TARIFF AND TRADE AFFAIRS
Rules of Origin
(1day)
The course is focused on recent trends in Rules of Origin and preferential trade arrangements. It will introduce the general aspects of Rules of Origin, including their economic implications and key concepts (e.g. origin criteria, cumulation, territorial requirements, certification, and verification). The exercises on Rules of Origin will give you an opportunity to practice your skills.
Facilitators:
Mette Azzam, Senior Technical Officer, Origin Sub-Directorate, Tariff and Trade Affairs Directorate WCO
Toshihiko Yamate, Technical Attaché, Origin Sub-Directorate, Tariff and Trade Affairs Directorate WCO
External Experts:
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Customs Valuation
(1 day)
This course will take you through key aspects of the WTO Valuation Agreement and its central issues for Customs and business in global trade. It will start with a refresher on high level principles of Customs valuation, and look at the tools developed under the Revenue Package. Trends and ongoing issues being discussed at international level and the main challenges for Customs and business in applying the Agreement will be covered. The course will also include valuation issues relevant to multinationals, such as the relationship between Customs valuation and transfer pricing and royalties and licence fees.
Facilitators:
Ian CREMER, Senior Technical Officer, Valuation Sub-Directorate, WCO Tariff and Trade Affairs Directorate,
Luximan BABAJEE, Technical Officer, Valuation Sub-Directorate, WCO Tariff and Trade Affairs Directorate,
Benson Lim, Technical Attaché WCO Tariff and Trade Affairs Directorate
External Experts:
WTO Representative
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HARMONIZED SYSTEM
(3 days)
Correct and uniform application of the Harmonized System (or HS) in an efficient manner facilitates international trade and investment and promotes compliance with fiscal and trade rules or laws. This 3-day course will provide you with a good understanding of HS foundations, with particular focus on the use of the General Interpretative Rules 1, 3 and 6. The most complex and problematic questions regarding the classification rules for composite goods, sets and “parts”, as well as classification of articles in the high technology area will also be key topics. You will learn how the HS is amended and get a broad overview over the latest set of HS amendments that entered into force on 1 January 2017. We will also look beyond 2017 and hear the private sector’s views on the Harmonized System. Finally the role of the Customs laboratory in the classification process will be explained.
Facilitators:
Izaak WIND, Expert, accredited by the World Customs Organization as a trainer for Harmonized System (HS) matters as of 1 January 2008.
Dr. Alvaro FERNÁNDEZ-ACEBES, Senior Technical Officer, Nomenclature and Classification Sub-Directorate, WCO Tariff and Trade Affairs Directorate,
Tom BERIS, Senior Technical Officer, Nomenclature and Classification Sub-Directorate, WCO Tariff and Trade Affairs Directorate,
Private Sector: Ms. Carol WEST, Secretary, International Federation of Customs Brokers Associations (IFCBA)
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