Category Archives: Export Import Business

Everything about High Sea Sales

High Sea sales (HSS) is a sale carried out by the actual consignee (ie, the consignee shown in the Bill of Lading) to another buyer while the goods are yet on high seas or after their dispatch from the port of loading (POL) and before their arrival at the port of discharge (POD). You can learn about all export-import documentation and procedure from a well-known… Read More »

Tips for sending samples to foreign buyers

  When an exporter deals with the foreign buyers, he should always be prepared in order to provide samples of his products. Promotional measures are always beneficial for a healthy start. It thus depends on him in order to provide his products samples whether they are free of cost or on a minimum charge. A new… Read More »

What are Ex- factory terms in Imports and Exports

Ex-works terms or ex-factory terms are commonly been used in the business of import and export. Understanding these terms is important to undertake any import/export business from any country successfully. Ex-factory price means, the selling cost of goods from Seller’s factory. If a buyer agrees to ex-works terms, he/she would be liable to undertake all… Read More »

For an Importer how safe is Letter of Credit (LOC)

Letter of credit is a safe mode of payment commonly for any business especially in international business also. Letter of credit is been known to be one of the safest payment options for importers in international trade transactions. The reasons why L/C is a very important tool for export-import transactions is primarily due to the… Read More »

How To Choose The Right Product For Your Export Business?

  Selection of export products for sale has to be the toughest decision you will face when starting out in international trade. It should be the first step you take even before getting into the details on how to start export business. The right product to sell is the most critical stage in creating a… Read More »