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Tariff Classification, Valuation and Customs Duty Optimisation

Misclassifying goods or misdeclaring value can trigger penalties, delays and overpaid duty for African importers. This course builds practical competence in tariff classification, customs valuation and lawful duty reduction. Delegates learn to read the harmonised system, apply valuation methods correctly and use rebates and trade agreements to lower landed cost while staying compliant.

What you will be able to do

  • Apply the harmonised system to classify goods accurately.
  • Determine customs value using the correct valuation method.
  • Identify rebates, drawbacks and duty relief opportunities.
  • Use trade agreements and origin rules to reduce duty lawfully.
  • Prevent classification and valuation errors that trigger penalties.
  • Prepare and support customs declarations and audits.

Course outline

  1. 01Customs Fundamentals for Importers
  2. 02The Harmonised System and Tariff Classification
  3. 03Customs Valuation Methods
  4. 04Rebates, Drawbacks and Duty Relief
  5. 05Rules of Origin and Trade Agreements
  6. 06Avoiding Penalties and Common Errors
  7. 07Declarations, Records and Customs Audits

Who should attend

This course is aimed at import and export staff, customs and compliance officers, procurement buyers and logistics coordinators handling cross border goods.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
17 to 19 Aug 2026Mozambique3US$1,500
24 to 26 Aug 2026Cairo3US$1,500
31 Aug to 2 Sep 2026Accra3US$1,500
7 to 9 Sep 2026Lusaka3US$1,500
14 to 16 Sep 2026Kigali3US$1,500
21 to 23 Sep 2026Nairobi3US$1,500
28 to 30 Sep 2026Durban3R13,000
5 to 7 Oct 2026Johannesburg3R13,000
19 to 21 Oct 2026Mauritius3US$1,500
26 to 28 Oct 2026Dubai3US$1,500
2 to 4 Nov 2026Lagos3US$1,500
9 to 11 Nov 2026Harare3US$1,500
16 to 18 Nov 2026Kampala3US$1,500
23 to 25 Nov 2026Dar es Salaam3US$1,500
30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026Pretoria3R13,000
7 to 9 Dec 2026Cape Town3R13,000
21 to 23 Dec 2026Online3US$900

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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