Impordijad

Impordijad are individuals or organizations that engage in importing goods from one country into another. They act as intermediaries between foreign suppliers and domestic buyers and may import for resale, for business use, or as production inputs. Impordijad can be sole proprietors, companies, trade firms, or agents who coordinate procurement and logistics for clients.

Key responsibilities include selecting suppliers, negotiating prices and terms, arranging transportation, and handling customs clearance. They work with freight forwarders and customs brokers and often operate according to incoterms to define the allocation of responsibilities, risks, and costs between buyers and sellers for delivery, insurance, and transport.

Legal framework: Import activities are governed by customs law, product standards, labeling requirements, and tax regimes such as value-added tax or sales tax. Importers typically must declare goods, pay duties and taxes, obtain necessary permits or licenses, and maintain records for audits and compliance checks.

Types: Direct importers buy goods directly from foreign producers, while indirect importers purchase through intermediaries or wholesalers. Small-scale importers may specialize in niche products, whereas larger importers manage diversified portfolios and higher volumes.

Market role: Impordijad enable access to foreign goods, influence supply chains, and affect domestic competition through pricing, availability, and variety. They face risks from currency fluctuations, regulatory changes, and global supply disruptions.

See also: International trade, customs clearance, incoterms, import taxes, VAT.