Empowering Exporters: How New Training on Customs and Tariff Procedures Boosts Business Opportunities in Oman

• By Oman Market
• July 27, 2025July 28, 2025
• customs training export insurance Oman trade
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MUSCAT: A specialised training programme focused on the “Harmonised System and Customs Tariffs” commenced on Sunday, 27 July 2025, at the Liwa Centre for Science and Innovation. Hosted by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion in collaboration with Credit Oman—a government-owned entity specialising in commercial credit insurance—the four-day course runs until 30 July. The event attracts numerous exporters and representatives from Omani exporting companies.

The programme is designed to provide participants with essential knowledge to navigate modern customs systems efficiently, helping to prevent procedural errors that could disrupt trade, cause shipment delays, or incur financial penalties.

Ali bin Khamis al Fazari, a customs procedures expert and trainer, opened the programme with a detailed lecture. He covered the stages and processes involved in customs clearance, including an overview of various customs data types, applicable taxes on goods, and approved customs exemptions.

Ahmed bin Hamdan al Farsi, Media and Marketing Specialist at Credit Oman, delivered a visual presentation highlighting the company’s role in supporting Oman’s national export framework. He emphasised the strategic importance of credit insurance for Omani exporters, as it mitigates commercial risks and offers protection against buyer defaults or non-payment, enabling safer local and international trade.

Al Farsi further explained the main risk categories covered by Credit Oman. These include commercial risks such as buyer non-payment and financial insolvency, as well as non-commercial risks arising from government restrictions in importing countries or sudden political and economic developments.

The programme also covered strategies for accessing international markets and showcased Credit Oman’s diverse insurance products. These include local credit insurance for domestic sales, export credit insurance for global markets, and the “Multiple Buyers” policy, which provides comprehensive coverage for multiple clients under a single contract.

This training initiative underscores the Ministry’s commitment to enhancing exporters’ understanding of customs regulations and procedures. It aims to facilitate smoother export and import operations, improve compliance with local and international standards, and strengthen Omani companies’ capacity to manage customs challenges and adapt to the evolving global trade environment.

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The specialised training on Harmonised System and Customs Tariffs underscores Oman’s commitment to strengthening its export ecosystem by enhancing compliance and operational efficiency. For businesses, this means reduced risks of shipment delays and financial penalties, creating smoother access to international markets. Smart investors and entrepreneurs should now leverage credit insurance solutions and deepen customs expertise to capitalize on Oman’s growing trade opportunities while mitigating commercial and geopolitical risks.