Any professional involved in the cross–border buying or selling of goods is touched by trade compliance considerations. Whether employed in supply chain operations, planning, procurement, or finance, the failure to understand and plan around import/export regulatory requirements can lead to unanticipated costs and a lot of wasted time. Product delays, stock-outs, emergency shipments, additional warehousing costs, and customs penalties are all common consequences of compliance failures.
To equip business professionals with the ability to take a more informed and pro-active role in the managing customs and trade risk in Asia Pacific, PwC Singapore will cover the following topics during this two-day workshop:
- Why is trade compliance important?
- Overview of the customs and trade environment in Asia Pac
- Introduction to the basic principles of tariff classification in a practical business context
- hIntroduction to the basic principles of Free Trade Agreements
- Practical challenges when utilising Free Trade Agreements
- Basic principles of Export Controls
- Trade Facilitation opportunities
- Manage customs inquiries, disputes and LSP / customs broker
- Managing the customs and trade function within your company
When: 25 & 26 March 2015 (9am to 5pm)
Where: 8 Cross Street, PWC Building, Singapore 048424, Level 17, Room W28
Fee: S$980 (includes GST, refreshments and course materials)
For further information and to register, please contact Serene Png at +65 6236 7316 or by