Export compliance and control
Formation créée le 13/04/2025.
Version du programme : 1
Programme de la formation
This training is designed to enhance the customs and export compliance capabilities of your teams. In a complex international environment marked by increasing regulatory pressure and geopolitical tensions, companies must be fully aligned with customs regulations, classification rules, and export control laws. Through a combination of theoretical input and practical workshops, this session aims to empower participants to identify risks, understand their responsibilities, and implement efficient compliance strategies.
Objectifs de la formation
- Understand the challenges and requirements of customs compliance and export control.
- Identify the legal and financial risks related to incorrect customs classification, including intentional fault, gross negligence, and international sanctions.
- Strengthen best practices to ensure compliance and minimize financial and reputational risks.
- Explore solutions for a centralized and reliable management of customs classification.
Profil des bénéficiaires
- Supply Chain
- R&D
- Master Data
- Export Managers
- Compliance officer
- Basic knowledge of international trade flows and customs procedures
- Awareness of the company’s product portfolio and international shipments
- Experience working with customs documentation or in export-related functions is a plus
Contenu de la formation
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Day 1 - Introduction & context (1h)
- Presentation of the training objectives and key challenges.
- Roles and responsibilities: centralization vs. decentralized responsibilities.
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Introduction to export operations (0.5h)
- General principles of an export operation and the associated stakeholders.
- Definition of the exporter’s responsibility under the Union Customs Code (UCC).
- Interactive quiz
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Customs classification & associated risks (1.5h)
- Fundamental principles: HS, CN, TARIC codes.
- Tools and guidance for classification (GIR, CN Explanatory Notes, BTI).
- Group workshop: classifying parts using official online resources.
- Conclusion: consequences of incorrect tariff classification.
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Day 2
- Drag-and-Drop Quiz – Recap of Day 1
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Managing dual-use goods (1.5h)
- Definition of dual-use goods (DUG).
- Compliance risks and potential sanctions.
- Identification of affected products (based on real examples).
- Risks related to software and electronic components
- Best practices to ensure compliance and avoid sanctions.
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The origin of a good (0,5h)
- Why origin matters for compliance ?
- How is it determined?
- The domino effect of uncontrolled origin
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Impact of Non-Compliance (1h)
- Legal and financial risks:
- Criminal liability and penalties.
- Intentional fault and gross negligence.
- Reputational risks
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Case study and group discussion (1h)
- Analysis of recent European sanctions for misclassification.
- Legal precedents and their implications for companies.
- How to manage classification disputes and prevent errors.
- Experience sharing and recommendations.
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Internal Customs Processes & Responsibilities (0.5h)
- Who is responsible for customs classification within the organization?
- Challenges and limitations of a decentralized approach.
- How to ensure correct classification at all levels?
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Towards a Centralized Classification System (0.5h)
- Advantages and challenges of a centralized approach.
- What structure could you adopt?
- Discussion on a potential centralization solution and its implementation.
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Conclusion & Action Plan (0.5h)
- Summary of key learnings.
- Participant commitments to improve compliance.
- Follow-up and next steps.
With over 30 years of international experience, Florence Blanchier, who comes from an industrial background, has dedicated her career to strengthening the international presence of companies. She began her professional journey within a large corporate group, focusing on special business operations in Asia, before becoming Export Director in several SMEs. Her deep understanding of the logistical, customs, tax, and financial aspects of international trade has naturally led her to support and upskill teams seeking compliant global expansion.
- Interactive presentations and open discussions
- Real case studies and feedback from the field
- Practical exercises and role-play
- Collaborative workshops and group work
- Digital training slides
- Case study handouts and group exercise instructions
- Summary sheets on customs classification, dual-use goods, and origin rules
- Access to official customs tools and online resources (EU CN database, BTI, etc.)
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Prochaines dates
- Export compliance and control - 28/04/2025 au 29/04/2025 - Kverneland Group - (15 places restantes)