Customs Training

Bespoke training to suit your business needs

Customs systems evolve and change, and businesses must understand the details of submitting declarations

No judgement here, but we see so often businesses with ‘blind spots’. Their in-house method of training customs clearances without expert knowledge of penalties or changes in legislation leaves them open to making costly mistakes over many years, potentially risking thousands of pounds in fines or overpayments. We’re able to carry out in-person or online training.

how vartan can help you

free custom audits

identifying your training needs

Our team is so passionate about customs compliance and helping businesses avoid the risk of hefty fines as well as discovering duty reclaim opportunities, that we’ve been offering FREE Customs Audits. We’ve had some real successes; overpayments getting repaid and potential fines avoided for incomplete and incorrect entries.
Here’s how it works. Our expert customs consultants will audit a sample of your customs entries and provide you with a traffic-light report to show their findings. You’ll get to see what you’re doing right, what’s questionable and what, quite frankly, is incorrect.
We can tailor training to suit YOUR needs determined by the outcome of the audit.

bespoke training tailored for you

We provide bespoke customs training tailored to the specific needs of businesses navigating complex trade regulations. Whether delivered on-site or remotely, our expert-led sessions are designed to be practical, interactive, and aligned with the latest regulatory requirements. We also offer specialist training on Safety & Security for AEO holders as part of our AEO S applications and maintenance, equipping businesses with the knowledge and skills to maintain their accreditation and enhance supply chain security.
You’ll also find a selection of Customs training packages through our online training platform.
If you need help, would like to take advantage of our free audit or just need a discussion to understand your options and how our training could help your business, then please get in touch.

why is it important to have customs training?

Customs systems are constantly evolving, with new regulations, procedural updates, and technological advancements shaping the way businesses handle trade compliance. Without proper training, companies risk making costly errors in their declarations, leading to delays, penalties, or even compliance breaches. Staff turnover can further compound these risks, as experienced employees leave and critical knowledge is lost. In many cases, in-house training delivered by staff without expert-level customs knowledge can result in incorrect practices being passed down, embedding mistakes into daily operations. Regular, professional customs training ensures that businesses stay up to date with regulatory changes, maintain compliance, and safeguard their supply chain efficiency. Investing in expert-led training not only reduces risk but also enhances operational confidence, ensuring that customs processes are handled accurately and efficiently.

What does customs training cover?

Customs role in international trade
Customs terminology and definitions
Invoices and documentation
Researching Customs procedures and correspondence
UK Trade Tariff including specific import and export controls
Classification of goods
Incoterms and Customs valuation
Customs warehousing
ETSF usage
Import and export Customs procedure codes
Import licensing and tariff quotas
Preferential rates of duty
Rules of Origin
Auditing of Customs Entries
Post Clearance Amendments

our training courses

these training courses provide a detailed look at the current systems and entry of the information required

Our consultants are able to provide a basic introduction to Customs procedures – ideal for a company who are currently only dealing with the EU and could be faced with having to do Customs entries for the first time in the post-Brexit environment. Perhaps you have new members of staff but no resources or expertise to fully train them.

More advanced training may be required if you want to up-skill staff currently involved in third-country imports, by introducing alternative Customs procedures that could help to reduce your tax and duty burden.