Foreign trade, also known as "foreign trade" or "import and export trade" or "foreign trade" for short, refers to the exchange of goods, services and technologies between one country (region) and another. This trade includes two parts: import and export. For countries (regions) that import goods or services, it is import; For countries (regions) that transport goods or services, it is export. This began to appear and develop in slave society and feudal society, and it developed more rapidly in capitalist society. Its nature and function are determined by different social systems.

The general process includes:

1. In the early stage of foreign trade negotiations, proforma invoices are made for quotation, trading reference or customers applying for import licenses.

2. After the transaction is confirmed, make a foreign trade contract.

3. When preparing for delivery, make commercial invoices, packing lists, verification forms and customs declarations, and apply for export commodity inspection and customs clearance forms.

4. After the customs declaration, the customs will return the verification form, the verification form of foreign exchange receipt in the customs declaration form, etc.

5. After delivery, you get the bill of lading (sometimes directly).

6. If the payment method is letter of credit, it is necessary to make, apply for and sort out a complete set of documents required by customers, such as invoices, packing lists, commodity inspection certificates, certificates of origin, beneficiary certificates, etc. , in order to collect the money.

7. Write-off and tax refund shall be handled by receipt of foreign exchange receipt, verification form and customs declaration form.

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Reply time: 2021-12-15. Please refer to the latest business changes announced by Ping An Bank in official website.