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.
Target audience
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.
Course information
This module consists of two and a half days of classes:
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”). 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.
- In a physical setting: a minimum individual attendance rate of at least 75% was achieved (force majeure situations included);
- In an online setting: a minimum individual attendance rate of at least 75% was achieved (digital in real time) and a maximum of 25% participation in delayed relays (force majeure situations included)
Exam
- The exam will take place on the Stadscampus, University of Antwerp, June 2026.
- Foreign participants are offered the opportunity to take the exam online.
Competence level
This advanced module is designed to ensure participants achieve an advanced level of competence (Level 3 of the EU Customs Competency Framework).
Course material
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.
Location
UAntwerpen
Stadscampus
Prinsstraat 13
2000 Antwerp
Tuition fees
The price depends on the format (physical or digital) in which the lessons will be given.
Price for 2,5 training days:
- Physically: EUR 1290 (covers registration, study material, exam, catering and lunch).
- Online: EUR 1150 (covers registration, study material and exam).
Please note no lunch will be provided the last day, as this is only a half-day lesson.
Price for the additional two days:
- Physically: EUR 1090 (covers registration, study material, exam, catering and lunch).
- Online: EUR 950 (covers registration, study material and exam).
Registration
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.
It is required that participants are effectively present. Replacement by a colleague is possible (for all the sessions); the organization will be informed in writing in advance.
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.
Recognition
- The training is eligible for the Flemish training leave and training cheques.
- The training is recognised by IBJ for 15 points (continuing education).
- The training is recognised by ITAA.
- Training premium (PC336): after you or your employee(s) have followed a training course, you can apply to Liberform for a training premium. The premium is a financial intervention to employers or companies that pay for the training: more info and application.
- OVB recognition is not applied automatically, but if you followed a course that is not mentioned in the list of recognised courses, or if you met one of the other requirements mentioned in article 54 of the Code of Ethics for Lawyers, you can submit an individual application for recognition as a participant, teacher, speaker or author. If that application is recognised, those points will also be added to the points card.
- Recognition paid educational leave Brussels (in application).
- Recognition paid educational leave under PC226 (in application).
Lecturers
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.
Programme
Available soon.