On: March 2, 2021 By: Catherine J. Petersen
A deemed export is the release to a foreign national in the U.S. of technology that is subject to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Your company must comply with the EAR even if it isn't shipping physical goods outside the country, or it could face the potential penalties.
On: February 10, 2021 By: David Noah
May is World Trade Month in the United States, and the World Trade Month Association is publishing a calendar of international trade events held during the month. If your company or organization is hosting an event during May 2021, have it published in the directory for free.
On: February 3, 2021 By: David Noah
To be a successful exporter, you need a solid understanding of the entire international shipping and logistics process. Here are four important considerations, related to the back end of the export process, that new exporters must consider as they begin their journey in international trade.
On: February 1, 2021 By: David Noah
Chambers of commerce are local organizations that promote, protect and represent the interests of businesses of all sizes—an important asset for exporters. Learn about the services they offer and how to find one that may be helpful to your needs.
On: January 25, 2021 By: Arnesh Roy
There's a lot to know about international trade. Here are answers to some of the most common questions I get when talking with exporters.
On: January 20, 2021 By: David Noah
Feeling overwhelmed by product classification? This article (and free webinar) walks you through correctly classifying products for import and export: Learn how to navigate the Harmonized System (HS), the seven best practices for classifying products and the differences between HTS and Schedule B.
On: January 13, 2021 By: David Noah
May 2021 is World Trade Month in the United States, and, the WTM Association is now accepting information about international trade events scheduled for that month to be published on WorldTradeMonth.com events calendar. Importers and exports can register to receive free updates about these programs.
On: December 28, 2020 By: Catherine J. Petersen
The trade term FOB has different meanings for domestic sales versus export sales. The FCA Incoterm is often a better choice for exporters. We compare FOB under the Uniform Commercial Code with the Incoterm 2020 rule Free Carrier.
On: November 18, 2020 By: David Noah
LCL shipping stands for less than a container load. An LCL export describes a cargo loads that are not large enough to fill a full 20-foot or 40-foot shipping container.
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