12th Edition Customs Representative Course. Theoretical part of official examination

Presentation

Course title: 12th Edition Customs Representative Course. Theoretical part of official examination

Format: Presence-based

Date: October 23 - January 24, 2026

Timetable: Thursday from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Language: Spanish

Course objectives

Following the publication in May 2014 of the latest amendment to Royal Decree 335/10, the document regulating customs representation activities, it is essential that companies wishing to carry out such activities have at least one individual with this accreditation.

The Resolution of 26 October 2020, issued by the Presidency of the State Tax Administration Agency, announcing aptitude tests for training as a customs representative, states that students who have passed the course offered by Fundación Valenciaport and ATEIA OLTRA Valencia, which is undoubtedly a recognition that constitutes a differentiating factor and a clear advantage over other candidates seeking accreditation as Customs Representatives.

Who it is aimed at

It is aimed at anyone involved in foreign trade and logistics who is interested in obtaining this professional accreditation, but mainly at current customs managers and legal representatives of freight forwarders and customs agencies in our sector who have not yet been able to obtain it.

Programme

The course is divided into modules, and the modules are divided into topics of varying duration and intensity:

Module 1: Customs Representative and responsibilities

Module 2: European Economic Community: mission, strategic objectives, goods control, document and data retention, taxes and costs

Module 3: Customs territory of the Union and customs status of goods

Module 4: Basic regulation of contracts for the sale and international transport of goods

Module 5: Rules relating to international payments

Module 6: Entry and exit of goods from the Customs Territory of the Union

Module 7: Community tariff and tariff classification

Topic 1: Customs declaration

Topic 2: Release for free circulation
Topic 3: External transit
Topic 4: Rules common to special procedures

Topic 5: Assets, temporary importation
Topic 6: Outward processing
Topic 7: Exportation

Topic 8: Free zones
Topic 9: Re-exportation and destruction

Module 9: Origin of goods

Module 10: Destinations and special customs procedures: release for free circulation, free zones, re-exportation, destruction, abandonment, transit, inward and outward processing, temporary importation and exportation.

Module 11: Single Administrative Document (SAD)

Module 12: Customs debt and guarantees

Module 13: General Tax Law

Module 14: Import duty exemption and travellers' regime

Module 15: Smuggling, trademarks and penalties

Module 16: Excise duties

Module 17: VAT in foreign trade (imports and exports)

Module 18: Exempt areas and warehouses

Módulo 19: Regímenes especiales de Canarias, Ceuta y Melilla.

Module 20: Appeals before the TEAR, remedies and contentious proceedings

Module 21: Authorised Economic Operator (AEO)

Module 22: Decision theory

Module 23: Settlements on and off the premises, responsibilities, deadlines and supplementary settlements

Teaching team

Professionals with over 30 years of experience and excellent teaching skills, belonging to the Treasury and Customs Administration.

Course data

Total hours: 130

Number of places: 20

Grants: No

Endorsement:

State Tax Administration Agency. Ministry of Finance and Public Administration

Venue:

Fundación Valenciaport
Sede APV - Edificio III
Avda. Muelle del Turia, s/n, 46024 Valencia (España)
Aula: VENUS

Prize:

The cost of the course is set at €2,500. The price includes enrolment fees, attendance at classes and specific teaching materials for the course.

1st payment of €1,250 before 6 October 2025
2nd payment of €1,250 before 12 January 2026
Eligible for FUNDAE subsidies

Discounts:
5% for single payment
5% for more than 3 registrations per company
Once you have been admitted to the course, you must proceed with payment according to the instructions provided.

Admission requirements:

In order to follow the course content properly, it is advisable to be familiar with the topics covered: customs regulations, customs procedures, foreign trade taxes, basic regulations on land, sea and air transport, and international payment methods.

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