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 addresses the selection criteria, operational procedures, cost structure, and key points for risk prevention in export agency services, helping enterprises avoid trade risks and enhance export efficiency.
This article provides a detailed explanation of the core aspects of freight forwarding export operations, including the process flow, cost structure, and risk prevention. It aims to assist foreign trade enterprises in mastering the latest key points of freight forwarding cooperation in 2025, ensuring compliance and efficiency in international trade.
Authoritative answers from industry experts with 20 years of experience on 12 key concerns of foreign trade clients, including the scope of export agency services, cost structure, and compliance risks.
This article addresses the most pressing concern for foreign trade enterprises—fund recovery—by analyzing the payment collection process in consignment export, key points of foreign exchange management, risk prevention measures, and legal safeguards under the latest international trade policies.
This article focuses on imported electronics and technology products from Germany, analyzing key points in foreign trade import and export. It covers processes, market advantages, trade conditions, and certification assistance, providing you with professional guidance.
This article focuses on the foreign trade of imported carpets, analyzing the processes and advantages across different markets. It covers documentation and logistics handling, examines trade trends, and provides a practical guide for the imported carpet business.
This article provides a detailed explanation of the export service procedures, fee structures, legal risks, and common issues in port warehousing and agency services, assisting foreign trade enterprises in mastering the latest operational standards for 2025 and avoiding potential risks in cross-border logistics.
This article provides a detailed breakdown of the cost structure for export agency services, covering major expense categories such as customs clearance, logistics, and tax rebates. It explains the differences between per-transaction fees and percentage-based charges, and offers five practical tips for selecting agency services to avoid common pitfalls.
This article provides a detailed explanation of the seven core issues regarding export agency commissions, covering commission calculation methods, legal risk prevention, key points of tax treatment, and more, to assist enterprises in conducting international trade safely and compliantly.
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