SC101 Customs Procedures

Course objectives

By the end of the module, participants will be able to:

  • Outline Customs and Manifest reconciliation procedures
  • Differentiate the types of TradeNet Declarations and Dutiable Goods
  • Give examples of incoterms based on given context
  • Determine the method of valuation for importation of goods

Course description

This module seeks to give all declarants a better understanding on customs procedures pertaining to importation and exportation of goods as well as the requirements for preparing TradeNet declarations.

Key Topics
1. Introduction to Customs Procedures

  • Registration procedures
  • Overview of Customs import, export and transhipment procedures
  • Overview of TradeXchange®
  • Overview of TradeNet®

2. TradeNet Declarations
  • Different types of declarations
  • Relevant permit conditions
  • Common declaration errors
  • Amendments and cancellations of declarations

3. Specialised Procedures
  • Manifest reconciliation procedures
  • Temporary procedures importation / exportation procedures and ATA Carnets

4. Valuation
  • Introduction to WTO Valuation Agreement
  • Methods of valuation
  • Incoterms
  • Common valuation issues

5. Importation of Dutiable Goods
  • Importation of liquor products
  • Importation of tobacco products
  • Importation of motor vehicles

This course is provided by the School of Engineering.

Target audiences

Companies/Freight Forwarders/Licensees who act as Declaring Agents
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Last updated on 21 May 2025

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