Introduction to the Customs Law of the European Union and the United States of America 1300-EU-USA-KPP

Content:
1) Customs law, its functions, evolution, peculiarities of interpretation 2h
2) Customs classification 3h
3) Customs value 3h
4) Origin of goods 2h
5) Entry of goods into customs territory 1h
6) Customs declaration 1h
7) Customs procedures and other customs approved treatment and uses 2h
8) Customs debt 2h
9) Proceedings in customs matters 1h
10) US Customs law 3h

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Total student workload

lecture - 20 hours consultancy - 4 hours student's workload - 120 hours

Learning outcomes - knowledge

K_W01 student has knowledge about the system of customs law K_W02 student has knowledge about peculiarities of institutions functioning in the field of customs law, including the European Commission or the Court of Justice K_W03 student has deepened knowledge concerning the peculiarities of legal relations in the field of customs law K_W04 student knows the terminology of customs law K_W05 student has deepened knowledge about entities subject to duties under customs law

Learning outcomes - skills

K_U01 student can describe and explain phenomena from the perspective of customs law K_U02 student can critically analyze phenomena, to which the provisions of customs law are applicable K_U03 student can analyze the way of fixing matters in the field of customs law, emphasis is placed on substantive law, since student come from countries with varied procedural provisions K_U05 student can apply the provisions of substantive law K_U07 student can individually analyze the facts for the purposes of providing solutions in the field of customs law

Learning outcomes - social competencies

K_K01 student is aware of his or her knowledge, understand the need of its constant deepening and updating K_K02 student is capable of co-operation in solving problems in the field of customs law both with experts and non-experts K_K06 student can perfect his or her knowledge him- or herself

Teaching methods

lecture with discussion

Expository teaching methods

- participatory lecture
- informative (conventional) lecture
- problem-based lecture

Type of course

elective course

Prerequisites

advanced English, basic knowledge of law and legal system

Assessment criteria

Working on complex case studies during final meeting

Practical placement

Bibliography

T. Lyons, EU Customs Law, Oxford 2018
T. Lyons, EC Customs Law, Oxford 2001
L. A. Glick, Guide to United States Customs and Trade Laws after the Customs Modernization Act, second edition, Kluwer Law International 1997

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Notes

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