für Fortgeschrittene (Stufe 2 von 3) Customs English WEBHZACUE260301

your benefit

As the world language, a sound command of English is an essential requirement for a career in Customs nowadays. By improving your English you will be able to expand your sources of information and range of opinions thereby enabling you to view problems and topical issues in a different light. It will also expand your opportunities for self-development, enabling you to participate in international conferences and communicate effectively with colleagues and clients from other countries.

Dates

March 2026 – June 2026:

• 18.03.2026, 12 p.m. CET (12:00 MEZ)
• 24.03.2026, 12 p.m. CET (12:00 MEZ)
• 15.04.2026, 12 p.m. CEST (12:00 MESZ)
• 22.04.2026, 12 p.m. CEST (12:00 MESZ)
• 29.04.2026, 12 p.m. CEST (12:00 MESZ)
• 06.05.2026, 12 p.m. CEST (12:00 MESZ)
• 13.05.2026, 12 p.m. CEST (12:00 MESZ)
• 20.05.2026, 12 p.m. CEST (12:00 MESZ)
• 27.05.2026, 12 p.m. CEST (12:00 MESZ)
• 03.06.2026, 12 p.m. CEST (12:00 MESZ)

Subjects

The following plan covers the major topics of international trade and EU customs law as a starting point for discussion. However, participants are also free to suggest their own topics and materials.

1. The Framework of international trade
   Topics: international organisations, regions and trade blocs, embargoes and sanctions
2. Public and private sector
   Topics: customs and economic operators, their activities and regulation of the supply chain
3. Goods
   Topics: types of goods (incl. dual-use goods), classification, determination of origin and valuation
4. Contracts
   Terminology, parties, common law concepts, major clauses, disputes and legal remedies
5. Customs debt
   Topics: incurrence and discharge, joint and several liability; guarantees, repayment and remission
6. Import
   Topics: describing the procedure for release into free circulation
7. Transit
   Topics: intermodal transportation, describing the transit procedure
8. Storage of goods
   Topics: customs warehouses, free zones, describing the warehousing procedure
9. Export
   Topics: export controls, describing the export procedure

Teaching Methods/Material and Intended Number of Hours

• Presentation
• Exercises using participant's case studies
• Exercises using lecturer's case studies
• Working with legal texts

Teaching material used

• Literature
  • Worksheet for the students and presentation
• Other documents
  • Leaflets issued by public authorities
  • A variety of texts will be used, including the UCC, trade agreements (incl. GATT) and instruments (e.g. Framework of Standards), information sheets from HMRC, and excerpts from the UK Tax Tribunals

The training course lasts 12,5 hours (10 x 75 minutes).

Target group

Customs practitioners, officials, lawyers, consultants and lecturers who wish to practice, refine and expand their customs English.

Required English level: Upper Intermediate (B2 CEFR). Further information on this English level is available here: Global scale - Table 1 (CEFR 3.3): Common Reference levels

Important information

Participants are encouraged to submit questions, case studies and scenarios in advance.
 
The webinar’s language is English.

The individual webinar dates are recorded. If a participant is unable to attend an event, they can watch the recording of the event afterwards.

Before, during and after the webinar

How do I take part in an AWA webinar or an online appointment? On this page you will find all the information about the required technology and the procedure for a webinar.