Learn the basics of global customs and trade compliance and how it will affect your business. Join this Smart Exporter forum in Aberdeen to hear from our experts on how to navigate through this and mitigate risk.
We're hosting a Global Customs and Trade Compliance forum in Aberdeen on Tuesday 7th February, funded through Smart Exporter.
Come and hear from our expert speakers at this forum to learn about customs and trade compliance, understand the requirements, how to comply, how to mitigate risk and identify saving opportunities.
How to attend
Book your place for this free Smart Exporter forum
Who should attend?
Scottish companies who are trading internationally – from new to experienced exporters.
What are the benefits of attending?
Benefits to you attending this forum include understanding:
- Customs compliance and how to comply; identify risks of non-compliance as well as duty saving opportunities
- Export control requirement, dual-use goods, embargoes countries and license requirements
- The UK Bribery Act, the impact on international transactions and where businesses need to change their business practices
- Government supported credit insurance, political risk insurance and financing products
Agenda
8:00 – 8:30 am Registration and buffet breakfast
8:30 – 8:40 am Welcome and introduction
8:40 – 9:30 am Fundamentals of Global Customs and Trade Compliance (Classification, Valuation, Origin and Procedures) – Catherine Truel, Scottish Development International; Antonia Rudge, Export Control Organisation
9:30 – 10:00 am The UK Bribery Act – What are the Implications for Companies Trading Internationally? 10:00 – 10:30 am Export Credit Guarantee Scheme
10:30 – 10.45 am Q&A
10:45 – 11:30 am Networking and One-to-One clinics (optional): Customs and Trade Compliance; UK Bribery Act; Export Credit Guarantee Scheme
Smart Exporter trade skills programme is delivered by Scottish Development International (SDI) supported by the European Social Fund.
Registration