International Trade English (ITE) is a specialized form of English used in the world of international commerce and trade. It involves the use of specialized vocabulary and terminology related to the various aspects of international trade, such as importing and exporting, customs, finance, logistics, and legal documentation.

Some common terms you may encounter in ITE include:

- Exporting: The act of selling goods or services to another country
- Importing: The act of buying goods or services from another country
- Customs: The agency responsible for monitoring and regulating the flow of goods and people across international borders
- Incoterms: A set of internationally recognized trade terms that define the responsibilities of


buyers and sellers in a transaction
- Letter of Credit (L/C): A legal document issued by a bank or financial institution guaranteeing payment to a seller as long as certain conditions are met
- Bill of Lading (B/L): A legal document that serves as a receipt for the goods being shipped and a contract between the shipper and the carrier
- Freight Forwarder: A company or individual that coordinates the shipment of goods from one country to another, typically handling logistics, documentation, and customs clearance.

In order to effectively communicate in the world of international trade, it is important to have a strong understanding of


these and other ITE terms, as well as the ability to use them correctly in written and verbal communication.