Trade Essentials
Introduce various basic foreign trade knowledge to you.
Introduce various basic foreign trade knowledge to you.
This article provides a complete analysis of the shipping process for foreign trade beginners, explaining the validity of bill of lading copies, telex release operations, and division of responsibilities under FOB terms, helping novices clarify processes and successfully complete export business.
Using white chocolate HS codes as an example, this article details steps to query unified ASEAN HS codes via Vietnam Customs’ official website. It outlines the China-ASEAN Free Trade Agreement’s context and trade advantages, helping export newcomers quickly master HS code queries and seize ASEAN market opportunities.
This article discusses export cost calculation, exploring whether pricing based on actual costs (purchase cost minus tax rebates) is reliable, especially in highly competitive industries like packaging bags, while sharing 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 explains in detail the definition of import/export agency, service scope, fee standards and risk prevention, helping foreign trade enterprises understand how to efficiently complete international trade business through professional agency companies.
This article provides a detailed analysis of the cost structure for importing VR equipment production lines from Japan in 2025, covering core cost items such as tariff calculations, transportation scheme selection, and technical certifications. It offers professional criteria for selecting agency companies and cost control strategies.
This article details seven core values of export agents, compares hidden costs of self-operated exports, and analyzes compliance risk avoidance strategies in cross-border trade to help companies accurately select foreign trade service solutions.
This article analyzes the fee structure of export agency companies, covering core items such as agency service fees, capital advance costs, and customs declaration surcharges, comparing 6 mainstream charging models including fixed commission and per-shipment billing to help you accurately control foreign trade costs.
This article answers 8 core questions about export agency service scope, pricing models, risk prevention, etc., helping foreign trade enterprises understand agency value and master key points for international trade service selection in 2025.
This article details three main methods of export agency freight allocation, analyzes applicable rules of trade terms, provides latest 2025 international transportation cost control suggestions, helping foreign trade enterprises establish clear cost accounting mechanisms.
This article explores the issue of repeated Proforma Invoice (PI) numbers, analyzing its impact on foreign clients accounting and customs clearance. It addresses questions about commercial invoice completion and whether to notify the client, offering practical advice with examples to ensure smooth export operations.
In-depth analysis of export agency service fee structures, including comparisons of three pricing models: percentage of cargo value, fixed service fee, and hybrid pricing, as well as the 2025 added special service fee standards such as green tariff declaration.
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