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IBS101 - Introduction to International Business

A basic overview of international business to introduce students to international trade concepts. Focus of the course is on international business environment issues that influence global business practices, decisions and applications.

Export/Import Procedures

There are a lot more documents and procedures that are required if exporting some specific products. For food product example, the exporter needs to provide health inspection certificates and sanitary certificates. Some export and import procedure(s) and documentation can turn out to be very costly as well. All costs need to be considered for your export business In order to apply those certificates, special import and export procedure(s) need to be concluded.

Incoterms for Beginners

Incoterms are international trade delivery terms that cover who is responsible for which part of the logistics process. Incoterms 2020 is the latest version and the one we'll be focusing on in this video, but we'll also be making some comparisons with Incoterms® 2000.


1:24 - EXW (Ex Works) 1:48 - FOB (Free on Board) 2:31 - CFR & CIF (Cost & Freight, Cost Insurance Freight) 3:05 - DDP & DDU / DAP (Delivery Duty Paid / Delivered at Place)

Building an Import / Export Business

9. Identify the Key Elements of Export Strategies. (IV)

10. Differentiate the Major Operational Forms (licensing, joint ventures, etc.) Used in Global Business Activities. (IV)

Understand the Export Process

This video outlines the important steps companies must take in order to begin exporting overseas. Learn how to become export-ready with this overview of the US export process by watching the video and visit trade.gov for more information about the US export process. For more: https://www.trade.gov/learn-how-export

Export - Import eBooks

United States Exports Reports