Tariff Codes Made Clear with Bethan Customs Training
Commodity codes sit at the heart of every import and export, yet many businesses rely on codes provided by suppliers or freight agents without fully understanding them. Incorrect commodity codes can lead to delays, unexpected duty bills and HMRC compliance risks which is why it is so important to get them right. After all, you are responsible for their accuracy.
Do you know how your goods arrive in the UK and make their way to your customer? Do you know which 10 digit import code or 8 digit export code is being used, and how to sense check it on the UK Trade Tariff?
At Bethan Customs Consultancy, we often see businesses rely on supplier or agent provided commodity codes, but few people feel confident navigating the tariff themselves. Yet the UK Trade Tariff holds vital information in one place, including licensing requirements, import and export conditions, restrictions, duty rates and VAT information.
The information is there, if you know where to look and how to use it.
Knowing the commodity code in advance of purchasing goods also allows businesses to establish duty and VAT implications before committing to the purchase, helping to reduce unexpected costs, delays, and compliance issues at import.
Classification made clear.
The challenge is rarely access to the information. The challenge is understanding how to interpret and apply it correctly.
That’s where the Bethan training course,“Tariff Codes Made Clear: From Confusion to Confidence” course comes in.
Delivered in-person at Bethan HQ on Thursday 25th June (and various dates throughout the year), this session is designed to help you feel more confident and capable when using the UK Trade Tariff.
Who is this training for?
This course is ideal for importers, exporters, purchasing teams, logistics professionals and anyone involved in the international movements of goods.
What you’ll learn
On this Bethan Customs Training Course you will:
- learn how to navigate the tariff to validate both import and export commodity codes
- understand how commodity codes are structured and what each element means
- feel more confident when searching and sense checking commodity codes
- learn how to review supplier provided codes
- identify common red flags
- learn how to verify tariff information before issuing clearance instructions to your freight agent.
A key focus of the session is practical learning. There is plenty of time during the session to work through real examples and practise using the UK Trade Tariff Government Tariff in a trainer-led environment.
This is not about memorising rules; it is about understanding what to look for and knowing how to find the right information when you need it.
Ready to feel more confident using the UK Trade Tariff?
Join us at Bethan HQ for practical, hands-on training designed to help you better understand commodity codes, reduce compliance risks, and make more informed customs decisions.
Find upcoming course dates and book your place online.
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