National Chamber workshop on import procedures and documentation

The National Chamber of Commerce will conduct a one day workshop on ‘Import Procedures and Documentation’ onThursday 30 Marchfrom 8.30 am to 4.30 p.m at the chamber auditorium No 450 D. R Wijewardene Mw, Colombo 10.

The workshop is designed for those who are involved in importing, buying and sourcing from overseas. It provides an overview of the principles involved in successful importing, tips on how to avoid problems and ensure smooth running of contracts, profitably itgives practical information that will help protect your company’s interests and maximise your opportunities in the international market.

Subjects that would be touched on are:

• Determining imports requirements, introduction to international trading, sales contract, imports restrictions, terms of sale, payment terms with regard to imports
• Customs imports procedures and documentation, clearance of commercial cargo through Customs – sea cargo and air cargo, clearance of gift parcels, unaccompanied passengers baggage, samples through customs, free trade agreements
• Temporary imports schemes in operation including TIEP-1, TIEP-1V, INFAC, entrepot, transshipment, etc.
• Issuance of licenses for imports

Participants will have a an understanding of the necessary skills to ensure due diligence, seek quotations and place orders efficiently, ensure correct documentation for Customs clearance into Sri Lanka including VAT compliance and complete costing to ensure profitable trading.

The resource person will be T. Raviendrarajah, Deputy Director of Customs with over 30 years of experiencein this trade.

The participant pack includes course handout, certificate, lunch and refreshments.

For further details kindly contact chamber TP 4741788 Nishanthii/[email protected];[email protected].