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Introduction to Customs Broking and the Customs Tariff Course
This course is designed as an introduction to the CBAFF Customs UUI course. Anyone who does not have at least 12 months working experience in the New Zealand Customs Broking Industry, is strongly recommended to first attend this course before they attempt the UUI Course. The Introduction course will provide you with the knowledge needed to confidently participate in the UUI Course.
CBAFF Customs UUI Courses
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This in-depth training program covers everything you need to know about customs procedures, regulations, and documentation. To earn a CBAFF Customs UUI Course Certificate, you must complete all four-course blocks, pass practical assignments, achieve an 80% pass mark on the final exam, and fulfill all payment requirements. Please note: NZ Customs has additional criteria, including active industry involvement, before granting a UUI.
* Your booking for any block is only confirmed once a registration is made. If you plan to complete the blocks in the shortest possible timeframe, please book all of the blocks you require, to avoid having parts of your training delayed until the next intake. ⚠️
During this course attendees will learn about the role of a Customs Broker in New Zealand and the main legislation relating to the industry NZ Customs Service, import/export procedures and border biosecurity.
During this course attendees will learn to determine the customs value for imported goods, trade agreements, preferential tariff duty rates and the rules of origin for imported goods. Master Customs Valuation, Origin and Preference.
Learn about the structure, functions and use of the New Zealand Customs Tariff and the classification of goods. Analyze relevant information, assess and provide well-reasoned classification opinions.
Includes a practical session to apply theory to real-world scenarios by completing customs entries. Master concessions, refunds, drawbacks, customs rulings, appeals, intellectual property, and trade remedies.
Complete the CBAFF UUI block course in one day per week for nine weeks. Ideal for those with work commitments that make it difficult to be offsite for several days in a row or prefer a more continuous model of training.
This is a closed-book examination. As NZ Customs entries require a good command of the English language, there is no option to complete the final examination in Te Reo Maori. (80% pass mark as determined by NZ Customs)
For people who wish to become registered users of the Joint Border Management Systems (JBMS) and obtain a Unique User Identifier (UUI) for export entries only, in accordance with NZ Customs Service regulations.
Students must complete both modules sequentially and achieve a minimum passing grade of 80% in the closed-book examination, as determined by NZ Customs. The final exam must be completed in English.
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