Trade Essentials
Introduce various basic foreign trade knowledge to you.
Introduce various basic foreign trade knowledge to you.
This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the shipping process for beginners in foreign trade, addressing the validity of bill of lading copies, the operation of telex release bills of lading, and the division of responsibilities under FOB terms, helping novices clarify procedures and successfully complete export transactions.
This article takes the HS code of white chocolate as an example to detail the steps for querying the unified HS codes of ASEAN countries through the Vietnam Customs official website. It also outlines the background and trade advantages of the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area, helping foreign trade beginners quickly master HS code queries and seize opportunities in the ASEAN market.
This article discusses export cost accounting, exploring whether it is reliable to quote prices based on actual costs (purchase cost minus tax refunds), especially in highly competitive industries like packaging bags, and shares practical advice and real-world experience.
Export cost accounting is a systematic analysis of all costs of foreign trade enterprises to determine appropriate quotations and assess risks. This process involves the calculation of direct and indirect costs, logistics, taxes, customs fees, and other related expenses, which helps enterprises formulate export strategies and achieve profitability.
The following are eight common foreign trade payment methods: T/T Telegraphic Transfer, L/C Letter of Credit, D/P Documents against Payment, D/A Documents against Acceptance, O/A Open Account Payment, Escrow Service Confirmed Payment, Paypal Online Payment, Western Union Express Remittance.
This article provides a detailed analysis of the core issues in export agency service fees, including their composition, profit settlement cycles, and tax rebate allocation rules, helping companies clearly grasp the fund flow and key risk control points in agency cooperation.
This article addresses key issues in the collection process, account management, and risk prevention for export agency services, covering practical aspects such as the opening of foreign exchange accounts, tax handling, and fund security measures.
This article analyzes the attributes of export agency business from the perspective of international trade classification, clarifies its nature as a service trade, compares the differences with self-operated exports, and reveals the legal characteristics and compliance requirements of the foreign trade agency model.
This article provides a detailed analysis of the core differences between agency export and self-operated export across eight dimensions, including responsibility attribution, fund flow, and risk assumption, helping foreign trade enterprises choose the optimal trade model based on their development stage.
This article provides a detailed explanation of the seven core uses of the export agency certificate, its application process, and usage guidelines, covering key practical aspects such as tax refund declarations and foreign exchange verification. It aims to assist foreign trade enterprises in compliantly utilizing agency qualifications.
This article addresses core issues such as selection criteria, cost structure, and risk control for import and export agency services, offering practical recommendations for international trade agency operations in 2025 to help foreign trade enterprises mitigate transportation risks.
This article addresses core issues such as export agency qualification review, service scope, and fee structure. Through professional advice on customs AEO certification identification and contract risk avoidance, it helps foreign trade enterprises find compliant and reliable partners.
This article addresses 10 practical questions regarding the core functions, service scope, fee structure, and compliance risk management of import-export agency services, assisting foreign trade enterprises in quickly understanding the true value and key selection points of agency services.
This article systematically explains the definition of export agency services, service content, operational procedures, cost structure, and compliance key points, assisting foreign trade enterprises in quickly understanding the core advantages and risk prevention measures of the export agency model.
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