Customs Disputes ,Refunds and Drawbacks Online Short course

COURSE OBJECTIVE

This course is aimed at Management level and should be attempted after completing the Tariff classification 1 Online short course, This course will teach you how to formulate, submit and negotiate tariff classification problems for the necessary statutory body for, and against the imposition removal of tariff protection measures and other faculties for relief from, or refunds of, duties and other statutory charges.

The qualifying learner is capable of:

• Reporting on incorrect payments of customs duties.
• Resolving customs tariff classification disputes.
• Appealing against a customs tariff determination.
• Resolving customs disputes.
• Applying for and obtaining refunds and drawbacks of customs duty.
  

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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

• Report on incorrect payments of customs duties.
• Shipping documents and product literature are analysed to identify over and/or under payments of customs duties.
• A report is compiled summarising variances.
• An action plan is submitted to bring correct duties to account and to amend Customs tariff classifications.
• Resolve customs tariff classification disputes.
• Product samples and/or descriptive literature are obtained for purpose of locating the product in the Customs tariff.
• Descriptive literature may include but is not limited to chemical analysis, end use and application, composition, material safety data sheet, advertising material, technical specifications, bills of material.
• The rules of classification and harmonised system notes are applied in motivating a particular tariff heading.
• Previous tariff determinations are researched in order to establish precedents.
• Previous tariff determinations may include but is not limited to local tariff determinations, the determinations of other countries, the determinations of the World Customs Organisation.
• The recommended customs tariff is presented and motivated for determination by customs.
• The consequences of failing to properly compile and motivate customs tariff determination recommendations are explained in terms of the effects on importer/exporter/agent.
• Appeal against a customs tariff determination.
• Original determination is studied in order to establish a way forward.
• Further evidence is obtained in support of previous submission.
• Further evidence may include but is not limited to chemical analysis, end use and application, composition, material safety data sheet, advertising material, technical specifications, bills of material, previous tariff determinations.
• Relevant information and evidence is presented to authorised parties for consideration.
• Recommendations are made to the effected parties as to extent of legal assistance and professional advice.
• The appeal process is followed in terms of the agreed way forward.
• The appeal process may include but is not limited to local Customs appeal, litigation, World Customs Organisation.
• The financial consequences of successful and unsuccessful tariff determination appeals are explained for the affected parties.
• Resolve customs disputes.
• Customs disputes may include but are not limited to Customs audit queries, schedules, detentions, stops and seizures.
• The nature of the dispute is analysed to determine Customs requirements.
• Evidence is assembled to satisfy Customs requirements.
• Evidence may include but is not limited to Customs declarations, supplier commercial invoices, packing lists and transport documentation, product descriptive literature, certificates of origin, clearing instructions, sales and/or purchase agreements, Customs determinations (valuation or tariff).
• Rebuttal of the provisions of the Customs dispute is motivated and presented in order to have the matter resolved.
• The appeal process is initiated in liaison with affected parties.
• The consequences of not resolving Customs disputes are explained in terms of their effects on the organisation.
• Goods are released or penalties waived in terms of the way in which the matter has been resolved.
• Apply for and obtain refunds and drawbacks of customs duty.
• Importers are advised of the available facilities for tariff protection and/or relief.
• Import and export operations and transactions are identified which qualify for refunds or drawbacks.
• Importers and exporters are registered for drawbacks with relevant parties.
• Applications for refunds or drawbacks are prepared and submitted in terms of Customs regulations.
• The refund process is administered for the purposes of monitoring and reporting of progress.
• Penalties for false or incorrect applications for refunds and drawbacks are explained in terms of the relevant provisions of the Customs Act.
  

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Why apply for SARS Customs Accreditation? The benefits are Exemptions from Customs supervision and examinations, Expedited refunds and drawbacks, Access to trade statistics, Reduced Compliance audits, Reduced inspections and Mutual Recognition by other customs authorities.

Learn how to apply for Customs Accreditation and how to Analyse the audit report and address any problem areas, monitor the accreditation criteria and ensure the clearing clients meet these at all times.

What you will learn:

Processing customs accreditation application.

Rectifying accreditation audit shortfalls.

Implementing continuous improvement.

Process customs accreditation application.

Course Content

Customs accreditation criteria are analysed for the purpose of ensuring compliance.

Quality management systems are written or modified to comply with accreditation criteria.

Self evaluation audit is carried out in terms of accreditation criteria.

Application process is executed in terms of Customs requirements.

Accreditation audit is arranged by allocating organisation resources and responsibilities.

Rectify accreditation audit shortfalls.

Audit report is analysed to determine a way forward.

Problem areas are identified and addressed in order to meet accreditation requirements.

Follow-up audit is arranged within agreed time frames.

Implement continuous improvement.

Accreditation criteria are monitored in order to maintain accreditation status.

Recommendations are made in order to improve internal management of Customs related activities.

Accreditation process is monitored in order to motivate submissions to Customs for improvement to the process.

Duration

You may begin at anytime and the training should take approximately 2 weeks to complete on a part time basis.(6-8 Hours of Study)

Course Delivery

The course is delivered through the School of Shipping Learning website and allows you to study at your own pace. Our courses can be started on Demand.

A Subject Matter Expert with over 40 years Managerial and operational experience in Freight Forwarding, International Trade and customs compliance  will provide you with academic support through the learning website and a Course Coordinator will also be available on email and telephone to provide you with administrative support.

Assessment and Award of the Certificate

You are not required to write any exams, assessments are completed online. You will need to achieve a mark of at least 60% for each assessment to receive the certification. Should you not gain competency on your first attempt one more resubmission will be allowed at no additional cost.

Entry Requirements

The only entry requirement for this course is a desire to learn and advance your career.

In order to do this course, you will need:

• An email account
• Access to a computer and the internet
• Be able to open and read PDF documents
• Read and write in the English language

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TAKE QUIZ

This Bills of Entry and Carrier Release Documentation – SAD 500- Online Short Course will provide the learner with an overview of Customs Procedures and an in-depth understanding and correct completion of bills of entry (SAD 500) and the carrier release process.

This Course requires that you have Knowledge or exposure to The Bill of Lading and or Airway Bill, Incoterms Rules, Trade Agreements and  The Commercial Invoice as these documents are the central point for Customs Bills of Entry , If you do not have this knowledge in Place you should consider taking our Essential Import Export Procedures course  first

What will you Learn ?

• How to Implement the provision of Prohibited and Restricted Goods Index, the Import and Export Control Act and the Customs and Excise Act.
• The Concepts, principles, rules and legal requirements are explained relating to prohibition and restriction and control of imported goods as contained in legislation.
• How to identify goods which are subject to imports prohibition, restrictions or control in terms of the Customs Act, Import Control Act and the Prohibited and Restricted Goods Index.
• Learn about the Principles, processes and procedures for import and  preparing and checking of the Customs declaration and giving  information to clients.
• How The statutory requirements are applied to the preparation of  the Customs declaration.
• How to Transpose clearing information on to the Customs declaration.
• How the Principles, rules and legal requirements of the Customs Act are applied as they relate to the framing and submission of Customs declarations.
• How Carrier documentation is analysed for the purpose of transposing onto Customs declarations.
• How Carrier documentation may include but is not limited to Bills of lading, airway bills, way bills and consignment notes.
• How Customs tariff headings and calculated customs values, duties and taxes are transposed onto the applicable fields on the Customs declaration.
• How Airline, commercial, banking, inspection body and insurance documentation are completed and submitted in terms of industry guidelines and shipment requirements.
• How to Complete the Customs declaration.
• How the Relevant clearance information is inserted into the Customs declaration for the purpose of effecting clearance.
• How Completed Customs declarations are verified and ratified before submission for authorisation.
• How The Customs declaration is submitted for authorisation according to organisational procedures.
• The Principles, rules and legal requirements are explained in the context of relating to the liabilities for authorising and subscribing to the Customs declarations.
• Ratified Customs declarations Explained
• Processes and procedures are explained for the submission of documents for the forwarding and clearing of imported, exported and stopped/detained goods through the airline, banking, insurance industry and South African Revenue Services (SARS).
• Methods for transmitting completed documents to Customs are explained in terms of transaction type.
  Methods may include but are not limited to manual, semi-electronic and fully electronic.
• Techniques for filing/saving sources documents are explained in terms of Customs requirements.
  Source documents may include but are not limited to suppliers’ commercial invoices, packaging lists, carriers master and house documentation and other statutory documents authorising exportation.
• Prepare and submit port/airport and carrier documentation.
• Carrier documentation is identified according to shipment type for the purpose of effecting release and delivery of imported and exported cargo.
• Carrier documentation may include but is not limited to Bills of Lading; Airway Bills; Consignment Notes; Landing, Delivery and Forwarding Orders; Shipping Orders; Container Terminal Orders; Cargo Dues Receipts and Delivery Release Orders.
• Carrier release charges are calculated in accordance with applicable tariffs.
• Carrier release charges may include but are not limited to freight and inland charges, cargo dues, shipping line storage and release fees, air consolidator and/or groupage agent storage and release fees.
• Completed Customs and carrier releases are used to arrange final upliftment and delivery of goods.
• The risks and consequences for not completing and not submitting carrier documentation timeously are explained with examples of their impact.
  

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Duration

You may begin at anytime and the training should take approximately 2 weeks to complete on a part time basis.(6-8 Hours of Study)

Course Delivery

The course is delivered through the School of Shipping Learning website and allows you to study at your own pace. Our courses can be started on Demand.

A Subject Matter Expert with over 40 years Managerial and operational experience in Freight Forwarding, International Trade and customs compliance  will provide you with academic support through the learning website and a Course Coordinator will also be available on email and telephone to provide you with administrative support.

Assessment and Award of the Certificate

You are not required to write any exams, assessments are completed online. You will need to achieve a mark of at least 60% for each assessment to receive the certification. Should you not gain competency on your first attempt one more resubmission will be allowed at no additional cost.

Entry Requirements

The only entry requirement for this course is a desire to learn and advance your career.

In order to do this course, you will need:

• An email account
• Access to a computer and the internet
• Be able to open and read PDF documents
• Read and write in the English language

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Learn how to use information contained in source documents to calculate an accurate value for customs purposes, as defined in the customs Act and calculate the duties payable and VAT. in terms of the formulae and principles contained in the harmonised tariff book.

What will you Learn ?

• Identify the point of valuation, currency and correct rates of exchange.
• The principles of factorisation are explained with examples.
• The formulae for added tax value and ad Valorem to establish relative value
• Calculate the value for customs purposes as defined in the customs act.
• Calculate and convert multi lined values to South African Rand.
• Calculate added tax value and value for ad valorem purposes (schedule 1 part 2b of the Customs Act).
• Identify and explain the different types of duties payable on commodities from the harmonised classification in the South African tariff.
• Calculating the duty payable in terms of the first schedule of the harmonised tariff.
• Calculating the duty in terms of schedule two.
• Calculating the rebates in schedule three and four.
  

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Duration

You may begin at anytime and the training should take approximately 2 weeks to complete on a part time basis.(6-8 Hours of Study)

Course Delivery

The course is delivered through the School of Shipping Learning website and allows you to study at your own pace. Our courses can be started on Demand.

A Subject Matter Expert with over 40 years Managerial and operational experience in Freight Forwarding, International Trade and customs compliance  will provide you with academic support through the learning website and a Course Coordinator will also be available on email and telephone to provide you with administrative support.

Assessment and Award of the Certificate

You are not required to write any exams, assessments are completed online. You will need to achieve a mark of at least 60% for each assessment to receive the certification. Should you not gain competency on your first attempt one more resubmission will be allowed at no additional cost.

Entry Requirements

The only entry requirement for this course is a desire to learn and advance your career.

In order to do this course, you will need:

• An email account
• Access to a computer and the internet
• Be able to open and read PDF documents
• Read and write in the English language

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TAKE QUIZ

This Tariff Classification 1 – Online Short Course is aimed at Beginners that need to learn how to classify commodities from scratch. You will Learn how to classify goods and commodities According to the Harmonised System using the general rules of interpretation and explanatory notes

You will also Learn about the structure of the Harmonised System and logical progression in order to determine the correct tariff heading.

Don’t forget that you as the importer/exporter are responsible for the tariff heading, Avoid costly tariff determinations by the South African Revenue Service and suspension, check out this article on MAERSK website.

What will you Learn in this Tariff Classification 1 – Online Short Course ?

• The background to the Harmonised system
• The WCO
• ITAC
• How to classify Commodities within the harmonised system
• General Rules for the Interpretation (GRI) of the Harmonized System
• Section Notes explained
• Chapter Notes explained
• Subheading Notes
• The six digit heading concept explained
• The eight Digit heading concept explained
• The South African tariff
• Find Rates of Duty for Trade agreements
• Find Quotas for trade agreements
• Assembled Unassembled parts Classification rules
  

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Duration

You may begin at anytime and the training should take approximately 2 weeks to complete on a part time basis.(6-8 Hours of Study)

Course Delivery

The course is delivered through the School of Shipping Learning website and allows you to study at your own pace. Our courses can be started on Demand.

A Subject Matter Expert with over 40 years Managerial and operational experience in Freight Forwarding, International Trade and customs compliance  will provide you with academic support through the learning website and a Course Coordinator will also be available on email and telephone to provide you with administrative support.

Assessment and Award of the Certificate

You are not required to write any exams, assessments are completed online. You will need to achieve a mark of at least 60% for each assessment to receive the certification. Should you not gain competency on your first attempt one more resubmission will be allowed at no additional cost.

Entry Requirements

The only entry requirement for this course is a desire to learn and advance your career.

In order to do this course, you will need:

• An email account
• Access to a computer and the internet
• Be able to open and read PDF documents
• Read and write in the English language

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This online short course explains how customs declarations, duties, VAT and compliance work in real clearing environments.

Online | Self-paced | 12 Weeks | Certificate of Completion

WHO THIS COURSE IS FOR

This course is designed for:

• Individuals working with customs declarations or clearing documentation

• Freight forwarding and logistics professionals

• Import/export administrators dealing with SARS customs requirements

• Business owners managing their own customs clearance or liaising with an agent

• Individuals entering the customs or trade compliance environment

(Prior exposure to import/export or logistics is recommended but not required.)

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

By completing this course, you will understand:

• How the South African customs clearing process works from submission to release

• How customs legislation affects day-to-day clearing operations

• How goods are classified, valued, and assessed for duties and VAT

• How customs declarations are prepared and reviewed

• Where compliance risks and costly errors commonly occur

COURSE MODULES

Module 1: Customs & Excise Framework
Understand how SARS Customs operates and the legal responsibilities involved in customs clearance.

Module 2: Tariff Classification (Harmonised System)
Learn how goods are classified and why correct classification matters.

Module 3: Customs Valuation
Understand how customs values are determined and applied.

Module 4: Duties, VAT & Rebates
Learn how duties and VAT are calculated and how costs are affected.

Module 5: Customs Declarations & Carrier Release
Understand how customs declarations are prepared and accepted, including the SAD 500 in detail.

HOW THE COURSE WORKS

• 100% online and self-paced

• Access via the School of Shipping learning platform

• Study at your own pace within the course period

• Academic support online from a subject matter expert

• Administrative support via email and telephone

CERTIFICATION

Upon successful completion:

• All assessments are completed online

• No formal examinations

• Minimum competency requirement applies

• A Digital Certificate of Completion is issued

Try our quick quiz to check your  Customs Knowledge

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What you will Learn:

Accredit customs clearing clients

• Processing customs accreditation application.
• Rectifying accreditation audit shortfalls.
• Implementing continuous improvement.
  

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Certify certificates of origin and other commercial documents                                                                                                                 

• The reasons for the certification of Certificates of Origin and other commercial documents.
• Scrutinising source documentation.
• Certificates of origin and other commercial documents in conformity with the regulations, processes and procedures of the Issuing Body.
• Creating and maintaining records in conformity with the minimum requirements of the Issuing Body.
• Dealing with queries relating to the certification of Certificates of Origin and other commercial documents.
  

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 Analyse and solve complex customs tariff classification problems                                                                                     

• Reporting on incorrect payments of customs duties.
• Resolving customs tariff classification disputes.
• Appealing against a customs tariff determination.
• Resolving customs disputes.
• Applying for and obtaining refunds and drawbacks of customs duty.
  

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Duration

You may begin at anytime and the training should take approximately 8 weeks to complete on a part time basis.(6-8 Hours per module)

Course Delivery

The course is delivered through the School of Shipping Learning website and allows you to study at your own pace. Our courses can be started on Demand.

A Subject Matter Expert with over 40 years Managerial and operational experience in Freight Forwarding, International Trade and customs compliance  will provide you with academic support through the learning website and a Course Coordinator will also be available on email and telephone to provide you with administrative support.

Assessment and Award of the Certificate

You are not required to write any exams, assessments are completed online. You will need to achieve a mark of at least 60% for each assessment to receive the certification. Should you not gain competency on your first attempt one more resubmission will be allowed at no additional cost.

Entry Requirements

The only entry requirement for this course is a desire to learn and advance your career.

In order to do this course, you will need:

• An email account
• Access to a computer and the internet
• Be able to open and read PDF documents
• Read and write in the English language

Assessment and Award of the Certificate

You are not required to write any exams, assessments are completed online. You will need to achieve a mark of at least 60% for each assessment to receive the certification. Should you not gain competency on your first attempt one more resubmission will be allowed at no additional cost.

Entry Requirements

The only entry requirement for this course is a the Customs clearing online short course and a desire to learn and advance your career.

In order to do this course, you will need:

• An email account
• Access to a computer and the internet
• Be able to open and read PDF documents
• Read and write in the English language

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