International trade is very important for the continuation of globalization, and countries aim to increase exports and reduce imports in order to increase economic development. The exchange of goods that takes place beyond national borders is called foreign trade; It occurs in two different ways: import and export.

What are the Types of Foreign Trade?

It is possible to list the types of foreign trade as follows:

• Import: The process of purchasing goods and services made in another country is called import.
• Export: The process of selling domestically produced goods in another country is called export.

Export Procedures Processes

These processes can be itemized as follows;

• Order taking, preliminary meetings and correspondence,
• Price negotiations,
• Payment method, delivery method, export method negotiations,
• Preparation of documents,
• Production of goods,
• Delivery of the goods,
• Payment.

Export Operation Stages

Export operation stages start with preliminary negotiations. The operation stages are as follows;

• Showing sensitivity in export transactions and processing stages,
• Negotiating prices with the customer after preliminary discussions and conclusion of the sales contract,
• Reaching a mutual agreement on the price and then deciding on the payment method,
• Deciding on the delivery method after deciding on the payment method,
• Preparing documents based on these principles after deciding on the method of delivery,
• Deciding and clarifying all information such as the day of delivery, what the goods are, their quantity, etc. by mutual discussion,
• The shipping company steps in after the product is ready,

Foreign Trade Processes – Import

There are some stages that must be followed when performing operations in import processes. These stages pave the way for the transactions to be carried out smoothly. In order for import transactions to be carried out in a healthy manner, import procedures and operation stages must be carried out carefully. Import processes can be divided into three main items. These;

• Things to do before ordering and loading,
• Things to do during the transportation process,
• These are the procedures that must be carried out upon arrival of goods.

Import Procedures

These processes can be itemized as follows;

1. Order and Pre-Loading Procedures;

• GTIP Detection,
• Preparation of Documents,
• Control of Documents,
• Quality control,
• Insurance.

2. Shipping Process Transactions;

• Loading of Goods,
• Delivery of Documents,
• Import Preparation,
• Summary Statement.

3. Procedures to be carried out upon arrival of goods;

• Warehouse Operations,
• Customs clearance,
• Tax and Expense Payments,
• Domestic Transportation,

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