SOPK invites you to the webinar: Preferential origin of goods in international trade

Webinar Objective:

You will learn how to correctly issue proofs of origin in the EU and about the preferential framework for trade between the European Union and other countries. You will discover the opportunities for using preferential benefits, and we will also teach you how to determine whether and when you are entitled to them. You will learn about the options for cumulation, applying simplifications and correctly issuing a supplier's declaration. Prevent incidents and save time and resources by taking timely measures through the configuration of your system. We will train your staff to correctly apply the rules of preferential origin of goods when importing or exporting, gain a competitive advantage for your goods and save substantial financial resources.

Target Group:

business entities, entrepreneurs trading with countries outside the European Union, importers, exporters, manufacturers, distributors, commercial representatives, processors, suppliers, customers, customs declarants, traders, managers, lawyers and representatives in customs proceedings.

Webinar Programme:

A. EU Preferential Arrangements, Proofs of Origin, Approved Exporter, Cumulation

1. EU preferential arrangements (contractual – bilateral, multilateral, unilateral – non-reciprocal),
2. Conditions for acquiring preferential origin (sufficient processing, minimal operations),
3. Proofs of preferential origin of goods,
4. Cumulation of goods based on identical rules of origin,
5. Simplified procedure for certifying the origin of goods (approved exporter).

 B. Most Common Errors, Supporting Documents, Subsequent Verification

1. Errors in preferential documents and the most common shortcomings among approved exporters,
2. Reasons for the rejection of preferential documents,
3. Possible adjustments when issuing preferential documents,
4. Issuing supplier's declarations,
5. Verification of a supplier's declaration, verification procedure – INF 4 form,
6. Binding origin information,
7. Discussion, questions and answers.

 Instructor: Mgr. Jozef Vaško, em.h.c.i., managing director, expert consultant, instructor, customs specialist
Date and Time: 16.12.2025 from 9.00 to 15.00, with breaks, ONLINE
Participation Fee: SOPK members: 90 EUR + VAT/person, others: 100 EUR + VAT/person
Organisational Coordinator: Katarína Martišková
Trenčín Regional Chamber of SOPK
Jilemnického 2, 911 01 Trenčín
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