About the book

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:

1. Understanding Export-Import Operations
2. International Trading Environment
3. Direction and Composition of India’s Foreign Trade
4. E-commerce and Trade Information for Exporters
5. Legal Formalities for Getting Started in Foreign Trade
6. Product Selection and Adaptation for International Markets
7. Regulation of Foreign Trade in India
8. Understanding INCOTERMS 2020
9. International Sales Contracts
10. Processing of an Export Order
11. Export-Import Documentation
12. Pre-shipment Export Credit Scheme
13. Post-shipment Export Finance Scheme
14. Methods of Payments
15. Credit Insurance Policies and ECGC
16. Duty Drawback Claim Procedure
17. Export Promotion Measures
18. Quality Control and Pre-shipment Inspection in Exports
19. Dedicated Export Enclaves
20. Special Economic Zones in India
21. Legal Framework of Customs Law