Artesis Plantijn Hogeschool Antwerpen
Business en Recht
Introduction to customs40912/3483/2526/1/35
Study guide

Introduction to customs

40912/3483/2526/1/35
Academic year 2025-26
Is found in:
  • Associate Degree of Transports and Logistics (Antwerp), programme stage 1
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 3 credits
It is not possible to enrol in this course unit under
  • exam contract (to obtain a credit).
  • exam contract (to obtain a degree).
Teaching staff: Peeters Joeri, Van Meir Dominique
Languages: Dutch
Scheduled for: Module 1
This course unit is marked out of 20 (rounded to an integer).

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.
Re-sit exam: is possible.
Possibility of tolerance: This course unit is eligible for tolerance according to the criteria as determined by the degree programme you are enrolled in.
Total study time: 78,00 hours

Learning outcomes (list)

You explain the basic concepts related to customs.
You explain the role of customs.
You explain the customs policy and customs territory of the EU.
You outline the history of the customs policy and customs territory of the EU.
You explain the customs regulations.
You describe the types of customs duties.
You explain the concepts of preferential and non-preferential origin.
You explain the different types of levies.
You explain the structure of a goods classification.
You explain tariff and non-tariff measures.
You apply tariff and non-tariff measures using searches in TARBEL and TARIC.
You calculate the customs value, statistical value, and duty assessment basis.

Study material (list)

Online Learning material on DigitapMandatory

Educational organisation (list)

Learning Activities
Lectures and / or tutorials20,00 hours
Practicum4,00 hours
Work time outside of contact hours54,00 hours

Evaluation (list)

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
MomentForm%Remark
1st examination periodKnowledge and comprehension test during the examination series50,00Digitaal
1st examination periodKnowledge and comprehension test permanently during class weeks (Permanent evaluation)20,00Digitaal
1st examination periodSkills assessment during the examination series20,00Digitaal
1st examination periodSkills assessment permanently during class weeks (Permanent evaluation)10,00Digitaal
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
MomentForm%Remark
2nd examination periodKnowledge and comprehension test during the examination series70,00Digitaal
2nd examination periodSkills assessment during the examination series30,00Digitaal