Export Readiness Checklist
EXIM Business School / Export Opportunities

Export Readiness Checklist

Prepare your product, documentation and commercial offer before approaching international buyers.

Know your product

Define specifications, production capacity, quality controls, packaging and the certifications your target market may require. Requirements depend on the product and destination.

Build your commercial offer

Prepare a buyer-ready profile, research the market and estimate landed costs. Set out pricing, payment terms, delivery responsibilities and the named Incoterm.

Plan the transaction

Check documentation, freight options, customs requirements and how payments will be secured. Obtain professional advice before committing to unfamiliar rules.

Educational information only. Requirements vary by product, market and jurisdiction; consult current official sources and qualified advisers.

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