Export/import procedures and documentation / Donna L. Bade.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bade, Donna L., author.

Contributor:

Johnson, Thomas E., 1948-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Export marketing--United States.

Export marketing.

Exports--United States--Forms.

Exports.

Imports--United States--Forms.

Imports.

Foreign trade regulation.

International trade.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Edition:

Fifth edition.

Place of Publication:

New York : American Management Association, 2015.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

The details of international business are growing more complex by the day—and even the most seasoned professionals can find themselves in need of guidance. This comprehensive answer book supplies readers with a clear view of the entire export/import process, explaining the ins and outs of shipping and insurance; payment mechanisms; distributors vs. agents; customs and export control requirements; and transportation issues. Featuring dozens of sample contracts, procedures, checklists, and ready-to-use forms— Export/Import Procedures and Documentation is an authoritative voice in the everchanging, often confusing world of international laws and regulations. The revised fifth edition contains new and expanded information on topics including: Corporate oversight and compliance • Valuation • The Export Control Reform Act • Licensing requirements and exceptions • International Commerce Trade Terminology • The shifting definition of “Country of Origin” • Specialized exporting and importing • And more Thorough and accessible, this trusted resource provides readers with the tools they need to manage supply chain dynamics around the world, and keep everything organized, up-to-date, and above board each step of the way.

Contents:

Intro

Title

Copyright

Contents

Preface

Acknowledgments

About the Author

Part I Organizing for Export and Import Operations

Chapter 1. Organizing for Export and Import Operations

A. Export Compliance Department

B. Import Department

C. Combined Export and Import Departments

D. Manuals of Procedures and Documentation

E. Record-Keeping Compliance

F. Software

G. Federal, State, International, and Foreign Law

Part II Exporting: Procedures and Documentation

Chapter 2. Exporting: Preliminary Considerations

A. Products

B. Volume

C. Country Market and Product Competitiveness Research

D. Identification of Customers: End Users, Distributors, and Sales Agents

E. Compliance With Foreign Law

1. Industry Standards

2. Foreign Customs Laws

3. Government Contracting

4. Exchange Controls and Import Licenses

5. Value-Added Taxes

6. Specialized Laws

F. Export Controls and Licenses

G. Patent, Trademark, and Copyright Registrations and Infringements

H. Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreements

I. Antiboycott Compliance

J. Employee Sales Visits to Foreign Countries-Immigration and Customs Compliance

1. Carnets

K. Utilization of Freight Forwarders and Foreign Customs Brokers

L. Export Packing and Labeling (Hazardous Materials)

M. Terms of Sale

N. Consignments

O. Leases

P. Marine and Air Casualty Insurance

Q. Methods of Transportation

Booking Transportation

R. Country of Origin Marking

S. Foreign Warehousing and Free Trade Zones

T. Export Financing and Payment Insurance

U. Tax Incentives

V. Export Trading Companies, Export Trade Certificates of Review, and Export Management Companies

W. Translation

X. Foreign Branch Operations, Subsidiaries, Joint Ventures, and Licensing

Y. Electronic Commerce.

Chapter 3. Exporting: Sales Documentation

A. Isolated Sales Transactions

1. Importance of Written Agreements

2. Email Orders

3. The Formation of Sales Agreements

4. Common Forms for the Formation of Sales Agreements

a. Price Lists

b. Requests for Quotations

c. Quotations and Costing Sheets

d. Purchase Orders

e. Purchase Order Acknowledgments, Acceptances, and Sales Confirmations

f. Pro Forma Invoices

g. Commercial Invoices

h. Conflicting Provisions in Seller and Buyer Sales Documentation

i. Side Agreements

B. Ongoing Sales Transactions

1. Correlation with Documentation for Isolated Sales Transactions

2. Important Provisions in International Sales Agreements

a. Selling and Purchasing Entities

b. Quantity

c. Pricing

d. Currency Fluctuations

e. Payment Methods

f. Export Financing

g. Security Interest

h. Passage of Title, Delivery, and Risk of Loss

i. Warranties and Product Defects

j. Preshipment Inspections

k. Export Licenses

l. Import Licenses and Foreign Government Filings

m. Governing Law

n. Dispute Resolution

o. Termination

C. Export Distributor and Sales Agent Agreements

1. Distinction Between Distributor and Sales Agent

2. Export Distributor Agreements

a. Territory and Exclusivity

b. Pricing

c. Minimum Purchase Quantities

d. Handling Competing Products

e. Effective Date and Government Review

f. Appointment of Subdistributors

g. Use of Trade Names, Trademarks, and Copyrights

h. Warranties and Product Liability

3. Export Sales Agent Agreements

a. Commissions

c. Shipment

d. Warranties

e. Relationship of the Parties

D. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Compliance

E. U.S. Export Control Laws

Chapter 4. Exporting: Other Export Documentation

A. Freight Forwarders.

B. Shipper's Letters of Instructions

C. Commercial Invoices

D. Bills of Lading

E. VOCCs and NVOCCs

F. Packing Lists

G. Inspection Certificates

H. Marine and Air Casualty Insurance Policies and Certificates

I. Dock and Warehouse Receipts

J. Consular Invoices

K. Certificates of Origin

L. Certificates of Free Sale

M. Delivery Instructions and Delivery Orders

N. Special Customs Invoices

O. Shipper's Declarations for Dangerous Goods

P. Precursor and Essential Chemical Exports

Q. Animal, Plant, and Food Export Certificates

R. Drafts for Payment

S. Letters of Credit

T. Electronic Export Information

U. Freight Forwarder's Invoices

V. Air Cargo Security and C-TPAT

1. Air Cargo Security

2. Customs and Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT)

Chapter 5. Export Controls and Licenses

A. Introduction

B. Scope of the EAR

C. Commerce Control List

D. Export Destinations

E. Customers, End Users, and End Uses

F. Ten General Prohibitions

G. License Exemptions and Exceptions

H. License Applications and Procedures

1. Documentation From Buyer

2. License Application Form

3. Procedures

I. Re-Exports

J. Export Documentation and Record-Keeping

K. Special Comprehensive Licenses

L. Technology, Software, and Technical Assistance Exports

M. Validated End-User Program

N. Antiboycott Regulations

O. Violations and Penalties

P. Embargoes and Trade Sanctions Programs

R. U.S. Munitions and Arms Exports

S. Enforcement

Part III Importing: Procedures and Documentation

Chapter 6. Importing: Preliminary Considerations

C. Country Sourcing

D. Identification of Suppliers

1. Foreign Export Controls

2. Exchange Control Licenses

3. Export Quotas

F. U.S. Customs Considerations.

1. Utilization of Customs Brokers

2. Importation Bonds

3. Importer's Liability and Reasonable Care

4. Application for Importer's Number

5. Ports of Entry

6. Import Quotas

7. Antidumping, Countervailing, and Other Special Duties

8. Classification

9. Valuation

10. Duty-Free and Reduced Duty Programs

11. Column 2 Imports

12. Deferred Duty Programs (Bonded Warehousing and Foreign Trade Zones)

13. Record-Keeping Requirements

14. Customs Rulings

G. Import Packing and Labeling

H. U.S. Commercial Considerations

1. Prevailing Market Price

2. Buy American Policies

3. U.S. Industry Standards

I. Terms of Purchase

J. Consignments

K. Leases

L. Marine and Air Casualty Insurance

M. Method of Transportation

N. Import Financing

O. Patent, Trademark, and Copyright Registrations and Infringements

P. Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreements

Q. Payment

R. Translation

S. Foreign Branch Operations, Subsidiaries, Joint Ventures, and Licensing

T. Electronic Commerce

Chapter 7. Importing: Purchase Documentation

A. Isolated Purchase Transactions

2. Email or Internet Orders

3. The Formation of Purchase Agreements

4. Common Forms for the Formation of Purchase Agreements

b. Requests for Quotations and Offers to Purchase

c. Quotations

f. Commercial Invoices

g. Conflicting Provisions in Seller and Buyer Sales Documentation

h. Side Agreements

B. Ongoing Purchase Transactions

1. Correlation With Documentation for Isolated Purchase Transactions

2. Important Provisions in International Purchase Agreements

a. Purchasing and Selling Entities

c. Pricing.

d. Currency Fluctuations

f. Import Financing

l. Governing Law

m. Dispute Resolution

n. Termination

C. Import Distributor and Sales Agent Agreements

2. Import Distributor Agreements

e. Appointment of Subdistributors

f. Use of Trade Names, Trademarks, and Copyrights

g. Warranties and Product Liability

3. Import Sales Agent Agreements

Chapter 8. Import Process and Documentation

A. Importer Security Filing and the 10+2 Program

B. Bills of Lading

D. Pro Forma Invoices

E. Packing Lists

F. Inspection Certificates

G. Drafts for Payment

H. Arrival Notices

I. Pickup and Delivery Orders

J. Automated Commercial Environment (ACE)

K. Entry/Immediate Delivery

L. Entry Summary

M. Other Entries

N. Reconciliation

O. GSP, AGOA-Special Programs

P. NAFTA/Other FTA Certificates of Origin

Q. Specialized Products Import Entry Forms

R. Examination and Detention

S. Liquidation Notices

T. Notices of Redelivery

U. Post Entry Amendment

V. Requests for Information

W. Notices of Action

X. Protests

Y. Record-Keeping

Z. Administrative Summons

AA. Search Warrants

BB. Grand Jury Subpoenas

CC. Seizure Notices

DD. Prepenalty Notices

EE. Penalty Notices

FF. Customs Audits

GG. Penalties

HH. Prior Disclosure

II. Court of International Trade

JJ. Appeals

KK. Offers of Compromise

LL. ITC and Commerce Questionnaires.

Part IV Global Customs Considerations.

Notes:

Revised edition of Thomas E. Johnson's and Donna L. Bade's Export/import procedures and documentation, 4th edition, published in 2010.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

Related Work:

Johnson, Thomas E., 1948- Export/import procedures and documentation.

ISBN:

9780814434765

0814434762

OCLC:

900606495