国际贸易实务[考试].docVIP

What is international trade? International trade is the fair and deliberate exchange of goods and services across national boundaries. international trade VS. foreign trade International trade generally refers to the exchange of goods and services among different countries. It is the aggregate of the import and export of all the nations. Foreign trade refers to the exchange of goods and services of one country (region) with another country (region). It comprises two parts - import and export. 幻灯片2 Responsibilities and expenses Responsibilities include: Carrying out customs formalities for the goods Obtaining the import or export license Chartering a ship or booking shipping space Making insurance Asking for inspection Expenses comprise: Freight Loading and unloading expenses Insurance premium Warehouse charges Duties and taxes Miscellaneous expenses 幻灯片4 FOB: Free on Board (…named port of shipment) The seller’s obligations Provision of goods in conformity with the contract Export licenses, official documents and customs formalities Delivery Proof of delivery Costs and risks before the goods’ passing the ship’s rail Notice to the buyer The buyer’s obligations Payment for goods Import licenses, official documents and customs formalities Contract of carriage and insurance Taking delivery Transport document or equivalent electronic message Risks and costs after the goods’ passing the ship’s rail FOB Liner Terms FOB Under Tackle FOB Stowed FOB Trimmed FOB Stowed and Trimmed CIF: Cost, Insurance and Freight (…named port of destination) The seller’s obligations Provision of goods in conformity with the contract Export licenses, official documents and customs formalities Contract of carriage and insurance Delivery Risks before the goods’ passing the ship’s rail Notice to the buyer Proof of delivery, transport document or equivalent electronic message The buyer’s obligations Payment for goods Import licenses, official documents and customs formalities Taking