Dates
Wednesday, 27 August 2025

4-5 February 2026 I PwC Academy Riyadh

11-12 February 2026 I PwC Academy Dubai 


Customs plays a critical role in enabling compliant and efficient cross-border trade, with direct implications for cost, operational continuity, and regulatory risk. This masterclass is designed to familiarise those responsible for customs functions with the core principles and practical aspects of customs and international trade within the GCC.

Through real-world scenarios and focused discussion, participants will explore key customs pillars including classification (HS codes), valuation, and origin, alongside the GCC customs framework and UAE export control and sanctions compliance. The session empowers participants to apply customs principles in practice, address compliance and operational challenges with confidence, and make informed decisions on priorities, resource allocation, and engagement with external service providers. By the end of the training, participants will be better equipped to optimise customs processes and support their organisation’s international trade objectives.

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Masterclasses Combo Price

USD 3222

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Customs Masterclass

USD 995

Agenda

Day one: Customs framework, classification, and valuation

Unified Customs Code
Overview of the GCC customs framework

Customs classification
Harmonised System (HS) codes
General Rules of Interpretation
UAE transition to the 12-digit tariff system

Customs valuation
Overview of customs valuation principles
Methods for calculating customs value
Alternative valuation methods
Interaction between customs valuation and transfer pricing

Day two: Origin, optimisation, and trade controls

Rules of origin
Introduction to rules of origin
Preferential and non-preferential origin
Origin criteria and procedures

Customs duty optimisation
Incentives and reliefs

Export controls and sanctions
UAE export control regime fundamentals
UAE financial sanctions compliance

GCC and global customs updates
Regional developments
Global customs trends, including US tariffs

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4-5 February 2026 I 11-12 February 2026
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9:30 AM - 5 PM
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Dubai and Riyadh
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USD 995

Our speakers

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    Carlos Garcia

    Customs & International Trade Leader at PwC Middle East
  • Shaimaa Husseiny.jpg

    Shaimaa Husseiny

    Director - Customs & International Trade at PwC Middle East
  • Rakan Alhiary.jpg

    Rakan AlHiary

    Director -Customs & International Trade at PwC Middle East

Contact our team

  • rizwan.anwar@pwc.com

    Rizwan Anwar

    Senior Manager - Tax and Legal Services
  • lina.al.sharabi@pwc.com

    Lina Al Sharabi

    Senior Associate - Tax and Legal Services
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