Chapter1 Introduction 1
1.1The Characteristics of International Trade 1
1.2The Laws and Usual Practices of the International Trade 2
1.3The Major International Trade Organization in the World 3
1.4Mercantilism 5
1.5Absolute Advantage 6
1.6Comparative Advantage 7
Chapter2 International Trade Terms 13
2.1Components of Trade Terms 13
2.2INCOTERMS 14
2.3Interpretation of Trade Terms in INCOTERMS 2000 17
2.4Contrasts between FOB，CFR and CIF 23
2.5Considerations for Choosing Trade Terms 23
2.6Main Features of the INCOTERMS 2010 Rules 24
Chapter3 Terms of Commodity 28
3.1Name and Quality of Commodity 28
3.2Quantity of Commodity 32
Chapter4 Exchange Rate 40
4.1Definition of Exchange Rate 40
4.2Types of Exchange Rate Systems 40
4.3Floating Exchange Rate and International Trade 41
4.4Direct and Indirect Quotations 43
Chapter5 Export and Import Procedures 46
5.1GeneralProcedures of ExportTransaction 46
5.2General Procedures of Import Transaction 52
Chapter6 Modes of International Trade 57
6.1Exclusive Sales and Agency 57
6.2Invitation to Tender and Submission of Tender 59
6.3Counter Trade and Processing and Assembling Trade 63
6.4Auction and Consignment 64
Chapter7 Insurance 70
7.1Types of Insurance and Their Risks， Losses and Expenses 70
7.2Marine Insurance 71
7.3History of Insurance 72
7.4Complexity of Insurance Policy 74
Chapter8 Transportation 78
8.1Ocean Transportation 78
8.2Shipping Documents 82
8.3Other Modes of Transportation 92
Chapter9 International Settlements 98
9.1Advance Payment 98
9.2Open Account 98
9.3Documenta Collection 99
9.4Letter of Credit or Documentary Credit 101
9.5Bank for International Settlements 105
Chapter10 Negotiation of Contract 108
10.1The Steps of Signing a Contract 108
10.2The Form and Contents of a Contract 113
Chapter11 Commodity Inspection， Claim， Force Majeure and Arbitration 119
11.1Commodity Inspection 119
11.2Claims and Settlement of Claims 122
11.3Force Majeure 124
11.4Arbitration 125
参考文献 130