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.
As a member of the export formalities agency service, the agency company can provide a one - stop service for the whole process from pre - export consultation and plan planning to post - export tracking services, relieving a lot of burdens for enterprises. Especially for exports to markets like Japan, the agency company not only needs to be familiar with Japanese laws, regulations, and relevant standards, but also needs to understand the local culture and customs to ensure smooth exports.
This article answers core questions such as qualification requirements, service processes, cost structures, and risk avoidance for import and export agencies. Combining with the latest policies of the General Administration of Customs in 2025, it provides a decision - making basis for enterprises to choose compliant agencies.
With the advancement of the Belt and Road Initiative, the number of Chinese foreign contracted engineering projects has been continuously increasing. For the export goods in these projects, enterprises need to understand and comply with a series of regulations and processes. This article will analyze these contents in detail.
How is the agency export handling fee calculated?
This article details 4 mainstream settlement methods of agency export service fees, analyzes the matching principle between the service scope and cost composition, and provides 3 practical suggestions to avoid settlement disputes.
In export goods transactions, it is a crucial link for enterprises to collect payment from overseas customers. Especially with the popularization of cross - border payment tools, such as the WISE account, more and more enterprises and customers are inclined to choose this efficient and convenient way to complete the capital transfer. So, is it feasible for overseas customers to transfer money to a domestic public account through the WISE corporate account? The following will analyze from aspects such as foreign exchange management regulations, the characteristics of the WISE account and matters needing attention in actual operation.
This article answers core questions related to optical fiber cable exports, such as tariff policies, international certifications, logistics solutions, and payment risks, helping enterprises master the latest trade compliance points in 2025 and avoid export risks.
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