Shipping Your Products Overseas (2008)
You will receive 2 credits (CE) upon completion of this course.
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Course Description
CERTIFICATE IN EXPORT MANAGEMENT SERIES(2008)
Author: John R. Jagoe, Managing Director, The Export Institute of the United States
Course Outline
- DUTIES OF A FOREIGN FREIGHT FORWARDER:
- Normal Functions and Responsibilities:
- As your agent, arranges shipment of your goods to a specified foreign location.
- Arranges for cargo insurance and advises you of required marking and labeling.
- Prepares and examines shipping documents for accuracy and completeness.
- Distributes shipping documents and, if requested, arranges for payment at bank.
- Clears your import shipments through U. S. Customs (as Customhouse Broker).
- EVALUATING AND SELECTING YOUR FOREIGN FREIGHT FORWARDER:
- Location of their nearest office
- Branches and affiliates in the United States
- Branches and affiliates in Your Export Markets
- Are They a Full Service Forwarder? Can they provide the following services?
- Items covered: Ocean freight, air freight, consolidation, banking and ability to process foreign imported goods on your behalf (as a Customhouse Broker).
- Will they extend credit terms?
- Operating hours
- Customer references
- Sources of information on Foreign Freight Forwarders
- Illustration: Checklist for Evaluating Potential Forwarders
- FOREIGN TRADE TERMS (INCOTERMS) - RESPONSIBILITIES OF SELLER AND BUYER:
- Flow Chart: Breakdown Dividing Responsibilities and Charges Between the Seller (Exporter) and the Buyer (Importer)
- MAJOR INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING DOCUMENTS:
- Sample documents, who normally completes them, and how they are used:
- Shipper's Letter of Instructions
- Commercial Invoice
- Packing List
- Shipper's Export Declaration (SED)
- Pre-Inspection Certificate (PIC)
- Certificate of Insurance
- Certificate of Origin
- Consular Invoice
- Dock Receipt
- Ocean Bill of Lading
- Air Waybill of Lading
- Apostille (International Notarization)
- SECURE AN EXPORT LICENSE:
- U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR)
- U.S. Economic and Trade Sanctions
- U.S. Anti-Boycott Laws and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
- FOREIGN IMPORT DUTIES AND TAXES:
- How to calculate landed cost including import duties and taxes.
More Information
| Language | English |
| Course Length | 6.00 hours |
| Duration of Access | 12 months |
| Continuing Education Credits | 2 |
| Instructor | Self Study |
| Vendor | Export Institute of the United States |
| Course Certification | Certificate of Completion |
| Prerequisites/Audience | No prerequisites. Designed for sales and marketing executives, export management consultants, export sales agents, export management companies, college educators, export trainers, government officials, and entrepreneurs who are seeking a new and lucractive career in exporting. |
| Requirements/Materials Included | All materials needed are available within the courses. However, if you purchase the Export Management Certificate Program Bundle, you will receive without charge the most recently-updated (now the 2008) edition of the Export Sales & Marketing Manual (a $295.00 value) to act as their classroom guide. The Export Sales & Marketing Manual 2008 is not required for this course, but it can be used as a reference for years to come. |