Export/Import Procedures and Documentation (Export/Import Procedures & Documentation)

By Donna L. Bade and Thomas E. Johnson

Book Overview

Newly updated, the indispensable guide that has helped thousands of people conduct their international business--trouble-free In the ever-changing world of complex international rules, laws, and regulations, even seasoned export/import professionals may find themselves in unfamiliar situations. This comprehensive answer book supplies readers with a clear view of the entire process, explaining the ins and outs of shipping and insurance; currency exchange; dealing with banks; contracts; customs; and transportation. Completely revised and including 140 sample contracts, documents, and ready-to-use forms--"Export/Import Procedures and Documentation" contains up-to-the-minute information on new security procedures, the movement to Internet-based documentation, recently enacted Free Trade Agreements, increased compliance measures under the Consumer Products Safety Commission, and much more. Written in clear, everyday language--and including checklists, questionnaires, and a glossary of international trading terms--this trusted resource gives import/export professionals everything they need to get the job done. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 081440734X
• ISBN13: 9780814407349
• Release Date: January 2005
• Publisher: AMACOM/American Management Association
• Length: 568 Pages
• Weight: 3.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.8" x 8.8" x 11.3"
• Age Range: 17 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 12 and higher

Customer Reviews

Valuable information

This book is large because it contains a lot of information you may not care about. For example, how to set up a corporate ex/im department. What you pay for are those sections of some chapters that are on point. This is information you probably wont get anywhere else. Whereas the book is somewhat out of date-- it contains copies of a lot of old paper forms whereas the world is going digital and online-- it's good to have...

Most comprehensive in the market

As the title suggests, this is a documentation book and does this job really well. I bought this book as a novice without any knowledge of the procedure and I can comment that now I have good knowledge of the process. Small companies can benefit and may need only 1/4 of this book and large organizations can search from the huge pile of information. Even if you are starting out a small export business, this is one book you...

An outstanding practical reference for active exporters.

Our copy of this book is being used constantly by our consulting staff. It covers the complicated process of shipping products to foreign markets. We recommend it to our clients, especially those who handle their own international shipping, insurance and payment processing. John R. Jagoe, Director, Export Institute.