I. | DUTIES OF A FOREIGN FREIGHT FORWARDER: |
| | A. Normal Functions and Responsibilities: |
| | 1.As your agent, arranges shipment of your goods to a specified foreign location.
2. Arranges for cargo insurance and advises you of required marking and labeling.
3. Prepares and examines shipping documents for accuracy and completeness.
4. Distributes shipping documents and, if requested, arranges for payment at bank.
5. Clears your import shipments through U. S. Customs (as Customhouse Broker).
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| II. | EVALUATING AND SELECTING YOUR FOREIGN FREIGHT FORWARDER: |
| | A. Location of their nearest office |
| | B. Branches and affiliates in the United States |
| | C. Branches and affiliates in Your Export Markets |
| | D. Are They a Full Service Forwarder? Can they provide the following services? |
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| 1. | Items covered: Ocean freight, air freight, consolidation, banking and ability to process foreign imported goods on your behalf (as a Customhouse Broker). |
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| | E. Will they extend credit terms? |
| | F. Operating hours |
| | G. Customer references |
| | H. Sources of information on Foreign Freight Forwarders |
| | I. Illustration: Checklist for Evaluating Potential Forwarders
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| III. | FOREIGN TRADE TERMS (INCOTERMS) - RESPONSIBILITIES OF SELLER AND BUYER: |
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| A. | Flow Chart: Breakdown Dividing Responsibilities and Charges Between the Seller (Exporter) and the Buyer (Importer) |
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| IV. | MAJOR INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING DOCUMENTS: |
| | A. Sample documents, who normally completes them, and how they are used: |
| | 1. Shipper's Letter of Instructions
2. Commercial Invoice
3. Packing List
4. Shipper's Export Declaration (SED)
5. Pre-Inspection Certificate (PIC)
6. Certificate of Insurance
7. Certificate of Origin
8. Consular Invoice
9. Dock Receipt
10. Ocean Bill of Lading
11. Air Waybill of Lading
12. Apostille (International Notarization)
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| V. | SECURE AN EXPORT LICENSE: |
| | A. U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) |
| | B. U.S. Economic and Trade Sanctions |
| | C. U.S. Anti-Boycott Laws and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
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| VI. | FOREIGN IMPORT DUTIES AND TAXES: |
| | A. How to calculate landed cost including import duties and taxes. |
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Who should take this course: Sales and marketing executives, export management
consultants, export sales agents, export management companies, college educators,
export trainers, government officials, and entrepreneurs seeking a new career.
Available: Available NOW for registration. Estimated completion time: 4 to 8 hours.
Tuition: $195.00 at time of registration. To register,  .
To learn about educational discounts, volume pricing, licensing and re-labeling
arrangements, contact the Export Institute USA at (952) 943-1505.
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