Export/Import Procedures and Documentation (5th edition)

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 ever-changing, often confusing world of international laws and regulations. The revisedfifth 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

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.