FOREIGN TRADE PROCEDURES AND DOCUMENTATION

    • Define foreign trade and its importance in economic growth.
    • Identify different types of trade: Import, Export, and Entrepot trade.

  2. Comprehend Export-Import Regulations

    • Explain India’s Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) and regulatory bodies like DGFT, RBI, and WTO.
    • Understand the Importer Exporter Code (IEC) and its role in trade.

  3. Trade Documentation & Compliance

    • Identify key documents: Bill of Lading, Shipping Bill, Certificate of Origin, Letter of Credit, Export Invoice.
    • Explain customs clearance procedures and the role of HS codes.

  4. International Trade Finance & Risk Management

    • Compare different payment methods: Letter of Credit, Documentary Collection, Advance Payment.
    • Understand the role of ECGC in risk mitigation.

  5. Logistics & INCOTERMS

    • Explain international shipping and freight procedures.
    • Define INCOTERMS (FOB, CIF, EXW, DDP) and their impact on trade costs.

  6. Export Incentives & Financing

    • Identify export promotion schemes like MEIS, SEIS, Duty Drawback, and EPCG.
    • Understand sources of trade finance (EXIM Bank, commercial banks, and trade credit).

  7. Legal and Ethical Aspects of Trade

    • Understand FEMA regulations, trade barriers, and anti-dumping duties.
    • Recognize best practices for preventing trade fraud.

  8. Practical Application in Trade Operations

    • Demonstrate the ability to process an import/export order from start to finish.
    • Use trade-related digital platforms like ICEGATE, DGFT portals, and SWIFT payment systems.