On: July 19, 2023 By: David Noah
Exporters often prepare a Shipper’s Letter of Instruction (SLI) that provides shipping instructions to their freight forwarders. In cases where they don't do their own AES filing, the SLI can also give forwarders authority to submit the electronic export information (EEI) through AESDirect.
On: July 17, 2023 By: David Noah
The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) enforces sanctions against people and organizations based on U.S. foreign policy and national security. Unlike other restricted party lists, complying with OFAC regulations involves more than just checking lists. We offer tips for compliance.
On: July 12, 2023 By: David Noah
If your company is doing its own electronic export information (EEI) filings through AESDirect on the Automated Commercial Environment, it already has an ACE account. But if you're not doing your own AES filings, there are two important reasons your company should set up an account.
On: July 10, 2023 By: David Noah
If hiring a full-time, in-house export compliance manager is not in the cards for your team, an outside consultant could be a good alternative. We explain what to consider when evaluating potential partners.
On: July 7, 2023 By: David Noah
A Certificate of Origin form is often required by customs when importing goods. Since the exporter is usually the party that sourced the goods, they generally are the party that prepares the Certificate and gets it chamberized when required. Here are some frequently asked questions about COOs.
On: July 6, 2023 By: Kari Crane
This month's international trade news includes: changing trade dynamics with China; U.S. lawmakers and defense firms call for ITAR reform; potential updates to customs laws; how a global surge in sanctions may be creating a trading bloc among sanctioned countries; and what the agreement at West Coast ports means.
On: July 5, 2023 By: Lindsay Bernsen Wardlaw
Even if you're not exporting a U.S.-made product or shipping from the United States, export controls could apply to your shipment if your bill of materials has enough U.S. origin components or if you produce an item that relies heavily on U.S. expertise.
On: June 28, 2023 By: Lisa Nemer
We've just released Shipping Solutions Professional Version 9.18 and Shipping Solutions Classic 8.18, which include updates to the Export Compliance Module, provide more options for creating Free Trade Agreement certificates of origin and much more.
On: June 28, 2023 By: Lisa Nemer
Shipping Solutions is pleased to announce the latest versions of its Classic, Professional and Enterprise export documentation software.
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