EU customs law for beginners

Introduction and legal basics

Online, mehrtägig

The webinar will take place daily during the seminar week from 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm and is in co-operation with AWA AUSSENWIRTSCHAFTS-AKADEMIE.

In this training course, you will learn the fundamentals of EU customs law. Upon completion of the course, you will possess a fundamental understanding of the processes involved in import and export clearance for cross-border goods traffic.

The webinar will provide an essential foundation of knowledge and equip you with the tools to better understand customs law and customs procedures.

It will take place daily during the seminar week from 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm and in co-operation with AWA AUSSENWIRTSCHAFTS-AKADEMIE.

The webinar will be held in English.
Even though certain national regulations are only available in German language, the European regulations, presentation slides as well as the illustrating material will be in English. U.S. Regulations will only be touched optionally and considered from a high-level perspective.

Participants are encouraged to submit questions, case studies and scenarios in advance.

Webinar subjects

  • Overview - Customs Administration in the EU-Memberstates
  • Legal basics
  • Key Definitions
  • Customs procedures
  • Customs declarations
  • Rules of origin
  • Typical errors during import and export procedures

Dates

8th - 12th December 2025

5 appointments

Daily: 1:00 pm to 4.30 pm

Schedule

Day 1

Time

Topic

13:00-14:30

  • Welcome, Introduction and Overview
  • Overview - Customs Administration in the EU member states

14:30-14:45

Break

14:45-16:30

  • Legal basics & key definitions
  • Summary and Final Questions

Day 2

Time

Topic

13:00-14:30

  • Customs declaration

14:30-14:45

Break

14:45-16:30

  • Customs Value
  • Summary and Final Questions

Day 3

Time

Topic

13:00-14:30

  • Customs Procedures Part 1

14:30-14:45

Break

14:45-16:30

  • Customs Procedures Part 2
  • Summary and Final Questions

Day 4

Time

Topic

13:00-14:30

  • Rules of origin Part 1

14:30-14:45

Break

14:45-16:30

  • Rules of origin Part 2
  • Summary and Final Questions

Day 5

Time

Topic

13:00-14:30

  • Typical errors during import and export procedures

14:30-14:45

Break

14:45-16:30

  • Summary and Final Questions
The training is primarily intended for newcomers working in foreign trade, import and export departments or logistic companies, who are looking for a practical introduction to customs law.
08.12.2025
Leonie Zappel

Dr. Leonie Zappel

Programmleitung, AWA Münster

Hinweis

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Seminarbeschreibung als PDF Download
08.12.2025
Webinar Englisch
€ 1.590,00 zzgl. MwSt. *
Buchen
*The participation fee is per person and includes a comprehensive presentation and a certificate of attendance in PDF format.
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