Chapter 1 General Introduction to International Trade
1.1 The Importance of International Trade
1.2 Theory of Comparative Advantage
1.3 Forms of International Trade
1.4 The Current Situation of Trade
1.5 Modes of International Trade
1.6 How to Study This Course
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Chapter 2 Negotiation and Performance of Business Contract
2.1 Contents and Forms of Contract
2.2 Preparations to Contract
2.3 Negotiations to Sign a Contract
2.4 Performance of a Contract
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Chapter 3 Import and Export Procedures
3.1 Procedures in Importing
3.2 Procedures in Exporting
3.3 Main Documents
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Chapter 4 Subject Matter of Contract
4.1 Name of Commodities
4.2 Quality of Commodities
4.3 Quantity of Commodities
4.4 Packing and Packaging of Commodities
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Chapter 5 Terms of Trade
5.1 A General Introduction of Trade Terms
5.2 Contents of Trade Terms
5.3 The Relationship of Price in Different Terms
5.4 Principles in Choosing Different Terms of Price
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Chapter 6 International Payment
6.1 Basic Modes of International Payment
6.2 Instruments of Payment
6.3 Letter of Credit (L/C)
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Chapter 7 International Cargo Transportation
7.1 Modes of Transport
7.2 Container Transport
7.3 Documents in Cargo Transportation
7.4 Clause of Shipment
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Chapter 8 Marine Cargo Insurance
8.1 Definition and Principles of Insurance
8.2 Marine Cargo Insurance
8.3 Insurances Clauses in Sales and Purchasing Contract
8.4 Institute Cargo Clauses of the Institute of London Underwriters
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Chapter 9 Inspection, Claim, Force Majeure and Arbitration
9.1 Inspection
9.2 Claim and Claim Settlement
9.3 Force Majeure
9.4 Arbitration
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Chapter 10 Agreements, Organizations and Protectionism
10.1 Domestic Laws
10.2 International Trade Customs and Agreements
10.3 Domestic Organizations
10.4 International Organizations
10.5 Protectionism
10.6 Tariff Barriers
10.7 Non-tariff Barriers
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Appendix I International Agreements
International Rules for the Interpretation of Trade Terms (INCOTERMS2000)
ICC UNIFORM CUSTOMS AND PRACTICE FOR DOCUMENTARY CREDITS (UCP600)
Appendix II Documents in the Process of Importing and Exporting
Sales Contract
Letter of Credit
Notification of Documentary Credit
Bill of Lading
Commercial Invoice
Insurance Policy
Shipping Advice
Certificate of Origin
References