Customs Broker
From Basics to Advanced
Customs Broker free download
From Basics to Advanced
This comprehensive course offers an end-to-end exploration of modern global trade, customs clearance, and supply-chain management, equipping participants with the expertise to navigate complex cross-border operations. Beginning with the fundamentals of foreign trade and international regulatory frameworks, the curriculum delves into key concepts such as import/export processes, Incoterms, and the roles of bodies like the WTO and UNCTAD. Students then master tariff classification under the Harmonized System (HS) and NCM, learning to interpret general rules, consult the Common External Tariff, and apply packaging and brand considerations to avoid costly misclassifications.
The program advances through specialized customs regimes—temporary admission, drawback, customs transit, and special warehouses—highlighting strategic planning for optimal regime use. Practical modules cover SISCOMEX procedures, physical-verification protocols, and the use of accredited laboratories for environmental and health licenses (Inmetro, MAPA). Participants gain hands-on experience with classification case studies, customs valuation under the WTO Agreement, and legal procedures, including penalties, deadlines, and appeal processes.
Logistics and operations segments examine multimodal transport, cargo consolidation, and distribution-center design, reinforced by technology applications such as WMS, RFID, X-ray and gamma-ray scanning, and automated cross-docking. Quality control sessions introduce sampling plans, non-conformity management, and CAPA, integrating inspection reporting with ERP systems to drive continuous improvement.
Risk-management and compliance are woven throughout, covering insurance (all-risks, named perils, D&O), guarantees, currency hedging, export-credit insurance, and anti-terrorism banking compliance. Financial modules explore trade-finance instruments—letters of credit (UCP 600), collections (URC 522), pre- and post-shipment financing, and ECA support—while strategic sections address negotiation techniques, stakeholder management, and sustainability certifications.
By the end of this intensive course, participants will possess a holistic skill set to optimize trade-compliance, drive operational efficiency, and lead robust, resilient supply chains across international markets.
