Import/Export For Dummies^®

by John J. Capela

• ISBN13: 9780470403297
• ISBN10: 0470403292
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2008-09-01
• Publisher: For Dummies

Summary

A clear, easy-to-understand primer on the exciting world of import/exportThe United States imports $1.2 trillion and exports $772 billion in goods on an annual basis. Import/Export For Dummies provides entrepreneurs and small- to medium-size businesses with the critical information they need to begin exporting their products around the world and importing goods to sell in America. This practical guide covers the ins and outs of developing or expanding operations to capture a share of this growing market, with details on the top ten countries with which America trades, from Canada to Germany to China.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Breaking into the Import/Export Business.

Introducing Import/Export

Figuring Out Your Role in the Import/Export Business

Rules and Regulations to Consider before You Get Started

Organizing for Import and Export Operations

Selecting Products and Suppliers.

Selecting the Right Products

Connecting with Overseas Suppliers for Your Imports

Finding U.S. Suppliers for Your Exports

Identifying Your Target Market and Finding Customers.

Looking at Marketing

Researching Export Markets

Researching Import Markets

Making Export Contacts and Finding Customers

Locating Customers for Your Imports

Completing the Transaction: International Trade Procedures and Regulations.

Making the Sale: Pricing, Quotes, and Shipping Terms

Methods of Payment

Packing and Shipping ù with the Right Documentation

Getting Your Goods: Customs Requirements and the Entry Process

The Part of Tens.

Ten Keys to Becoming a Successful Importer

Ten Keys to Becoming a Successful Exporter

Appendixes.

Glossary

Resources

Distributor and Agency Agreement Outlines

Index

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