Diploma in Import/Export, Tariffs and Customs Procedures
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in Import/Export, Tariffs and Customs Procedures. 8 modules covering tariff classification, origin and customs value, duties and taxes, customs procedures, documentation and compliance, applying Regulation (EU) 952/2013 (Union Customs Code), Regulation (EEC) 2658/87 (Combined Nomenclature) and TARIC, with an assigned technical tutor.
Diploma in Import/Export, Tariffs and Customs Procedures — studying from Malta
Malta's rich heritage, including historic buildings, vintage vehicles and maritime craft, creates a niche for restoration and conservation work. Owners of classic cars, motorcycles and boats seek specialist workshops with knowledge of period engineering and materials. Restoration of historic architecture also requires engineers and technicians familiar with traditional construction methods and conservation rules. Opportunities tend to be found with specialist workshops, heritage organisations and private restorers.
Fees for Malta: €895 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Malta
Typical roles
Questions from Malta
Is there a recognised professional body in Malta for restoration and classic vehicle engineering?
Malta does not have a single state-regulated profession for classic vehicle restoration. Vehicle registration and roadworthiness are handled by Transport Malta. SEIUM Institute's qualifications are private, not official state degrees, and are not accredited by any national body. Recognition is determined by employers, clients or the relevant body, so check these before enrolling.
What work could restoration engineers find in Malta?
Malta has a niche market for classic vehicle restoration, mainly through independent workshops, specialist garages and private collectors. Work is often built on reputation and practical craftsmanship. Whether a private online qualification adds value is for individual clients and employers to judge, so it is best to consider it alongside your hands-on experience.
Can I study this part-time with a workshop job, and is funding possible?
Yes. The programmes are fully online, taught in English and suitable for study from home, without needing a student visa. Hours range from 300 to 1,900 depending on the programme. Fees are payable in instalments, employer sponsorship is possible, and each student has an assigned technical tutor.
Take the controls.
Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Understand the framework of international trade and the customs union.
Classify goods within the tariff nomenclature.
Determine the origin and customs value of goods.
Calculate import duties and taxes.
Apply special customs procedures.
Prepare customs documentation and declarations.
Manage customs compliance and risk.
Who it's for
- Foreign trade technicians handling day-to-day import and export operations.
- Customs agents and brokers looking to deepen their technical expertise.
- Customs compliance officers responsible for audits and internal procedures.
- Import coordinators in vehicle and spare-parts trading.
- International trade consultants advising on tariffs and origin.
- International purchasing technicians who need to master landed costs.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter the vehicle and spare-parts trade.
What you'll work with
- Regulation (EU) 952/2013 (Union Customs Code)
- Regulation (EEC) 2658/87 (Combined Nomenclature)
- Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/2446 (UCC delegated rules)
- Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/2447 (UCC implementing rules)
- WCO Harmonized System (international goods nomenclature)
- EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (preferential trade with the United Kingdom)
- Regulation (EU) 2021/821 (dual-use export controls)
- Incoterms 2020 (international delivery terms)
- TARIC
- Access2Markets
- National customs authority e-services
- SAP Global Trade Services
8 modules
1.1World Trade Organization1.2World Customs Organization1.3The European customs union1.4The Union Customs Code1.5Customs authorities1.6Operators and representatives1.7Trade agreements1.8Trade policy1.9Trade trends1.10Case study: mapping an import operation
2.1The Harmonized System2.2The Combined Nomenclature2.3The TARIC database2.4General interpretative rules2.5Classification of vehicles2.6Classification of parts and spares2.7Collector vehicles2.8Binding tariff information2.9Classification errors2.10Practical exercise: classifying vehicles and spare parts
3.1Non-preferential origin3.2Preferential origin3.3Proofs of origin3.4The agreement with the United Kingdom3.5Transaction value3.6Adjustments to value3.7Alternative methods3.8Transport and insurance costs3.9Documenting the value3.10Workshop: calculating customs value
4.1Import duties4.2Quotas and suspensions4.3Anti-dumping measures4.4Import VAT4.5Excise duties4.6Guarantees4.7Customs debt4.8Repayment and remission4.9Calculating landed costs4.10Practical exercise: settling an import of spare parts
5.1Release for free circulation5.2Export5.3Transit5.4Customs warehousing5.5Free zones5.6Temporary admission5.7Inward processing5.8Outward processing5.9End-use5.10Case study: inward processing to restore a vehicle
6.1The customs declaration6.2The Single Administrative Document6.3Centralised clearance6.4Electronic systems6.5Commercial invoice and packing list6.6Certificates and licences6.7Dual-use controls6.8Physical inspections6.9Record keeping6.10Lab: a complete export declaration
7.1Authorised economic operator7.2Customs audits7.3Infringements and penalties7.4Smuggling7.5International sanctions7.6Post-clearance controls7.7Internal procedures7.8Staff training7.9Continuous improvement7.10Practical exercise: customs compliance self-assessment
8.1Defining the product and market8.2Tariff classification8.3Origin analysis8.4Cost calculation8.5Choice of customs procedure8.6Documentation8.7Risk analysis8.8Operation report8.9Report and presentation8.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
Training is 100% online on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so the programme fits around your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original regulations and applied exercises. You work with TARIC, Access2Markets, national customs authority e-services and SAP Global Trade Services, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Exercises are based on real procedures: tariff classification of vehicles and spare parts, calculation of customs value and taxes, and export customs declarations. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.
Standards covered: Regulation (EU) 952/2013, Regulation (EEC) 2658/87, Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/2446, Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/2447, WCO Harmonized System, EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement, Regulation (EU) 2021/821, Incoterms 2020.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. A university degree is not required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 800 hours over 6–8 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with TARIC, Access2Markets, National customs authority e-services, SAP Global Trade Services, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the final project. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector (no university degree required), a suitable computer and English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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