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Level 3 Diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain and Operations Management

Customs, Security and Regulatory Compliance

LSC306 · International Trade and Freight Management — Week 6 of 16

CourseLSC306
Week6 of 16
SemesterII
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This week’s topics

Customs, Security and Regulatory Compliance

  1. Harmonised system (HS) tariff classification
  2. Customs declarations and duty calculations
  3. Border security programmes and AEO status
  4. Import and export controls and sanctions
  5. What is the Online Trade Tariff?
  6. How to make an import declaration using the Customs Declaration Service (CDS)
  7. Safety and Security declarations - new requirements from 31 January

What you will be able to do

  • 3.1 Explain customs, security and compliance requirements in international trade.

Activity

Start with this week’s 4 videos, then: Seminar, guided reading and a short written task: explain customs, security and compliance requirements in international trade.

Study materials

Videos

  • What is the Online Trade Tariff? · YouTube · HMRC · 4 min · for registered students
  • How to make an import declaration using the Customs Declaration Service (CDS) · YouTube · HMRC · 42 min · for registered students
  • Safety and Security declarations - new requirements from 31 January · YouTube · HMRC · 3 min · for registered students

Further resources

  • Import goods into the UK: step by step (GOV.UK) · Reading · GOV.UK, guidance · for registered students
  • Export goods from the UK: step by step (GOV.UK) · Reading · GOV.UK, guidance · for registered students
  • WCO SAFE Framework of Standards (2021) · PDF · Wco, framework; 88 pages · for registered students
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Course plan
  • Week 1: Fundamentals of International Trade
  • Week 2: Key Parties and Operational Terminology
  • Week 3: International Freight Transport Modes
  • Week 4: Incoterms and Commercial Contracts
  • Week 5: International Trade Documentation
  • Week 6: Customs, Security and Regulatory Compliance
  • Week 7: Risk Assessment and Mitigation in Transit
  • Midterm: Midterm evaluation
  • Week 9: Customer Communication and Service Delivery
  • Week 10: Selecting Freight Solutions for Customer Requirements
  • Week 11: Operational Process Planning and Freight Controls
  • Week 12: Applying International Trade and Freight Management in prac…
  • Week 13: Assignment workshop: research, planning and referencing
  • Week 14: Assignment workshop: drafting, feedback and improvement
  • Week 15: Review and coursework completion
  • Final: Final assessment and submission
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