主讲教师夏夕美.ppt

主讲教师：夏夕美 The first step in an import transaction is to select the commodity you wish to import. And find out whether a import license is needed and can be obtained before you start the negotiation and follow the procedure for grant of import license. A transaction starts from negotiating the terms of import contract that will determine the rights and obligations of both the importer. (inquiry, offer, counter-offer and acceptance) Generally speaking, the contract must be made in written form. If L/C will be used for payment, the importer should open the L/C in time in favor of the exporter who would usually arrange production or shipment after receiving this L/C. The importer is responsible for shipment under certain trade terms such as FOB, he should arrange the transportation and keep the exporter informed of the progress in order to facilitate smooth delivery of the goods. Document examination is a very important step and this should be done with great care. Either the issuing bank or the importer should scrutinize the documents to ensure that documents are delivered in accordance with L/C terms, Then make payment. All goods imported into a country have to pass through the procedure of Customs clearance as they cross the border. The goods are examined, appraised, assessed, valuated and then allowed to be taken out of charge of the Customs for use by the importer. With the shipping documents, the importer can now take delivery of the goods from the carrier. After that, re-inspection should be carried out to confirm if the goods are up to the standard set in the sales contract. After the inspection, if problems such as weight shortage, inferior quality or wrong shipment are found, the importer should make claims against the exporter. Claims should be filed within the time limit stipulated in the sales contract. In case a claim cannot be settled between the parties involved through negotiation, the dispute should be submitted to mediation or arbitration if t