On: August 19, 2020     By: David Noah

5 Potential Problems with Your Export License Application

If you've determined your products require an export license before you can ship them, you most likely need to apply through the Bureau of Industry and Security's (BIS) SNAP-R system. Make sure you avoid these five common errors that can delay your license and potentially get you in trouble.

On: August 5, 2020     By: David Noah

Easy AES Filing with Shipping Solutions Export Software

Most exports valued at more than $2,500 per Schedule B code require exporters or their paid agents to file their Electronic Export Information (EEI) through AESDirect on the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE). It's a tedious process. Shipping Solutions export software makes it easy.

On: July 6, 2020     By: David Noah

Filing through AESDirect: 20 Terms Exporters Need to Know

Most export shipments to countries other than Canada require the exporter or the exporter's representative to file their electronic export information (EEI) through AESDirect located on the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) platform. To do it right, you need to understand the terminology.

On: June 15, 2020     By: Arnesh Roy

BIS Eliminates License Exception CIV

The U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has announced that license exception CIV is being eliminated. Exporters could use CIV to export certain controlled products to civilians, but BIS worries that line between civilian and military has been blurred in China, Russia and Venezuela.

On: May 20, 2020     By: David Noah

OFAC Compliance Software

Find out how OFAC compliance software from Shipping Solutions can help make your export compliance process faster, more accurate, and easier to perform and document.

On: April 20, 2020     By: Arnesh Roy

Export Regulations: The U.S. Agencies We Often Overlook

Most exporters are familiar with the three primary export regulations: Export Administration Regulations (EAR), Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR), and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). But there are dozens of other agencies that play a role in the export compliance process.

On: April 1, 2020     By: David Noah

What You Need to Know about Export License Exceptions

An export license exception allows you to export or re-export items subject to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) that would otherwise require a license. There are four steps for determining if your export is eligible to use an exception instead of applying for a license.

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