The Arab Union of Customs Executives successfully concluded the training course titled “Customs Procedures for Import and Export and How to Deal with Regulatory Authorities”, held from February 9 to 11, 2025, at the Union’s headquarters, with participation also available via Zoom.
Topics covered during the course:
The training covered several important subjects related to customs procedures and dealing with regulatory authorities, including:
Customs Procedures for Import and Export:
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Basic customs concepts and definitions
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Customs clearance procedures under the Single Window system
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Customs Law No. 207 of 2020 and its Executive Regulation No. 430 of 2021
Advanced Cargo Information (ACI) System:
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General overview of the system and its stakeholders
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Customs procedures related to cargo release under the ACI system
Special Customs Regimes:
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Transit, customs warehouses, temporary storage, free zones, free markets, temporary admission, and temporary release
Customs Tariff and Harmonized System (HS CODE):
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Types of customs tariffs and calculation of fees
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The role of the Harmonized System in classifying customs goods
Dealing with Regulatory Authorities:
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The role of regulatory authorities in import and export operations
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How to comply with their requirements to avoid delays and fines
The course concluded with the distribution of accredited certificates to participants. Mr. Samir Abu Al-Nasr, Secretary-General of the Arab Union of Customs Brokers, presented the certificates and emphasized the importance of such programs in raising customs awareness and enhancing the skills of professionals working in customs clearance and foreign trade sectors.
