Export/import procedures and documentation
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 a...
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| Formato: | Libro electrónico |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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New York :
American Management Association
2015.
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| Edición: | Fifth edition |
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| Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull: | https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009629847206719 |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- 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
- b. Pricing
- 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
- A. Products
- B. Volume
- C. Country Sourcing
- D. Identification of Suppliers
- E. Compliance With Foreign Law
- 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
- Booking 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
- 1. Importance of Written Agreements
- 2. Email or Internet Orders
- 3. The Formation of Purchase Agreements
- 4. Common Forms for the Formation of Purchase Agreements
- a. Price Lists
- b. Requests for Quotations and Offers to Purchase
- c. Quotations
- d. Purchase Orders
- e. Purchase Order Acknowledgments, Acceptances, and Sales Confirmations
- 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
- b. Quantity
- c. Pricing.
- d. Currency Fluctuations
- e. Payment Methods
- f. Import 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. Governing Law
- m. Dispute Resolution
- n. Termination
- C. Import Distributor and Sales Agent Agreements
- 1. Distinction Between Distributor and Sales Agent
- 2. Import Distributor Agreements
- a. Territory and Exclusivity
- b. Pricing
- c. Minimum Purchase Quantities
- d. Handling Competing Products
- e. Appointment of Subdistributors
- f. Use of Trade Names, Trademarks, and Copyrights
- g. Warranties and Product Liability
- 3. Import Sales Agent Agreements
- a. Commissions
- b. Pricing
- c. Shipment
- Chapter 8. Import Process and Documentation
- A. Importer Security Filing and the 10+2 Program
- B. Bills of Lading
- C. Commercial Invoices
- 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.
