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Guide for import/export consultants

Import/export consultant? Want more clients without showing your face?

You know how to get a container cleared, a tariff classified and a supplier vetted. Here is how to get you found: short videos with one trade tip each, posted on YouTube Shorts, TikTok and Reels. No camera, no editor, no editing skills. This page gives you the prompt, 30 video ideas and a ready first script.

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We get it

You're an import/export consultant, not a video editor. You don't need to become one.

You can read a bill of lading, spot a wrong Incoterm and explain a customs hold in plain words. But video probably felt like a different job: cameras, lights, timelines, cutting, captions, music. So it stayed on the "someday" list.

With jajavideo you write (or let AI write) what you want to say. That's it. The built-in director splits it into scenes, picks a visual for every sentence, adds a natural voice-over, music and animated captions. You don't need to be a good speaker or writer either. The prompt on this page writes the scripts from your trade knowledge. You just check that the rules and the numbers are right.

What you thought video needsWhat jajavideo needs
A camera and good lighting
Nothing. It's faceless
Hours in an editing app
One paste, a couple of minutes
Writing scripts from scratch
The prompt on this page
A voice you're happy with
300+ natural voices
A budget for an editor
5 free videos a day

Why video works for trade people

Your clients don't understand customs. A 40-second video fixes that.

Most first-time importers hire the consultant who explained the process clearly before they ever booked a call.

Did you know? 54% of Americans now get news through social and video networks, more than through TV (50%).

Source: Reuters Institute, Digital News Report, 2025

Did you know? 49% of marketers name short-form video among their top-ROI formats; 60% say it's their most-used format.

Source: HubSpot, State of Marketing, 2026

Did you know? 93% of video marketers say video helps people understand their product or service.

Source: Wyzowl, State of Video Marketing, 2026

Trust before the first call

Someone who watched ten of your tips already believes you know how to move their goods. The call becomes a conversation instead of a pitch.

You stand out in a quiet field

Most trade consultants write long guides and post nothing on video. Specific, steady tips put you in front of importers who never read a blog.

Explain the invisible

Customs, tariffs and Incoterms are hard to picture. A short that shows why one wrong code costs money makes the value concrete.

Reach people in their own language

Importers and exporters work across borders. Videos in 74 languages let you speak to suppliers and buyers where they are, not only at home.

See it before you try it

The whole process in one short tutorial

  • Signing up with Google in about 10 seconds
  • Pasting one script, or many with AAA in Bulk
  • Asking Jaja to write a script for you
  • Choosing a language, voice and caption style
  • Downloading the finished vertical video

Step by step

From zero to a week of trade videos in one sitting

Copy the trade prompt below

Add your name, your market, and who your clients are. Your details go straight into the prompt.

Paste it into Claude, ChatGPT or Gemini

You get 10 scripts, each explaining one specific import or export point, each opening with a hook and ending with your name.

Check the facts like you'd check a customs entry

You're the expert. Fix anything that's outdated or not how you'd say it. Five minutes.

Paste all 10 into jajavideo's Bulk tab

Sign up free, open Bulk, paste. The AAA lines split them into 10 separate videos.

Pick a voice, press Generate, then post or schedule

Each video is a vertical MP4 for Shorts, TikTok, Reels and Facebook. Post them at your own pace, or schedule them on the platforms so one goes live each week while you work.

The format

Plain text, a Title: line, AAA between scripts

No scenes, no visual directions. Just what should be said. This is exactly what you paste:

Paste into jajavideo → Bulk
Title: Import tip: the Incoterm that leaves you paying for everything
When a supplier quotes you a price, do you know what it already includes? If the quote says DDP, the seller handles the shipping and the customs charges. If it says EXW, you pick the goods up at their factory and pay for every step after that. Most new importers don't ask, and the first surprise arrives as a customs invoice. Before you compare prices, ask the supplier which Incoterm the quote uses, and write it in the contract. Two quotes with different terms are not the same price. Compare them on the same basis, or you're guessing. Want a quote checked? Search Meridian Trade Partners on Google.
AAA
Title: Import tip: the HS code that decides your duty
...
AAA
Title:

Topic: hook. Never read aloud. Tells viewers and YouTube what the video is about.

Text

90–130 words of narration. One tip, one concrete detail, short spoken sentences.

Credit

Your name, last sentence. Read by the voice-over, so write sites as words: "yourbusiness dot com".

AAA

Alone on a line between scripts. Ten scripts, ten videos, one paste.

Did you know? 105 trials A review of 105 randomized trials found that adding video to teaching strongly improves learning.

Source: Noetel et al., Review of Educational Research, 2021

Copy, paste, done

The trade prompt: 10 expert scripts in one go

Fill in your details. The prompt updates as you type. Copy it into any AI chat and paste the answer straight into jajavideo.

Prompt for Claude · ChatGPT · Gemini
You are an expert short-form video scriptwriter and an experienced import/export consultant. Write 10 scripts for faceless YouTube Shorts, TikTok and Reels for an import/export consultant.

About me:
- Name or firm: [YOUR NAME OR FIRM]
- City or market: online, no specific city
- My ideal clients: small importers and online stores buying from overseas
- My focus: customs, tariffs and HS codes
- Language of the scripts: English

Rules for every script:
1. Teach ONE specific, practical import or export point that a small business owner can understand and act on. No generic ads like "Want to import? Call me".
2. The first sentence is the hook: a common trade mistake, a myth, or a real question my clients ask. It must keep the viewer watching past the first 3 seconds.
3. 90 to 130 words of flowing spoken narration (about 30 to 50 seconds). Plain language a business owner understands, short sentences. No jargon without a one-line explanation. No scene directions, emojis, lists or headings.
4. Include one concrete detail: a number, a document name, a field, a real situation.
5. Only advice that is accurate today and general enough to be true across markets. No guarantees about duty rates, clearance times or savings, and no legal or tax advice presented as certain.
6. End with this sentence: "Want a quote checked? Search [YOUR NAME OR FIRM] on Google.". Write any website as words, for example "example dot com".
7. Each script covers a different topic. Mix mistakes, myths, client questions, quick how-tos, documentation and supplier vetting.

Format (follow exactly):
- Start each script with one line: Title: [topic]: [hook]. The title is not read aloud.
- Then the narration as one paragraph.
- After each script, a line that contains only AAA.

Output only the 10 scripts in this format, nothing before or after. I will paste them straight into jajavideo.

Need the next batch? Reply in the same chat: "Write 10 more, completely different topics."

Where to paste it, and what happens next

  1. Copy the prompt

    Fill in your details above, then press Copy prompt.

  2. Paste it into an AI chat

    Open any AI chat in a new tab, paste the prompt and send it. You get 10 scripts back.

    ChatGPT ↗Claude ↗Gemini ↗DeepSeek ↗

  3. Paste the answer into jajavideo

    Copy the AI's whole answer, open the Bulk tab in jajavideo and paste it. You get 10 finished videos.

    Open jajavideo →
Watch: prompt → AI chat → Bulk tab → 10 videos (70 seconds, with sound)

Made with this prompt

Three real trade videos, made on jajavideo

Each one is a single point, a natural voice, a visual for every sentence and the credit at the end. Open a script to read exactly what was pasted.

Video 1 · The Incoterm that leaves you paying for everything

Read the script

Title: Import tip: the Incoterm that leaves you paying for everythingWhen a supplier quotes you a price, do you know what it already includes? If the quote says DDP, the seller handles the shipping and the customs charges. If it says EXW, you pick the goods up at their factory and pay for every step after that. Most new importers don't ask, and the first surprise arrives as a customs invoice. Before you compare prices, ask the supplier which Incoterm the quote uses, and write it in the contract. Two quotes with different terms are not the same price. Compare them on the same basis, or you're guessing. Want a quote checked? Search Meridian Trade Partners on Google.

Video 2 · The HS code that decides your duty

Read the script

Title: Import tip: the HS code that decides your dutyYour product arrives, and the customs broker asks for the HS code. Do you have one ready? The HS code is the number that tells customs what your goods are, and it decides the duty rate. Get it wrong and you can pay too much, or get a letter months later asking for the difference. Don't copy the code from a similar product or let a supplier pick it. Describe the item honestly, check the tariff schedule for your country, and confirm with a broker if it's unclear. One number, checked once, saves a lot of explaining. Want your codes reviewed? Search Meridian Trade Partners on Google.

Video 3 · The supplier question most importers forget

Read the script

Title: Supplier check: the question most first-time importers forgetYou found a supplier, the price looks good, and you want to send the deposit. Before you do, ask one question: can you show me your business licence and a recent export record? A real factory or trading company can answer in a day. A middleman who found the product on a marketplace often can't. Ask for the company name, the registration number and a video call with the production line. It takes twenty minutes and it tells you more than a hundred photos. If the answers don't match, walk away before the deposit, not after. Want a supplier checked? Search Meridian Trade Partners on Google.

Never run out

30 import and export video ideas your clients actually search for

Each one is a full video. Paste any line into the prompt, or into Jaja inside jajavideo, and ask for a script.

Mistakes
  1. Comparing quotes with different Incoterms
  2. Letting the supplier choose the HS code
  3. Sending a full deposit before checking the supplier
  4. No written contract with the factory
  5. Forgetting that duty is charged on the shipping cost too
  6. Assuming the freight forwarder handles everything
  7. Missing documents when the container lands
  8. Paying in a currency you didn't plan for
  9. Ignoring product labelling rules in your own country
  10. Treating the first sample as the final product
Myths and client questions
  1. "Is importing from overseas only for big companies?"
  2. "Can I import without a customs broker?"
  3. "Why is my duty higher than my supplier said?"
  4. "Do I need a licence to import?"
  5. "Is the cheapest supplier the best one?"
  6. "Why is my container stuck at the port?"
  7. "Can I sell imported goods under my own brand?"
  8. "Do I pay tax twice, once abroad and once at home?"
  9. "How much stock should I order the first time?"
  10. "What does a trade consultant actually do?"
Quick how-tos
  1. Read an Incoterm in 30 seconds
  2. Ask a supplier for proof they are a real factory
  3. Check an HS code before your goods ship
  4. Build a simple import cost sheet
  5. Prepare the documents for a first shipment
  6. Choose between sea freight and air freight
  7. Write payment terms that protect you
  8. Check a supplier's references in one call
  9. Plan for currency changes on a large order
  10. Set up a simple export checklist for a new market

Your trade instinct applies here too

What makes a Short get watched

Think of it as a well-prepared shipment: the first line is the paperwork that gets it through.

The first 3 seconds are your opening document

Open with the mistake, the myth or the client question. If the first sentence doesn't earn the click to keep watching, nothing after it is seen.

Title as Topic: hook

"Import tip: the Incoterm that leaves you paying for everything" tells the viewer and the platform exactly who it's for.

One point per video

Same rule as one clear answer per client email. Three tips in 40 seconds means none stays in the viewer's memory.

Help first, credit last

No "Want to import? Call me!" openers. The tip earns attention. Your name in the last line earns the follow-up search.

Test like you test suppliers

Make the same point with three different first sentences. Keep the hook that holds viewers and reuse that pattern.

More videos, more people who know you

You tell clients that a first shipment takes planning. So does an audience. You don't have to post daily, but the more useful videos you put out, the more importers learn your name. Make a batch in one sitting and schedule them.

Think bigger

More than marketing: new ways to earn with video

When a finished video costs you a couple of minutes, video stops being a cost and becomes something you can sell.

Add "a video every week" to your consulting packages

Your clients need content, and most of them want video. Offer short trade tips as an add-on: you write the scripts with the prompt, jajavideo makes the videos, and you deliver them under the client's brand. Commercial use is included on every plan, and on Unlimited you can put your own logo on the videos.

Example: 5 clients × 8 videos a month = 40 videos
Your cost on Unlimited: $27 a month in total
Your price: whatever 8 videos a month is worth to your clients

Videos for your clients' own channels

Give importers short videos to post on their website and social accounts, explaining their sourcing story to their customers.

Turn every guide into Shorts

Paste a client's market entry guide into the prompt and get five scripts from it. Same research, many more places to be found.

Win new markets in their language

Clients buying from or selling to other countries? Make their tips in Spanish, Japanese or Arabic. jajavideo speaks 74 languages, so you can offer what most trade consultants can't.

Explainer videos that sell themselves

Send a prospect a short video explaining the three documents they'll need for their first shipment. It's more memorable than a PDF and it shows your work in seconds.

Try it now, no signup

Let Jaja write your first trade video

Jaja is jajavideo's script assistant. Tell it your name and your clients, and it writes your first import or export script right here. Like it? Turn it into a finished video in one click.

You can ask Jaja for more scripts, other topics or other languages after you sign up. Free accounts get 5 watermark-free videos every day.

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Hi! I write Shorts scripts for import/export consultants. What's your name or firm, and who are your clients? I'll write your first video.

Price

Cheaper than one hour of a freelance editor

Free

$0
  • 5 watermark-free videos a day (≈150 a month)
  • Unlimited after that, with a small credit
  • No card

Unlimited

$27/month
  • Unlimited videos, no watermark
  • Your own logo
  • Priority queue, Bulk mode

Unlimited + Long

$47/month
  • Everything in Unlimited
  • Landscape videos up to 4 minutes
  • Top queue priority

Paid plans are monthly PayPal subscriptions you can cancel any time. The free plan needs no credit card.

Never made a video before? Start here

Every question a first-timer asks, answered

You've never edited a video and never used a system like this. That's fine. Most people who use jajavideo hadn't either. Pick any question below. Can't find yours? Ask Jaja, our agent.

Getting started

I have never edited a video in my life. Can I really do this?

Yes. You never open an editing program, never cut anything and never touch a timeline. You paste text into a box, pick a voice, and press Generate. jajavideo does every video step for you: it splits your text into scenes, picks a picture or clip for every sentence, records the voice-over, adds music and puts animated captions on screen. If you can copy and paste, you can make a video.

What exactly do I need before I start?

Three things: an email or Google account to sign up, a few sentences about an import or export topic (or the prompt on this page to write them), and a few minutes. No camera, microphone, software, design skills or credit card.

How do I sign up?

Go to jajavideo.com and press "Continue with Google". It takes about 10 seconds. You can also sign up with an email address. No card is asked for.

What's the very first thing I should do after I sign up?

Make one test video before anything else. Open the dashboard, stay on the Single tab, and paste this:

Title: Import tip: check the HS code first
Most first-time importers get their HS code wrong, and that one number decides your duty rate. The HS code is the customs classification for your product, and the same item can sit under two different codes. Ask your freight forwarder to confirm the code in writing before you ship, and check it against the tariff schedule of the destination country. A wrong code can mean a surprise bill at the border. Want help getting it right? Search Harborline Trade Consulting on Google.

Choose English and any voice, press Generate, and in a couple of minutes you'll see your first finished video. After that, everything else on this page will make sense.

How long until I have my first video?

Usually a couple of minutes per video. If many people are making videos at the same moment it can take a bit longer. You can close the tab: you'll get an email the moment it's ready.

Do I need to install anything?

No. Everything runs in your browser, on a computer or a phone.

Scripts: what the video says

What is a "script"?

Just the words the voice will say in the video. Nothing technical. For a 30–50 second video that's about 90–130 words, roughly one short paragraph.

I'm not a writer or a speaker. Who writes the scripts?

You don't have to. You have three easy options. One: copy the import/export prompt on this page into Claude, ChatGPT or Gemini, and it writes 10 scripts for you. Two: inside jajavideo, type one line like "a tip about Incoterms for small importers" and press ✨ Write script. Three: ask Jaja, the script assistant, for ideas in plain words. Your only job is to read the result and make sure the trade advice is correct.

What's the "Title:" line for?

It names your video so you can find it later. It is never read aloud and never shown in the video. Use the pattern Topic: hook, for example Title: Export tip: why "FOB" is not always the safer choice.

Do I write anything about the pictures or scenes?

No. Write only what should be said. jajavideo's built-in director reads your sentences and chooses a matching visual for each one by itself.

How do I make people contact me at the end?

Make the last sentence your credit, for example "Search Harborline Trade Consulting on Google." The voice reads it out. If you mention a website, write it as words, "harborline dot com", so the voice says it correctly. Jaja can also add the ending for you if you tell it your website or phone number.

Can I fix a word or a sentence the AI wrote?

Of course. It's just text. Change anything before you paste it into jajavideo. If you notice a problem after the video is made, edit the text and make it again.

What if I run out of ideas?

Use the 30 ideas on this page, write down the questions your clients ask you, or reply to the AI in the same chat: "Write 10 more, completely different tips." You can also paste one of your own guides or a customs notice and ask for five scripts based on it.

Bulk: many videos in one paste

What is Bulk, in simple words?

Bulk lets you paste several scripts at once and get a separate video for each one. Instead of making ten videos one by one, you paste ten scripts in one go and come back to ten finished videos.

How does jajavideo know where one video ends and the next starts?

Put a line with only AAA between scripts. Each script starts with its own Title: line. Here is the smallest possible example, 3 scripts that become 3 videos:

Title: Import tip: never pay 100% up front
If a new overseas supplier asks for the full payment before shipping, slow down. A common split is 30% deposit and 70% after you see the inspection report. Ask for a third-party inspection before the balance goes out. Search Harborline Trade Consulting on Google.
AAA
Title: Export tip: get paid with a letter of credit
A letter of credit means the bank pays when the shipping documents are correct. It protects you when you don't know the buyer yet. Check every document against the LC wording before you ship. Search Harborline Trade Consulting on Google.
AAA
Title: Trade myth: Incoterms decide who owns the goods
Incoterms don't decide who owns the goods. They only split costs, risk and tasks between buyer and seller. Ownership is set by your sales contract. Write both clearly. Search Harborline Trade Consulting on Google.

Real scripts should be longer (90–130 words), but that's the whole idea: Title, text, AAA, repeat.

Where do I paste them?

In the dashboard, click the Bulk tab (next to Single), paste everything into the big box, choose the language and voice, and press Generate. All videos use the same voice and caption style.

Do I have to write "AAA" myself?

No, if you use the prompt on this page. It already tells the AI to put AAA between scripts, so you copy the AI's answer and paste it as it is.

I forgot the AAA lines. What happens?

If each script starts with its own "Title:" line, jajavideo still splits them correctly. AAA is simply the safest way to be sure.

Can I mix languages in one Bulk paste?

It's best to paste one language at a time, so every video gets a voice that matches. Make the English batch, then the Spanish batch.

Where do I find all the videos afterwards?

On your Videos page. Each one appears as soon as it's ready, and you get an email when they're done. Download them any time within 30 days.

The video itself

Will my face or voice be in the video?

No. The videos are faceless: real images and short clips, a natural AI voice-over, music and captions. Nobody appears on camera, and you never record your voice.

Can I choose the voice and the captions?

Yes. Choose from 300+ natural voices in 74 languages, and from 5 caption styles: Classic, Karaoke, Word Pop, Box Highlight or Two-line.

What if I don't like how a video came out?

Press "Make it again — free". It's made again from the same script with fresh visuals, and it never counts against your free videos.

How long can a video be?

Shorts can run up to about 3 minutes of narration, but 30–60 seconds usually works best. The Unlimited + Long plan adds landscape YouTube videos up to 4 minutes.

What format is the video?

A vertical 1080×1920 MP4, the standard size for YouTube Shorts, TikTok, Instagram Reels and Facebook. Make it once, post it everywhere.

Will faceless videos make me look less professional?

Not when each video answers a real trade question. People judge a short by whether it was worth their time. A clear tip on customs documents or payment terms with your name at the end reads as expertise.

Posting & scheduling

Do I have to post a video every day?

No. Post at the pace that suits you. The simple rule is: the more useful videos you put out, the more potential clients learn your name. Two or three a week is a fine start. Steady beats occasional bursts.

I don't have time to upload every day. What can I do?

Schedule them. Make a batch of videos in one sitting with Bulk, then use the scheduling tools that the platforms already give you for free, so one video goes live each day (or every other day) while you work.

  • YouTube: upload in YouTube Studio and choose "Schedule" instead of "Public", then pick the date and time.
  • Instagram and Facebook: Meta Business Suite lets you schedule Reels ahead of time.
  • TikTok: on the TikTok website you can set a future posting time when you upload.

One hour on Sunday can fill the whole week. Platform menus change from time to time, so look for the "Schedule" option when you upload.

Where should I post first?

Start with one platform you already use or where your clients are, often YouTube Shorts or Instagram. Once that's a habit, post the same videos on the others. They're already the right size.

What should I write in the description?

One or two sentences about the tip, your business name, and how to contact you. On YouTube, add a link to your website if your channel allows links.

Does jajavideo upload the videos for me?

No. You download each video and post it yourself, so you stay in control of your accounts.

Results

How soon will I get clients from this?

Nobody can promise that, and we won't. Like trade relationships themselves, video builds up over time. Give it a steady few months, look at which topics get watched, and make more like those.

How do I know what's working?

Each platform shows you views and how long people watched. Look for videos that keep people watching past the first few seconds, and repeat their topic and opening style.

My first videos got few views. Did I do something wrong?

Probably not. New accounts often start slowly while the platform learns who your videos are for. Keep posting, make your first sentence stronger, and keep each video to one clear tip.

Do these videos help my own business get found?

They add visibility on YouTube, social platforms and your Google Business Profile, and can keep visitors engaged on pages where they're embedded. No video guarantees new clients or enquiries, so don't promise that to clients either.

Clients & business

Can I make videos for my clients and charge for them?

Yes. Commercial use is included on every plan, so you can publish videos on your clients' accounts and sell short trade explainers as part of your consulting packages.

Can I put my own logo on the videos?

Yes, on the Unlimited plans. Every video is watermark-free, or carries your own logo if you want it.

Can I make videos in my clients' languages?

Yes, in 74 languages including right-to-left ones like Arabic, Persian and Urdu. Ask the prompt to write in that language, then pick a voice in the same language. Useful when you advise importers and exporters in several markets.

Free plan & price

Is it really free?

Yes. Every day you get 5 completely watermark-free videos, about 150 a month, with no card. After those 5, you can keep making videos with a small "Made with jajavideo" credit.

When do my 5 free videos reset?

Every day at 00:00 UTC.

Do failed videos or redos count?

No. Only finished videos count, and "Make it again" is always free.

What do the paid plans add?

Unlimited ($27/month): unlimited watermark-free videos, your own logo, priority in the queue. Unlimited + Long ($47/month): everything in Unlimited plus landscape videos up to 4 minutes. Both are monthly PayPal subscriptions you can cancel any time.

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