Chapter 1General Introduction to International Trade
Objectives
1The Origin of International Trade
2The Functions of International Tade
3The Classifications of International Trade
4International Trade Versus Domestic Trade
5Major Analysis Indicators of International Trade
Evaluation
Key Terms
Exercises
Chapter 2International Trade Terms
Objectives
1Definition and Roles of Trade Term
2International Trade Usages
3INCOTERMS 2000 and INCOTERMS 2010
4FOB, CFR and CIF
5FCA, CPT and CIP
6Other Terms
7Determinants of Trade Term Choices
Evaluation
Key Terms
Exercises
Chapter 3International Cargo Pricing
Objectives
1Determinants of International Cargo Price
2The Pricing Principles in International Trade
3Pricing Methods
4Price Composition and Conversion of Major Trade Terms
5Commissions and Discounts
6The Choice of Invoice Currency
7Export Cost Accounting
Evaluation
Key Terms
Exercises
Chapter 4Commodity Terms
Objectives
1Commodity as the Subject Matter of Contract
2Quality of Commodity
3Quantity of Commodity
4Packaging of Commodity
Evaluation
Key Terms
Exercises
Chapter 5International Cargo Transportation
Objectives
1Modes of International Cargo Transportation
2Shipment Clause
Evaluation
Key Terms
Exercises
Chapter 6International Cargo Insurance
Objectives
1Factors of International Cargo Insurance
2Principles of International Cargo Insurance
3Ocean Marine International Cargo Insurance
4Other Types of International Cargo Insurance
5Insurance Clause in the Contract
6International Cargo Insurance Practice
Evaluation
Key Terms
Exercises
Chapter 7International Payment Tools
Objectives
1General Introduction to Payment Tools
2Bill of Exchange
3Promissory Note
4Check
Evaluation
Key Terms
Exercises
Chapter 8International Payment Methods
Objectives
1General Introduction to Payment Methods
2Remittance
3Collection
4Letter of Credit
5Determinants of Payment Methods Choices
Evaluation
Key Terms
Exercises
Chapter 9Commodity Inspection and Customs Clearance
Objectives
1Significance of Commodity Inspection
2Major Inspection Organizations and Inspection Standards
3Inspection Procedures
4Inspection Clause in the Contract
5Introduction to Customs Clearance of General Import and Export Cargo
6Export Customs Clearance of General Export Cargo
7Import Customs Clearance of General Import Cargo
Evaluation
Key Terms
Exercises
Chapter 10Documentation
Objectives
1General Introduction to Documentation
2Bills of Exchange
3Commercial Invoice
4Insurance Documents
5Major Types of Transportation Documents
6Packing Weight Measurement List
7Certificate of Origin
8Inspection Certificate
Evaluation
Key Terms
Exercises
Chapter 11Disputes and Settlements
Objectives
1Claims in International Trade
2General Settlements of Claims
3International Arbitration
4Force Majeure
Evaluation
Key Terms
Exercises
Chapter 12International Trade Contracts and Procedures
Objectives
1Establishment of Sales Contracts
2Remedies for Breach of Contract
3Export Procedures
4Import Procedures
5Managing International Trade Procedures
Evaluation
Key Terms
Exercises
Chapter 13Trade Forms
Objectives
1Distribution and Agency
2Tender and Action
3Countertrade
4Futures
5Outsourcing
Evaluation
Key Terms
Exercises
Chapter 14E-commerce
Objectives
1Development of Ecommerce
2Ecommerce Procedures
3Application of Ecommerce in International Trade
Evaluation
Key Terms
Exercises
Glossary