course | International Trade Compliance and Customs Regulations

Introduction to International Trade and Compliance:
 

• Overview of International Trade.
• Importance of Compliance in International Trade.
• International Trade Regulations and Frameworks.
• Key International Trade Documents (e.g., Bill of Lading, Invoice, Packing List).
• Trade Barriers and Tariffs.
• Trade Agreements and Their Impact.
• Case studies.

International Contracts and Legal Framework:
 

• Basics of International Contracts.
• Contracting processes.
• International contract and management.
• Elements of a Valid Contract.
• Contract Negotiation and Drafting.
• International Contract Laws.
• Compliance in Contractual Obligations.
• Contract managers’ skills and Responsibilities.
• Case studies

Developing a robust contracting strategy:

• How to develop a robust contracting strategy?
• How to develop an effective specification and scope of work documents?
• Effective stakeholder engagement.
• Evaluation of the contract and its risk.
• Contract Dispute Resolution.
• Case Studies: Contract Successes and Failures.
• Workshop: Drafting a Simple International Contract.

Import and Export Regulations:
 

• Import and Export Licensing.
• Import Duties and Taxes.
• Export Controls and Restrictions.
• Customs Documentation and Procedures.
• Case Study: Handling Import/Export Compliance Challenges.

How to deal with suppliers?
 

• What are the types of commercial relationships?
• How to develop an effective commercial relationship?
• Your guide to managing difficult relationships.
• Key negotiation skills required for better dealing with suppliers.
• Persuading and influencing skills to work with stakeholders.
• Your guide to using incentives.
• How to deal with contractor claims and requests for variations?
• Specifications to prevent false claims.
• Practical application.

International Trade Compliance in Practice:
 

• Compliance in Supply Chain Management.
• Incidents, Penalties, and Enforcement Actions.
• Developing a Compliance Manual.
• Developing KPI systems to measure and improve contractor performance.
• Final Group Projects.

International Trade Compliance Strategies:
 

• Building a Compliance Program.
• Trade Sanctions and Embargoes.
• Compliance in Trade Finance.
• Risk Assessment.
• Risk Management in International Trade.
• Due Diligence in International Transactions.
• Case Study: Implementing a Compliance Program.
• Export Control Classification and Licensing.
• Trade Compliance Audits.
• Compliance Training and Employee Awareness.
• Case studies.
• Practical Application.