International Business Regulations

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 		Imported Electronic Cigarettes Pose Risks
Red tape, bureaucratic slip-ups and shipment delays are just some of the challenges that importers of electronic cigarettes must carefully negotiate.
Michael Jackson Memorabilia Sales from China
With Michael Jackson's official website receiving more than 16 million monthly visitors, an impressive number of King of Pop mementos and souvenirs originate from China.
Winter Olympics Merchandise Trade Restrictions
Canada's Bill C-47 makes it illegal for non-sponsoring businesses to use terms including Olympics, Olympic Games, Vancouver 2010 and gold medals.
Trade Credit Insurance Strategies
Export credit insurance isn't the only way to protect exporters against importers who fail to pay for product shipments.
Bribe Paying Export Countries
The 2008 Bribe Payers Index ranks the likelihood of importers receiving illegal monetary incentives from leading export countries.
Pirates Plunder International Trade Ransoms
In the Gulf of Aden en route to the Suez Canal, sea-savvy pirates are waiting to attack merchant ships transporting cargo valued at hundreds of millions of dollars.
Canada's Recession-proof Shipping Conferences
With many worldwide shippers stressed financially, Canada's Shippers Conference Exemption Act (SCEA) allows members to set shipping prices independent of market demand.
International Trade Sales Contract Terms
INCOTERMS are an internationally accepted set of trade terms used in trade contracts to define exporter and importer responsibilities and liabilities.
Illegal Product Labels
European Union trade lawyers consider imported wines labelled as Champagne illegal if they are made outside of France's Champagne region.
Chinese Import Regulations
Given the complex inspection, certification and labelling requirements in place for imports into China, why aren't similar regulations imposed on Chinese exports?
Brazilian Import Regulations
This export cheat sheet targeting South America's largest economy describes formal trade documents, certificates, labels, import duties, sales taxes and tariffs.
Iran Trade Sanctions
Rich oil reserves power Iran's strong world trade position, enabling Tehran to defy UN nuclear restrictions & ignore requests to release 15 British sailors.