Import & Export Considerations
Organizations should establish standardized trade procedures covering documentation, shipping methods, customs compliance, Incoterms, insurance, freight planning, and destination country requirements before international shipments begin.
- Confirm applicable import regulations
- Prepare complete shipping documentation
- Select appropriate transportation methods
- Understand Incoterms responsibilities
- Review tariffs and customs duties
- Coordinate customs brokerage services
- Track international shipments
- Develop contingency plans for logistics disruptions
