There are four categories of goods for export: prohibited goods which cannot be exported; restricted goods which require compliance with procedures; canalised goods which can only be exported through state trading enterprises; and free goods which can be freely exported.
There are two main methods for exporting: direct exporting where a company exports directly to foreign markets, and indirect exporting where a company sells to an intermediary for export. Direct exporting allows more control but has higher costs and risks, while indirect exporting has lower start-up costs but less control. Direct exporting can be done through sales representatives or importing distributors in foreign markets.
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Classification of Export Goods
There are four categories of goods for export: prohibited goods which cannot be exported; restricted goods which require compliance with procedures; canalised goods which can only be exported through state trading enterprises; and free goods which can be freely exported.
There are two main methods for exporting: direct exporting where a company exports directly to foreign markets, and indirect exporting where a company sells to an intermediary for export. Direct exporting allows more control but has higher costs and risks, while indirect exporting has lower start-up costs but less control. Direct exporting can be done through sales representatives or importing distributors in foreign markets.
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Exporting
Categories of good for export
Prohibited goods Restricted goods Canalised Goods Free Goods Prohibited goods These goods are not permitted to be exported. An export license will not be given in normal course for goods in the prohibited category. E.G., Narcotic Drugs, Antiquities, Aero models, Human Skeleton etc. Restricted goods These goods can be permitted for export under and / or are subject to compliance of stipulated procedures / conditions. E.G., Fire arms and ammunition, Live birds or animals, Gold or silver, Medicines etc. Canalised goods These goods are permitted to be exported through state trading enterprises (STE). E.G., Petroleum products, Mica Waste, Mineral ores etc. Free goods Free goods are other than those indicated in the export licensing schedule and are freely exportable. Methods of Exporting There are two types of exporting and one exporter can opt for any one of them: Direct Exporting Indirect Exporting Direct Exporting Direct exports represent the most basic mode of exporting, capitalizing on economies of scale in production concentrated in the home country and affording better control over distribution. Direct export works the best if the volumes are small. Types of direct exporting There are two types of direct exporting and those are: Sales representatives - that represent foreign suppliers/manufacturers in their local markets for an established commission on sales. Provide support services to a manufacturer regarding local advertising, local sales presentations, customs clearance formalities, legal requirements. Types of direct exporting There are two types of direct exporting and those are: Importing distributors - purchase product in their own right and resell it in their local markets to wholesalers, retailers, or both. Advantages of direct exporting + Control over selection of foreign markets and choice of foreign representative companies; + Good information feedback from target market; + Better protection of trademarks, patents, goodwill, and other intangible property; + Potentially greater sales than with indirect exporting. Disadvantages of direct exporting - Higher start-up costs and higher risks as opposed to indirect exporting; - Greater information requirements; - Longer time-to-market as opposed to indirect exporting. In the next class we will start discussion from Indirect Exporting