Understanding Exporting & Incoterms®

This course is an overview of international trade procedures which are explained in simple everyday terms. This course will provide delegates with a good understanding and knowledge of current best practice, enabling customs compliance whilst maintaining profitability.

The course also includes Incoterms® covering the risk, responsibility and obligation between the buyer and the seller for each term.

Contents:

• What is an export and the export process
• The importance of UK trade agreements
• What is a contract of sale and a purchase order?
• The importance of Commodity/Tariff codes in international trade
• An overview of packaging, shipping marks and handling labels
• Why as an exporter you must be aware of embargoes and sanctions?
• What type of goods are controlled with export licences?
• Explanation of why you need Proof of Export
• The different types of standard documents used in exporting goods
• An explanation of the Risk, Cost and Obligations in the delivery of goods from the Seller to the Buyer
• What Incoterms® DO NOT cover
• Where to use Incoterms®
• The importance of how they are written on international trade documentation
• A description of each Incoterm®
• Common misunderstanding and pitfalls when using Incoterms®
• Sources of information

Full day training event, including an 1-hour lunch break at 12:30pm

Our professional training events are delivered live online via Zoom.

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