwarding the below information to [email protected]  by 17^th September so that we can review uptake and reply to those that have registered interest with further details and joining instructions.