Small Company U.S.A. pays $500. for widgets via direct shipment from an overseas vendor. The widgets do not meet standards of Small Company U.S.A. and the vendor is contacted to discuss return and refund. Yes, as guaranteed, widgets can be returned for any reason and refund made upon receipt of same by the vendor. The (all too frequent) catch, return shipping costs lie with the buyer, Small Company. Least expensive shipping costs: $800. (This is a growing occurrence for commercial and individual buyers dealing with Far East vendors.) Beyond one company's careful contract wording to avoid or share this type of loss in the future, what would you recommend regarding international trade laws and treaties to alleviate these return costs. What wording should be included in a multilateral treaty which takes into account both buyer and seller?