The incurrence of a customs debt and the recovery of customs duties play an important role in daily customs practices. Often disputes arise on these matters. The purpose of this programme is to explore these areas. The module will be supervised by prof. Eric Van Dooren, judge at Court of Cassation and professor at the University of Antwerp.
This advanced module can be taken by participants who have already passed the basic programme (English and/or Dutch) or can prove that they have obtained an equivalent degree of experience.
This module consists of two and a half days of classes on 25, 26 and 27 March 2024:
9.15 a.m. – 12.15 p.m. and 1.45 p.m. – 4.45 p.m.
There are also two additional days in this module, both taught in Dutch, on litigation and law enforcement in Belgium in customs and excises (“betwistingen en vervolgingen in België inzake douane en accijnzen”), on 28 and 29 March 2024. These days are mandatory for regular students registered for the Advanced Master in tax law (specialization customs and excises). Participants who voluntary opt to follow those two days receive also a certificate of attendance when they participate in these two additional days.
Except of these two optional days, all classes are taught in English and involve a high degree of interaction.
Participation in the exam is only possible after meeting the minimum attendance requirement.
The exam will take place on the Stadscampus, University of Antwerp, June 2024 (correct date will be communicated later).
Foreign participants are offered the opportunity to take the exam from a distance.
This advanced module is designed to ensure participants achieve an advanced level of competence (Level 3 of the EU Customs Competency Framework).
Digital course materials are provided (e.g. PowerPoints, court bundles (legal doctrine, case law)). These digital course materials will be made available through the university’s electronic learning environment.
UAntwerpen, Stadscampus
Prinsstraat 13
2000 Antwerp.
The exam will also take place on the Stadscampus, University of Antwerp.
The correct auditorium for courses and exam will be communicated after registration.
The price depends on the format (physical or digital) in which the lessons will be given.
Price for 2,5 training days on 25 (half day), 26 and 27 March 2024:
Please note: on 25 March 2024, no lunch will be provided, as this is only a half-day lesson.
Price for the additional days on 28 and 29 March 2024:
Electronically only through this webpage.
The registration fee is paid within 30 days of receipt of the debit note to KBC account number BE91 7360 6389 5176 of Nexus, CST-UAntwerp, Venusstraat 23, 2000 Antwerp. Each application/registration is binding and cannot be cancelled. Replacement by a colleague is possible with simple written notification to the organizers.
The prices stated are prices exclusive of VAT (Exemption VAT due to article 44 §2 4°), because Nexus/ATA is a non-taxable legal person in the current state of the legislation. The legislator can change this and Nexus/ATA therefore reserves the right to charge this VAT in case the legislator decides to do so.
Nexus is recognised as a training provider in the SME Portfolio (KMO portefeuille) system. Using this system could enable participants to save up to 30% of the registration fee. SME Portfolio applications must be submitted no later than 14 days after the course start date. The participant undertakes to respect the rules set out by the Agency for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. The accreditation number for Nexus Antwerp’s SME portfolio is DV.O100321.
Recognitions requested: IBJ, ITAA and IGO
The module is taught by a team of lecturers with relevant expertise from the academic world, the government sector, the private sector and the legal profession. The module will be supervised by Eric Van Dooren, judge at the Belgian Supreme Court and associate professor at the University of Antwerp.