Export Essentials Module 9: Commercial Export Documentation and Procedures - Food Export Association of the Midwest USA and Food Export USA

Learn how to accurately prepare required documentation, including shippers’ letters of instruction, customs and consular invoices, certificates of origin, bills of lading and packing lists.

Whether you’re new to exporting or need to refresh your skills, Export Essentials Online provides a comprehensive, flexible approach to learning the fundamentals and logistics of exporting. You can learn at your own pace on any computer, tablet or smartphone. Supplemental companion guides are useful reference resources for export industry trends and statistics that you can access after completing the course.

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Export Essentials Online

Whether you’re new to exporting or need to
refresh your skills, this free online training course provides a comprehensive, flexible approach to learning the fundamentals and logistics of exporting.

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Complimentary Webinars

Our educational webinars provide up-to-date exporter intelligence regarding specific markets, logistics, trade financing, documentation, how to meet and follow-up with international buyers, and much more.

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BRANDED PROGRAM

Double Your International Marketing Budget

With the Branded Program, you may be eligible for up to 50% reimbursement on:

Promotions and product demonstrations
Advertising
Foreign market compliant packaging/labeling
Marketing and point-of-sale materials
And much more!

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