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Incoterms 2020 – what are the planned changes? 1

Incoterms 2020 – what are the planned changes?

March 6, 2020
International Incoterms commercial rules set the terms of sale and purchase. International Chamber of Commerce introduces modifications every decade to clarify ambiguities and adapt the rules to changes in international […]
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How to Clear Customs When Importing into the USA and Canada

March 6, 2020
One of the biggest challenges for importers is clearing customs for their products once they arrive in their home country. This guide will give a solid overview of how to […]
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How to find a Chinese business partner?

March 6, 2020
How to find a Chinese business partner via the Internet? Many importers look for the Chinese business partner on Chinese B2B portals. B2B (Business-to-Business) is a form of transaction between […]
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HOW TO LOSE $500,000 IN 6 MONTHS IMPORTING FROM CHINA

March 6, 2020
A couple of months ago this post went up: The Chinese are Coming: More and More Chinese Suppliers are Selling Direct to Consumers. It struck a chord with a A lot of […]
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GUIDE TO VISITING THE CANTON FAIR

March 5, 2020
he Canton Fair is the mecca for importers and every year over 180,000 buyers make the pilgrimage to Guangzhou to source products from over 60,000 Suppliers. If you’re unfamiliar with the […]
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HOW TO NEGOTIATE WITH CHINESE COMPANIES?

March 5, 2020
Asian business etiquette. How to conduct successful negotiations with Chinese companies? Communication etiquette has always been a feature which differentiated one culture from another. What is considered good manners may vary significantly depending on the country’s geographical location. Knowing what is considered good manners in our interlocutor’s country position us as well-educated people who have social experience and respect their partners, which is particularly important in China.
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CONTAINER MARKING SYSTEM GUIDELINES – SIZE, TYPE, AND CODE

March 3, 2020
Shipping goods by sea is the most cost-effective form of transport, Volumetric or Heavy goods shipping might be the only way to get goods overseas, as airlines can restrict the form […]
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SALE CONTRACT OR PROFORMA INVOICE

March 2, 2020
Problem with Proforma Invoice: Many foreign purchasers only sign a proforma invoice with a Chinese Supplier, when they want to start litigation or arbitration in China, they find that the […]

India Top Imported Items from China: Updated List 2019

March 2, 2020
Product code Product label India’s imports from China           Value in 2018-Q3 Value in 2018-Q4 Value in 2019-Q1 Value in 2019-Q2 ’85 Electrical machinery and equipment […]

AIR FREIGHT: NEW OFFICIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE INDUSTRY

March 2, 2020
Shipping cargo by air has always been a high cost-to-weight (Volumetric) form of shipment, countered by the fact that it’s the fastest way to transport goods internationally.  Air Cargo  WHAT […]
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