Chapter 1 Introduction to Import and Export Trade 1
1.1 Characteristics of Import and Export Trade 1
1.2 How to Get Started in Import and Export Trade 2
1.3 Tips on Getting Started an Import or Export Business 3
1.4 How to Write a Good Developing Letter 4
1.5 Structure of the Book 6
1.6 Summary 7
Chapter 2 Negotiation and Signing of Import and Export Contracts 9
2.1 Forms and Procedures of Negotiation 9
2.2 Negotiation of Main Clauses 12
2.3 Negotiation of General Clauses 14
2.4 Signing of Written Contracts 15
2.5 Forms of Written Contracts 16
2.6 Tips to Keep in Mind 26
2.7 Summary 26
Chapter 3 Performance of Import and Export Contracts 29
3.1 Performance of Import Contracts 29
3.2 Performance of Export Contracts 52
3.3 Summary 68
Chapter 4 Subject Matter of Contracts 70
4.1 Name and Quality of Goods 70
4.2 Quantity of Goods 79
4.3 Packaging of Goods 83
4.4 Summary 96
Chapter 5 International Price 99
5.1 Denotation of International Price 99
5.2 Trade Terms and International Trade Practices 100
5.3 Costing for Import and Export 121
5.4 Commission and Discount 129
5.5 Foreign Exchange Risk Management 131
5.6 Price Clauses in Contracts 133
5.7 Summary 134
Chapter 6 International Cargo Transportation 136
6.1 Marine/Ocean Cargo Transportation 136
6.2 Air Transportation 148
6.3 Multimodal Transportation 152
6.4 Other Modes of Transportation 154
6.5 Container Transportation 156
6.6 Transportation Clauses in Contracts 159
6.7 Transport Documents 165
6.8 Summary 176
Chapter 7 International Marine Cargo Insurance 179
7.1 Fundamental Principles of Marine Insurance 181
7.2 Main Coverage 183
7.3 Types of Insurance under ICC,2009 188
7.4 Types of Marine Cargo Insurance under PICC,2009 195
7.5 Insurance Practice 198
7.6 Insurance Clauses in Contracts 206
7.7 Summary 207
Chapter 8 International Payment 209
8.1 Instruments 209
8.2 Traditional Methods of International Payment 220
8.3 Other Methods of International Payment or Banking Services 248
8.4 Summary 258
Chapter 9 General Clauses in Contracts 262
9.1 Inspection 262
9.2 Disputes and Claims 273
9.3 Force Majeure 278
9.4 Retention of Title 281
9.5 Arbitration and Mediation 282
9.6 Summary 292
Chapter 10 E-commerce in Import and Export Trade of Goods 296
10.1 Importance of E-commerce 296
10.2 Purposes of Making Use of the Internet 297
10.3 Benefits of E-commerce 298
10.4 How to Start E-commerce 299
10.5 Types of E-markets 301
10.6 Electronic Payment Mechanisms 304
10.7 Risks in E-commerce 307
10.8 Summary 309
Chapter 11 Common Fraud Schemes and Management 311
11.1 What is Fraud? 311
11.2 Types of Common Fraud in International Trade and Management 312
11.3 Summary 323
Appendix 1 Sea Waybill 325
Appendix 2 Multimodal Transport B/L 326
Appendix 3 Forwarder's Cargo Receipt 327
References 328
后记 330