Import and export are one of the basic elements of international trade. Import means bringing goods and services from abroad to a country, while export means selling a country's goods and services abroad.

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Import and export transactions can be affected by many different factors. These include factors such as customs duties, trade agreements, exchange rates, transportation costs, international market demands and political situations.

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Import and export services are generally offered by companies that provide services in areas such as facilitating these transactions, managing customs procedures, ensuring transportation arrangements, and ensuring compliance with international trade laws. These services facilitate the flow of trade by making the complex processes that companies and individuals may encounter when doing international trade more manageable.

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Import and export services generally include areas such as customs clearance, logistics, transportation, insurance, payment services and consultancy. These services support the operations of trading companies while ensuring that international trade is carried out efficiently and smoothly.