About this course

Questions related to Customs valuation are vital in terms of international trade development. The WTO Valuation Agreement is an international agreement which defines seven methods to determine the Customs value of imported goods. 

The aim of this course is to provide learners with a general introduction to Customs Valuation and knowledge on how and when to apply the different valuation methods. The course will benefit both trainees wishing learn about the WTO Customs Valuation Agreement and the different valuation methods for the first time, as well as, those who seek information about a specific method in detail.

In the final module of the course, learners can use the Performance Support module. This tool can inform users on which methods to choose and how to navigate the WTO Customs Valuation Agreement.

Course objectives

At the end of this course, learners will be able to: 

• Describe the context and general principles of the WTO Customs Valuation Agreement.
• Describe the different valuation methods used according to the WTO Customs Valuation Agreement and explain how to apply the different valuation methods.

The course will take approximately 10 hours to complete.

This course was developed thanks to the financial support of CCF-Korea.