Course Overview
This practical one-day course provides a detailed overview of how to prepare for and manage customs audits, helping businesses reduce customs compliance risk and respond confidently to enquiries from customs authorities.
Designed for professionals responsible for customs, trade compliance, finance and supply chain operations, the course explains how customs authorities assess declarations, identify compliance risks and scrutinise import and export transactions.
Through practical examples and real-world audit scenarios, participants will learn how to identify potential weaknesses, strengthen internal controls, maintain appropriate customs records and confidently respond to audit requests.
Participants will receive a comprehensive course pack including guidance notes, checklists and practical templates to support audit readiness.
An optional onsite Customs Audit Gap Analysis is also available for organisations seeking a tailored review of their customs compliance arrangements.
For more information please contact our Training Department: 01 661 2182 | [email protected]
Course Details
A full-day online workshop on preparing for customs audits and responding effectively to customs authority enquiries.
Member Rate From:
€749.00
Non Member Rate From:
€999.00
Duration:
Full Day | 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Delivery
Online (via LearnRight)
Dates
September Dates: 23rd September
What You’ll Learn
- The EU customs audit landscape — how audits are selected, structured, and conducted by customs authorities
- Customs valuation — invoice value, additions and deductions, and the triggers that attract valuation scrutiny
- Rules of origin — preferential claims, proof of origin requirements, and origin audit risk
- HS tariff classification — getting classification right and defending decisions under audit
- Customs procedures, returned goods relief, and Incoterms 2020 in an audit context
- AEO compliance — maintaining Authorised Economic Operator status and meeting ongoing obligations
- Managing audit outcomes — amendments, refund process, liability, and customs appeal
Who Should Attend
- Customs and trade compliance managers and officers in manufacturing, life sciences, food and drink, and transport and logistics
- Operations managers with responsibility for import/export compliance
- Finance, tax and accounts payable professionals responsible for customs duty, VAT and import costs
- Supply chain and procurement professionals involved in cross-border trade
- Customs brokers and freight forwarders advising importer and exporter clients
- In-house legal and regulatory affairs teams
- AEO holders and businesses seeking or maintaining authorised status
- Any business that imports or exports regularly and wants to understand its audit exposure
Certification
- Upon successful completion, participants receive a digital certificate
- Comprehensive course notes
- Practical audit checklists and templates
- Reference materials to support ongoing customs compliance
Apply for Customs Audit Readiness
Secure your place now and build the confidence to face a customs audit fully prepared and in control.