Export/import Procedures and Documentation

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AMACOM, 2010 - 624 pages

Newly updated, the indispensable guide that has helped thousands of people conduct their international business--trouble-free!

In the ever-changing world of complex international rules, laws, and regulations, even seasoned export/import professionals may find themselves in unfamiliar situations. This comprehensive answer book supplies readers with a clear view of the entire process, explaining the ins and outs of shipping and insurance; currency exchange; dealing with banks; contracts; customs; and transportation.

Completely revised and including 140 sample contracts, documents, and ready-to-use forms--Export/Import Procedures and Documentation contains up-to-the-minute information on new security procedures, the movement to Internet-based documentation, recently enacted Free Trade Agreements, increased compliance measures under the Consumer Products Safety Commission, and much more.

Written in clear, everyday language--and including checklists, questionnaires, and a glossary of international trading terms--this trusted resource gives import/export professionals everything they need to get the job done.

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About the author (2010)

THOMAS E. JOHNSON is a former partner in the law firms of Baker & McKenzie and Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg P.A. He has been appointed five times by the U.S. Secretary of Commerce to the Illinois District Export Council, and is a past president of the International Trade Club of Chicago.

DONNA L. BADE is the managing partner of the Chicago office of Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A, an international trade law firm. She has taught Import and Export Trade Law at The John Marshall Law School and is a speaker on issues related to importing and exporting.

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