1. Introduction
Teaching rewrite of standard export–import foundations (commercial sales, risk, documentary systems). Not a verbatim reprint of any commercial guide.
2. Documents & sequence
Teaching rewrite of the classic export–import document walkthrough. Original explanations of the document pack and deal timeline — not a reprint of any commercial handbook or specimen forms.
3. Incoterms®
Teaching rewrite of Incoterms® foundations (allocation of cost, risk, customs, insurance). Pedagogical summaries only — not the official ICC Incoterms® rules text. For live contracts, buy and cite the current ICC publication.
4. Trade law & CISG
Teaching rewrite of trade-law foundations for exporters and importers. Pedagogical summaries only — not legal advice and not the text of the CISG, ICC rules, or any handbook. For a live deal, read the primary sources and talk to counsel in the relevant jurisdiction.
5. Sale contract
Teaching rewrite built around the structure of the ICC Model International Sale Contract. Pedagogical summaries only — not the ICC contract text, and clause/article numbers and default values change between editions. Buy the current ICC edition before relying on any number quoted here.
6. Dispute resolution
Teaching rewrite of dispute-resolution foundations for traders. Pedagogical summaries only — not legal advice and not the text of any convention or institutional rules. Treaty memberships change; check current status before relying on them.
7. ICC arbitration & ADR
Teaching rewrite of how ICC’s dispute services work, structured around the 2012 ICC Arbitration Rules. Pedagogical summaries only — not the Rules text. ICC has revised its Rules since (2017, 2021) and changes fees, time limits, and thresholds; always check the current Rules, cost scales, and model clauses at ICC before drafting or filing.
8. International payments
Teaching rewrite of export–import payment foundations. Pedagogical summaries only — not the text of ICC banking rules (UCP, URC, ISP, URDG) or any handbook, and not financial advice. Fees, rates, and rules in the examples are illustrative.
9. Documentary credits & UCP
Teaching rewrite of documentary-credit practice under ICC’s UCP 600. Pedagogical summaries only — not the text of UCP 600, ISBP, or eUCP, and not banking advice. Article references and time limits are given for orientation; read the current ICC publications before relying on them.
10. Factoring & forfaiting
Teaching rewrite of export receivables finance. Pedagogical summaries only — not financial or legal advice, and not the text of any ICC or industry rules. Rates, fees, and percentages in examples are illustrative; real quotes depend on the buyer, the guarantor, the country, and the market.
11. Guarantees & standbys
Teaching rewrite of trade security instruments. Pedagogical summaries only — not legal or banking advice and not the text of URDG 758, ISP98, or URCB. Percentages and fees in examples are illustrative.
12. ICC model contracts
Teaching rewrite of international expansion structures and the ICC model contracts. Pedagogical summaries only — not legal advice and not the text of any ICC model. ICC updates its models periodically (new editions, new titles); check the current catalogue before relying on a clause. Commission rates and amounts in examples are illustrative.
13. International transport
Teaching rewrite of international transport practice, law, documents, and cargo insurance. Pedagogical summaries only — not legal, logistics, or insurance advice. Treaty memberships and liability limits change (limits are revised periodically); figures marked illustrative are for learning only.
14. E-commerce
Teaching rewrite of cross-border e-commerce practice and policy. Pedagogical summaries only — not legal, tax, or compliance advice. E-commerce rules change fast (VAT schemes, de minimis thresholds, data-transfer frameworks); treat dates and thresholds as points to verify, not settled facts.
15. Intellectual property
Teaching rewrite of intellectual property (IP) essentials for exporters and importers. Pedagogical summaries only — not legal advice. IP rights are territorial and registration rules differ by country; confirm with an IP attorney before filing or launching.
16. Customs & ATA Carnets
Teaching rewrite of customs clearance essentials for exporters and importers. Pedagogical summaries only — not customs or tax advice. Duty rates, valuation rules, and origin rules are set by each country and each trade agreement; always check the current tariff or obtain a binding ruling.