Import/Export For Dummies^®

by John J. Capela

• ISBN13: 9780470403303
• ISBN10: 0470403306
• 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.Part I: Breaking into the Import/Export Business.Chapter 1: Introducing Import/Export.Chapter 2: Figuring Out Your Role in the Import/Export Business.Chapter 3: Rules and Regulations to Consider before You Get Started.Chapter 4: Organizing for Import and Export Operations.Part II: Selecting Products and Suppliers.Chapter 5: Selecting the Right Products.Chapter 6: Connecting with Overseas Suppliers for Your Imports.Chapter 7: Finding U.S. Suppliers for Your Exports.Part III: Identifying Your Target Market and Finding Customers.Chapter 8: Looking at Marketing.Chapter 9: Researching Export Markets.Chapter 10: Researching Import Markets.Chapter 11: Making Export Contacts and Finding Customers.Chapter 12: Locating Customers for Your Imports.Part IV: Completing the Transaction: International Trade Procedures and Regulations.Chapter 13: Making the Sale: Pricing, Quotes, and Shipping Terms.Chapter 14: Methods of Payment.Chapter 15: Packing and Shipping - with the Right Documentation.Chapter 16: Getting Your Goods: Customs Requirements and the Entry Process.Part V: The Part of Tens.Chapter 17: Ten Keys to Becoming a Successful Importer.Chapter 18: Ten Keys to Becoming a Successful Exporter.Part VI: Appendixes.Appendix A: Glossary.Appendix B: Resources.Appendix C: Distributor and Agency Agreement Outlines.Index.