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International trade training
The need to acquire and update international trade skills to compete in this rapidly evolving globalised world is both essential and urgent!
Need a refresher on international trade? Or do you have new team members who require an introduction to the area? Our export and import training courses provide you with everything you need to know.
With over 15 different international trade courses – many of which are British Chambers of Commerce accredited and result in recognised qualifications – the Chamber’s international trade training programme is ever-evolving so to meet the needs and demands of current and would-be exporters.
Delivered by expert and experienced trainers from Devon-based International Trade Matters, they cover the key skills that are essential to businesses that trade overseas, including quoting and selling internationally, understanding and completing export documentation, managing and operating letters of credit, why and how to use Incoterms® Rules 2020 and legislation of HM Revenue and Customs.
Rules of Origin
Many businesses and Chamber members will need to understand the rules around origin, often for the first time. These rules are complex, and this page is intended to help you orient yourself and decide where additional research may be necessary.
How can origin can be defined?
It’s the “national source” or “economic nationality” of a product
Origin and UK-EU trade
The UK-EU Trade and Cooperation agreement (TCA) means that no tariffs or quotas apply to trade between the two parties – as long as goods “originate” in the other party. Therefore, “origin” will be a key consideration for any businesses moving manufactured goods between the UK and the EU. If the origin of the goods cannot be evidenced satisfactorily, tariffs may apply.
Customs Declaration Service
ChamberCustoms delivers a customs declaration service for UK importers and exporters, of all sizes, in every region of the United Kingdom.
With our extensive knowledge, reputation and first-class service in facilitating international trade, we can take the hassle out of your hands when it comes to exporting and importing goods.
The service is offered direct to businesses and through UK freight forwarders, ensuring that customs clearance is accurate, timely and avoids additional costs through delays or errors.
With direct links to the HMRC Customs handling system and all inventory linked ports, we can ensure that your goods, no matter where they enter or leave the UK, will be cleared for onward transportation smoothly.
UK Certificate of Origin
Whether you are already an experienced exporter or new to growing your business to international markets, Cornwall Chamber of Commerce can offer help and advice to increase your export sales.
Cornwall Chamber of Commerce is an Issuing Body, appointed by HM Government.
The Chamber is authorised to certify export documentation, including the new paper UK Certificate of Origin, Arab-British Certificate of Origin, the UK EUR1 Customs Movement Certificates and ATA Carnets.
Our team have many years of experience in international trade and certification procedures and are fully trained and accredited by the British Chamber of Commerce.
The best and most cost-effective way to apply for the new UK Certificate of Origin or any of our services is through our secure online portal ecert.
The British Chamber of Commerce (BCC), as the authorising body in the UK for Certificates of Origin, has decided that plain paper United Kingdom Certificates of Origin will be issued from the 1st of April 2023. Over 40% of Certificates of Origin issued worldwide are now printed on plain paper.
