Understanding Exporting

This popular course is aimed at people involved with export sales, payment, documentation, dispatch and import/export activities. It also provides an excellent opportunity for import/export supervisors and managers to acquire a good understanding of the work carried out by their staff.

International trade concepts and procedures are explained in simple everyday terms and delegates leave equipped with a good understanding and knowledge of current best practice.

Contents:

• Current EU and non-EU business
• BREXIT impact
• What is an export and the export process
• Why is it important to know where the UK has trade agreements
• What is a contract of sale and what content is required?
• What is a purchase order and what content is required?
• What are Incoterms and the importance of using them in an international contract.
• 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?
• The advantages of using freight forwarders.
• Why must you give your forwarder written instructions when asking them to arrange the export of your goods?
• Explanation of why you need Proof of Export.
• The different types of standard documents used in exporting goods.
• Sources of information

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