Export and Import Management: Text and Cases

This book provides an insight on how to effectively manage the export-import process, covering important functions of procedural formalities, documentation, custom clearance, regulatory compliance with various authorities involved, and safe and systematic realization of payments from abroad. Export and Import Management: Text and Cases will help readers to understand and analyse the risks involved, such as transport risks and credit and exchange rate fluctuation risks, at various stages of trade operations. Conceptualized and mapped to meet the curriculum requirements of all prominent universities in India, this book supplements the core theoretical foundations with demonstrative case lets, discussion questions, critical thinking questions, figures, tables and up-to-date coverage of Exim regulations. Besides being a staple read for students of Exim courses, it will be a useful companion for practising managers in the field. Contents: Understanding Export-Import Operations International Trading Environment Direction and Composition of India’s Foreign Trade E-commerce and Trade Information for Exporters Legal Formalities for Getting Started in Foreign Trade Product Selection and Adaptation for International Markets Regulation of Foreign Trade in India Understanding INCOTERMS 2020 International Sales Contracts Processing of an Export Order Export-Import Documentation Pre-shipment Export Credit Scheme Post-shipment Export Finance Scheme Methods of Payments Credit Insurance Policies and ECGC Duty Drawback Claim Procedure Export Promotion Measures Quality Control and Pre-shipment Inspection in Exports Dedicated Export Enclaves Special Economic Zones in India Legal Framework of Customs Law