After reading this chapter, you should be able to: explain why firms export describe the three problem areas of exporting identify the sources of export counseling describe the main elements of the export sales assistance program
of the U.S. Department of Commerce discuss the meaning of the various terms of sale identify some sources of export financing describe the activities of a foreign freight forwarder understand the kinds of export documents required discuss some innovations in materials handling in sea and air transport identify import sources describe the activities of a customhouse broker explain the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUSA) | 
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