BIFA Training Customs Declaration Service (CDS) eLearning Course
CHIEF is due to be replaced by the new Customs Declaration Service (CDS) and our online course covers the main differences between the two systems.
COURSE OUTLINE Developed jointly with Agency Sector Management this eLearning course will enable you to submit customs declarations for exports and imports via the new CDS system. There are eight modules including simulation exercises so you can put into practice what you have learned. You will need a 100 per cent pass rate for the final assessment module which demonstrates a successful customs declaration transmission.
MODULE 1 I ntroduction to CDS
MODULE 5 Methods of payment and authorisations
• Methods of payment • Guarantees and authorisations
• Introduction as to why a new system is needed • Functions, features and benefits of CDS • C88/E2 replacement
MODULE 6 Documents, certifications and authorisations indicators
MODULE 2 Data Elements (DE)
• Replacement of LIC99 override statement
• Details of the eight data groups • What are data elements? • Correlation table (DE to SAD/C88 boxes)
• Identify what information is needed to replace blanket document waivers and how to find it • Union, national document codes and status codes • Complete two example scenarios
WHO IS IT FOR? The course is primarily aimed at anyone who has used the CHIEF system before or understands customs procedures.
MODULE 3 UK Trade Tariff and customs procedure codes
MODULE 7 Check your knowledge quiz
• Overview of the UK Trade Tariff • Appendices • Declaration categories • Commodity codes, structure, and additional codes • Tariff classifications videos • Customs procedure and key changes
Answer 15 multiple-choice questions based on topics covered in modules two to six. To pass this module and move onto the simulation assessment, you will need to achieve a 80% pass rate or more.
STRUCTURE
Throughout the course there are exercises to complete and a ‘knowledge check’ at the end of each module. There is also a ‘resource area’ which contains explainer videos, downloads, a glossary and useful links.
MODULE 8 Import and Export Assessment
MODULE 4 Commercial relationships, arrangements and valuation
You will be required to complete either an import or an export declaration simulation assessment, or you can choose to do both. To pass the assessment, you need to input all the information correctly. If you do not score 100%, you will be able to try again.
• Buyer and seller relationship and differences in CDS • Delivery terms • Valuation – additions and deductions • Representation
Available September 2021
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