Overview
Hundreds of factors combine to determine exactly how you import or export goods. Where are they coming from or going? What are they made of? What are they used for, and by whom? And because every import or export scenario is unique, you need to make sure you account for every detail, lest you make errors that could cost your business time, money, licenses, reputation, and more.
This newly revised and fully updated edition of Export/ Import Procedures and Documentation is designed to address nearly every conceivable set of circumstances involving international trade—and protect your business legally and financially. Chock full of sample documents, brand new legal information, and situation-specific procedures, the book gives you the power to:
Exploit new online resources, including government agency websites
Use the Internet to file forms, speed supply chain processes, and more
Navigate increased security and new enforcement structures resulting from recent well-publicized import problems
Keep better records and gain compliance company-wide
Protect trademarks and copyrights overseas
Interpret currency fluctuations when pricing or evaluating goods
Identify trustworthy and compliant suppliers
The book also covers in-depth how to create, keep, and file purchase and sale documents, certificates of origin, and dozens of other process documents, as well as how to leverage opportunities that may be unique to your product or industry. The dozens of sample documents and forms include bills of lading, notices of action, penalty and seizure notices, customs forms, purchase agreements, sample contracts, commercial and consular invoices, inspection certificates, letters of credit, and much more.
A trusted reference since the first edition was published nearly two decades ago, Export/Import Procedures and Documentation covers every conceivable situation you’re likely to encounter in the global trade arena. Don’t leave port without it.
This comprehensive guidebook will help anyone conduct international business by showing the ins and outs of importing and exporting, shipping, insurance, banks, currency exchange, contracts, customs, and transportation. This guide also covers the impact of NAFTA, the European Economic Community treaty, and political changes in Russia and other Eastern European countries. Includes over 100 samples of essential documents with easy, step-by-step instructions.
Synopsis
Hundreds of factors combine to determine exactly how you import or export goods. Where are they coming from or going? What are they made of? What are they used for, and by whom? And because every import or export scenario is unique, you need to make sure you account for every detail, lest you make errors that could cost your business time, money, licenses, reputation, and more.
This newly revised and fully updated edition of Export/ Import Procedures and Documentation is designed to address nearly every conceivable set of circumstances involving international trade—and protect your business legally and financially. Chock full of sample documents, brand new legal information, and situation-specific procedures, the book gives you the power to:
Exploit new online resources, including government agency websites
Use the Internet to file forms, speed supply chain processes, and more
Navigate increased security and new enforcement structures resulting from recent well-publicized import problems
Keep better records and gain compliance company-wide
Protect trademarks and copyrights overseas
Interpret currency fluctuations when pricing or evaluating goods
Identify trustworthy and compliant suppliers
The book also covers in-depth how to create, keep, and file purchase and sale documents, certificates of origin, and dozens of other process documents, as well as how to leverage opportunities that may be unique to your product or industry. The dozens of sample documents and forms include bills of lading, notices of action, penalty and seizure notices, customs forms, purchase agreements, sample contracts, commercial and consular invoices, inspection certificates, letters of credit, and much more.
A trusted reference since the first edition was published nearly two decades ago, Export/Import Procedures and Documentation covers every conceivable situation you’re likely to encounter in the global trade arena. Don’t leave port without it.
Booknews
The fourth edition of the reference for export/import professionals is revised to include new forms and instructions, new US Customs Service checklists, and new Automated Export System procedures. It overviews the entire export/import process and provides ready-to-use forms with instructions, cost-saving shortcuts, and tips on building a better operation. A training manual for new employees is included, plus a quick course on advanced techniques for more experienced professionals. There is also a glossary of 250 international trade terms. New to this edition is a section on e-commerce in international marketing, listings for export and import software, and a list of Web sites for 94 export and import agencies and information sources. Johnson is a partner in an international trade law firm. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)