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WHY PURCHASE THIS GUIDE?

Increased globalisation is affecting economies across the world. South Africa is no exception but it is particularly vulnerable to the rising and falling trends typical of the international market. Service companies clearly need to position themselves in the most advantageous way possible if they are to keep up with the ever-changing and very uncertain international trade environment whilst assisting their clients throughout this process. This 504 page Export Guide encompasses amendments to global rules and regulations pertinent to all aspects of international trade and is a must have for all companies involved in international trade in order not only to understand the process but most importantly to kept abreast of the latest changes that have taken place New rules and regulations to be included: INCOTERMS 2010, ICC publication, ICC publication UCP 600 for Documentary Credits, ICC publication Institute Cargo Clauses pertaining to marine insurance Contracts of Sale as per the International Chamber of Commerce
Revised

Kyoto Convention which has been signed and accepted by the South African Customs and Excise in South Africa as of the 01 September 2012 including the CPC codes, the CD1 document which replaced the SAD500 and vital information on the EDI Customs clearance procedures including road freight clearances and the CN1 & CN2 documents.

The latest World Customs Organisation WCO, Harmonised Tariff System which will be implemented in 2012 As many changes have taken place in recent months in the international trade cycle, this co-branded publication promises to provide pertinent and current information on these latest global trends and changes. In addition to serving as a textbook for all companies involved in international trade, the manual is designed to supply companies with various links in the international trade cycle, particularly those with whom they may not be overly familiar.

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The contents of this guide is based on rules developed by the

International Chamber of Commerce, the dti., ITAC, the South African Reserve bank, the United Nations (the World Trade Organisation) and the Customs and Excise in South Africa, the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations, IATA and the International Maritime Organisation.

A MUST FOR ALL ADMINISTRATION, MARKETING & SALES STAFF & IDEAL FOR END OF YEAR GIFTS FOR YOUR EXPORT CLIENTS
Distributed through the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Durban. Books are available throughout South Africa. RATES EXCLUDE VAT AND DELIVERY
1 BOOK 9 BOOKS + 10 BOOKS

AMOUNT PER BOOK

375.00 300.00 225.00

Contents of Export Guide

Introduction to Export Guide and Preface by Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chapter 1. Introduction to International Trade, the benefits and risks relating thereto. Chapter 2. The International Trade Cycle, covering the A Z of any international trade transaction a must know for every exporter, administrative staff member and the marketing and sales staff. Chapter 3. Evaluating your Readiness for Exporting, including an Export Readiness Checker. How to register as an accredited exporter and how to register as a beneficiary for the various multilateral trade agreements. Chapter 4. Developing an Export Plan. A practical step by step approach to developing an implementable Export Plan with measureable outcomes.

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Chapter 5. Export Marketing how to market products and services for global markets, including; how to develop an export marketing plan, where best to obtain market information and which distribution channels are available to South African companies. Additionally incorporating the South African government incentive schemes for South African exporters. An additional section includes a Marketing checklist which assists exporters when profiling international markets. Chapter 6. The Global Value Chain. Understanding the various players in the Global Value Chain and how to increase any companys strategic competitiveness within a value chain. Chapter 7. Export Trade Promotional Tools. Including all aspects from Trade Fair participation to developing using twitter and facebook to market products globally. Chapter 8. Trade Agreements and Protocols. Incorporating the various trade agreements both bi-lateral and multilateral trade agreements to which South Africa is signatory and how South Africa companies who export can benefit from these agreements. Additionally how to register as a beneficiary for these trade agreements. Chapter 9. Incoterms 2010, the latest guidelines for these pertinent rules for international trade, which govern all international trade transactions, from the smallest to largest international trade transaction, a must know for all global players. Chapter 10. International Payment Procedures, covering the latest version of the UCP 600, International Chamber of Commerce and Industry publication and the South African Reserve Bank rules for international payments and transferring of funds. Methods of payment ranging from the least to the most secure method of payment for the exporter. Chapter 11. Logistics and the Freight Forwarder. Introducing the various modes of transportation available to South African exporters covering, various freight options and the pertinent role of the Freight Forwarder and Clearing Agent. Chapter 12. Sea freight. Bulk, Break and containerisation are covered in this section, pertinent to sea freight shipments. Including the dangerous goods and security requirements for the movement

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of goods by sea. The advantage of using the Bill of Lading as a negotiable instrument for payment procedures is also covered.

Chapter 13. Air, road and rail freight. This incorporates the latest road and air freight detail as per the revised Kyoto Convention to which Customs and Excise in South Africa have aligned their processes as of the 01 September 2012. Chapter 14. Marine Insurance incorporating the institute cargo clauses A, B, and C and the nature of marine insurance contracts, the right of recourse and how to claim against any marine insurance policy. The latest institute cargo clauses. Chapter 15. Export Costing and Pricing products for global markets, how to cost products for international markets, including specimen costing sheets. Chapter 16. Packaging and Labelling for International Trade. How to pack and label goods for international markets to ensure global compliancy and that goods reach international markets in an internationally accepted standard. A special section on registering bar-codes for global markets. Chapter 17. The Legal Aspects of Exporting, how to appoint an international partner including the benefits and pitfalls of each. A special section which includes Agency and Distributorship agreement templates. The WIPO agreement and Contract of Sale is also included in this chapter. Chapter 18. The Importance of Export Documentation, incorporating the Four Contracts of International trade including; the Contract of Sale, Payment, Transport and Insurance. Additionally covering local statutory documentary requirements for the South African Government and international documentary requirements. A special section on how to complete these documents with pertinent examples. Chapter 19. Customs and Excise, covering practical aspects such as registering as an exporter, the various legislative documentation including the current Customs Clearance documentation and Certificate of Origin requirements and registering as a beneficiary under the various international multilateral trade agreements. Glossary of term s; the A Z of all international trade terms.

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Features
The Export Guide will include;

504 page book Full colour, high gloss publication Aligned to international rules and regulations A one-stop guide that is pertinent to small, medium and large organisations

Contact: The Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry BUSINESS INFORMATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT E: businfo@durbanchamber.co.za