Title: Describe the shipping requirements for international distribution.
Course: Opportunities in Global Trade (12056-I) > Section: Understanding Price and Payments in the International Marketing Plan

Description should include definition and function of each of the following types of documentation:

- Bill of lading
- Bill of exchange
- Certificate of origin
- Commercial invoice
- Destination control statement
- Export declaration
- Insurance certificate

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is the function of a bill of lading? A certificate of origin? An export declaration? An insurance certificate? A destination control statement?
- How do these documents deal with risk management?
- How does documentation affect international distribution activities?
- How does packaging and labeling affect the distribution process?
- Why is proper documentation important when shipping internationally?
- How do tariffs, taxes and port fees factor into the distribution process and decision making?
- What is the purpose of customs?
- What is a custom’s broker?