Customs crash course for import and export
Indispensable basic know-how for customs practice
Contents
Introduction to customs and foreign trade law
- Legal basis.
- Explanation of customs authorizations and simplifications, including "Approved exporter", "Authorized exporter", "Authorized consignee", "Authorized economic operator (AEO)".
- IT procedure and ATLAS: procedure, important data.
- Customs declaration and the exit endorsement.
Processing of imports, customs inspections, responsibilities
- Basics of import processing.
- Electronic customs tariff EZT-Online.
- Prohibitions, restrictions.
- Coding in the import area.
- Authorized recipient.
- Check import documents forwarding.
- Excursus: Import customs checks, AWR, preferences.
Tariffication and export in general
- Harmonized System, Combined Nomenclature.
- Basics of the tariff classification of goods.
- Effects on the export/import declaration.
- Binding tariff information.
- Overview: other export documents.
Origin of goods and preferences
- "Made in".
- Non-preferential origin.
- Preferential origin, preferential agreements.
- Evidence and documents: Supplier declarations, EUR 1, ATR, EUR-Med.
- Preference calculation.
- Excursus: Working and organizational instructions for "approved exporters".
- Research customs duties internationally.
Basics of export control
- Introduction to export controls: armaments, dual-use.
- Export list: Structure, application, examination.
- Embargoes and financial sanctions: Measures to combat terrorism (beneficiary verification).
- Coding for the ATLAS procedure.
- Excursus: Sanctioning of violations in the area of customs/export control.
- Overview: The person responsible for exports, liability, tasks.
- Federal Office of Economics and Export Control: Licenses, application.
Learning environment
In your online learning environment, you will find useful information, downloads and extra services for this training course once you have registered.
Your benefit
- Efficient and legally compliant handling of customs matters.
- Knowledge of the relevant customs documents for practical use.
- Familiarity with customs procedures and customs authorizations as well as important aspects of tariff classification, origin of goods, import restrictions and export controls.
- Up-to-date knowledge of customs innovations.
- Overview of important sources of information for the work.
Methods
Trainer input, case/best practice examples, checklists, discussion, exchange of experience.
Recommended for
For employees from the areas of import and export who want to develop a solid foundation in customs clearance, newcomerscareer changers. For employees who are involved in the customs clearance process. employees from the areas of shipping and logistics, freight forwarding employees and customs agents.
Questions about the seminar content
If you regularly handle international shipments, proper customs clearance is essential to avoid delays, additional charges, or legal risks. In this training a solid foundation in customs and foreign trade law and learn the key basics of imports and exports. You will understand which regulations and processes are relevant to customs clearance and what responsibilities exist within the company in this regard. This will enable you to handle customs procedures with greater confidence in your daily work and better understand how to organize efficient and legally compliant processing.
Customs procedures are a central component of international trade. In training , you training how typical import and export procedures work and the significance of customs authorizations and simplifications. You will gain an overview of procedures such as authorized exporter, authorized consignee, and authorized economic operator status. This will help you better understand how companies efficiently organize their customs processes and what options are available to streamline procedures.
Electronic customs procedures play a central role in practical customs clearance. In training , you training the basic procedures of the ATLAS system and understand what data and information are required for a customs declaration. You will also learn the importance of documents such as the export endorsement for export processing. This will enable you to better understand the processes surrounding electronic customs declarations and more confidently assess which details and documents are needed in your daily work.
In international trade, various documents are required to process exports correctly. In training an overview of key export documents and their practical significance. You’ll learn what information is needed to prepare these documents and the role they play in customs clearance. This will help you better understand your company’s export processes and identify which documents are necessary for smooth processing.
1918
- Customized training courses
- Direct application in practice
- Efficient use of time and resources
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Start dates and details

Monday, 22.06.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday, 23.06.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.

Thursday, 10.09.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday, 11.09.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.

Thursday, 15.10.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday, 16.10.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.

Monday, 14.12.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday, 15.12.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.

Tuesday, 02.03.2027
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday, 03.03.2027
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.