Introduction
Import business involves much more than purchasing goods from overseas. Successful import operations require practical knowledge of L/C procedures, international trade documentation, customs formalities, shipping processes, banking requirements, risk management and coordination with C&F agents and other stakeholders.
Thistraining is designed to provide participants with a practical and systematic understanding of the complete import process—from initiating an import transaction and opening an L/C to customs clearance, shipping documentation and final delivery.
Objectives of the Training
After completing the training, participants will be able to:
- Understand the complete import business process from A to Z
- Understand different types of L/C, L/C procedures and L/C financing
- Prepare and check essential import documents and shipping documents
- Understand Customs rules, procedures and clearance processes
- Understand the roles of banks, shipping lines, freight forwarders and C&F agents
- Identify common risks in import transactions and apply appropriate controls
- Develop practical knowledge for handling commercial and import-related documentation
- Improve coordination among Commercial, Procurement, Finance, Logistics and Supply Chain teams
Key Benefits:
Participants will gain:
- Practical knowledge of the complete import cycle
- Better understanding of L/C and international trade procedures
- Improved ability to handle import documentation
- Knowledge of Customs & Shipping procedures
- Better understanding of cost, risk and compliance issues
- Practical insights into coordination with Bank, Customs, C&F Agent and Shipping stakeholders
- Greater confidence in managing day-to-day Commercial & Import Operations
Contents of Training:
Day–1: Import Business Setup & Pre-Import Planning
- Import Business Fundamentals
- Import business কী ও কীভাবে কাজ করে
- Importer, Supplier, Indenter, C&F Agent, Freight Forwarder, Shipping Agent
- Direct Import vs Indenting Business
- Import process-এর complete flow chart
- বাংলাদেশে Importer হিসেবে প্রস্তুতি
- Trade License
- e-TIN
- BIN/VAT Registration
- IRC – Import Registration Certificate
- Chamber/Trade Association membership
- Bank account & Authorized Dealer (AD) Bank
- অন্যান্য প্রয়োজনীয় registration/permission
- Product Selection & HS Code
- Product selection criteria
- HS Code কী
- Bangladesh Customs Tariff থেকে HS Code খোঁজা
- HS Code-এর মাধ্যমে duty/tax নির্ধারণ
- Restricted/Prohibited goods
- Product-specific permission: BSTI, DGDA, Plant Quarantine, etc.
- Import Cost Estimation
- FOB, CFR, CIF
- Freight
- Insurance
- Customs Duty
- VAT, RD, SD, AIT, AT
- Port & C&F charges
- Landed Cost calculation
Day–2: Supplier Sourcing, Verification & Purchase Order
- International Supplier Sourcing
- China, India, Pakistan, Thailand, Vietnam etc. থেকে supplier খোঁজা
- Alibaba, Made-in-China, Global Sources, trade fair ইত্যাদি
- Manufacturer vs Trading Company
- Supplier quotation/RFQ চাওয়া
- Supplier Verification
- Company registration
- Factory verification
- Website & business email verification
- Export history
- Bank details verification
- Trade references
- Negotiation
- Price negotiation
- MOQ
- Quality/specification
- Packaging
- Production time
- Payment terms
- Shipment terms
- Warranty/claim terms
- Documents
- Inquiry
- Quotation
- Proforma Invoice (PI)
- Purchase Order (PO)
- Sales Contract
- Commercial Invoice
- Packing List
- Incoterms Practical Training
- EXW
- FOB
- CFR
- CIF
- CPT
- DAP
- DDP
Day–3: Banking, LC, TT & Import Payment
- Import Payment Methods
- Advance TT
- L/C at Sight
- Usance L/C
- UPAS L/C
- Documentary Collection
- DP
- DA
- CAD
- Open Account
- L/C Opening Process in Bangladesh
- L/C application
- Proforma Invoice
- IMP Form
- Insurance
- IRC
- TIN/BIN
- Bank margin
- L/C limit
- L/C opening charges
- L/C Documents & Parties
- Applicant
- Beneficiary
- Issuing Bank
- Advising Bank
- Confirming Bank
- Negotiating Bank
- Reimbursing Bank
- 4. L/C Terms & Conditions
- Amount
- Currency
- Shipment date
- Expiry date
- Port of loading/discharge
- Partial shipment
- Transshipment
- Insurance
- Required documents
- Practical LC Document Checking
- Commercial Invoice
- Packing List
- Bill of Lading
- Certificate of Origin
- Insurance document
- Inspection Certificate
- Beneficiary Certificate
Day–4: Shipment, Shipping Documents & Customs Clearance
- Shipment Planning
- Booking
- Shipping instruction
- Container selection
- FCL vs LCL
- 20FT vs 40FT
- ETD/ETA
- Port of Loading (POL)
- Port of Discharge (POD)
- Shipping Documents
- Bill of Lading (B/L)
- Master B/L
- House B/L
- Commercial Invoice
- Packing List
- Certificate of Origin
- Insurance
- Inspection Certificate
- Bangladesh Port & Customs Process
Shipment Arrival → IGM → C&F → Bill of Entry → Assessment → Duty Payment → Customs Release → Port Delivery
- Chittagong Port practical process
- IGM
- Bill of Entry
- ASYCUDA
- Customs assessment
- Customs valuation
- Duty/tax payment
- Examination
- Release Order
- Port delivery
- C&F Agent’s Role
- Document submission
- Bill of Entry preparation
- Customs assessment
- Examination
- Duty payment
- Customs release
- Port formalities
- Customs Problems & Solutions
- HS Code dispute
- Valuation issue
- Quantity/weight discrepancy
- Document discrepancy
- Customs examination
Day–5: Import Costing, Clearance, Delivery & Risk Management
- Complete Import Costing
- Product Price + Freight + Insurance + Customs Duty + VAT + RD + SD + AIT + AT + Port Charges + C&F + Bank Charges + Other Expenses
- CIF value calculation
- Assessable value
- Duty calculation
- Total tax incidence
- Landed cost
- Per unit cost
- Profit margin
- Shipment Tracking
- BL tracking
- Vessel tracking
- ETA monitoring
- Shipping line communication
- Arrival notice
- Port Delivery
- DO collection
- Port charges
- Container handling
- Customs release
- Gate pass
- Container delivery
- Empty container return
- Demurrage & detention
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- Question & Answers Session
- List of related book reference
- Certificate Distribution
