Program Overview
This corporate program provides FMCG professionals with deep insights into import/export compliance frameworks, customs rules, and trade documentation requirements that impact global supply chains. Delivered by an industry veteran with over 25 years of experience in regulatory compliance and international trade, the program blends conceptual understanding with situational awareness, real-world case studies, and hands-on simulations. Participants will learn to classify FMCG products under correct HS codes, prepare compliant documentation, anticipate customs challenges, and leverage Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and duty exemptions. The course equips teams to resolve regulatory bottlenecks, minimize risks, and accelerate global distribution in an increasingly compliance-driven trade environment.
Features
- Interpret international import/export compliance frameworks for FMCG.
- Apply HS codes, valuation, and documentation rules accurately.
- Identify risks in customs clearance and implement mitigation strategies.
- Leverage FTAs and trade facilitation schemes for cost and time efficiency.
Target audiences
- Supply Chain and Logistics Teams
- Operations and Procurement Teams
- Regulatory Affairs Teams
- Legal/Compliance & International Trade Teams
Curriculum
- 5 Sections
- 21 Lessons
- 1 Day
- Trade Compliance Framework5
- 1.1Fundamentals of import/export compliance in FMCG.
- 1.2Regulatory frameworks: WTO, WCO, INCOTERMS, DGFT (India), CBP (US), EU Customs Code.
- 1.3Core Jargon: HS Codes, Tariff Classification, Customs Valuation & Preferential Vs Non-preferential Origin Rules
- 1.4Core Jargon: Bonded Warehouses, Free Trade Agreements (FTA).
- 1.5Compliance documentation: Bill of Entry, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Certificate of Origin, Export Declaration.
- FMCG Trade Compliance in Practice5
- 2.1Challenges: Perishables, Shelf-life, Labeling, Traceability, Packaging Waste Compliance.
- 2.2Customs Challenges: Valuation Disputes, Under/over Invoicing, Incorrect HS Codes, Delays In Clearance.
- 2.3Sanctions & Restricted Trade: Dual-use Items, Embargoed Countries, Sensitive Goods.
- 2.4GST/VAT and duty drawback schemes in FMCG trade.
- 2.5Cross-border e-commerce and retail distribution compliance.
- Real-Life Case Sharing4
- 3.1Case 1: Penalty imposed on FMCG importer for wrong HS code classification.
- 3.2Case 2: Exporter losing shelf-life clearance due to documentation errors in customs declarations.
- 3.3Case 3: FTA duty benefits unlocked through proactive compliance in supply chain planning.
- 3.4Case 4: FMCG giant implementing automated trade compliance systems to cut lead times.
- Interactive Simulation & Exercises3
- Wrap-Up & Key Takeaways4
- 5.1Proactive compliance reduces clearance delays, penalties, and reputational risks.
- 5.2Leveraging FTAs, duty exemptions, and digital customs systems can deliver cost and time advantages.
- 5.3Building cross-functional alignment is critical for regulatory success.
- 5.4Precise Documentation, Classification, And Valuation
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