On: April 17, 2023 By: David Noah
Most products don't need an export license, but some do. The first step in making that determination is finding the correct ECCN or USML codes for your goods and then checking the Commerce Country Chart. But that's not all. You must also know the end use and end user of your export.
On: April 17, 2023 By: David Noah
Sean Whitworth, a trusted international trade expert in the 3PL space, explains all of those fees you see on your ocean freight invoice. Which rates are fixed and which can be negotiated? What strategies can importers and exporters use to keep fees under control? During this episode of A Deeper Look, Sean shares even more advice than his article on the same topic.
On: April 12, 2023 By: Stephanie Martinez
Know Your Customer (KYC) and Know Your Supplier (KYS) processes are a way for exporters to identify potential risks and avoid legal and reputational consequences of working with the wrong business partners. Here's a step-by-step look at how to implement KYC and KYS.
On: April 10, 2023 By: Lisa Nemer
Conducting export compliance screenings for shipments to Ukraine can be tricky. The United States has imposed embargoes on some parts of the country but not all. You must make sure you are using the proper Ukrainian state codes to generate accurate results.
On: April 10, 2023 By: Kari Crane
Here's what has us talking in April 2023 about international trade: (1) EAR amended to include human rights protection and 11 added to entity list; (2) A new way to monitor forced labor enforcement; (3) New tariffs on Russian-made aluminum could have broad impact on supply chains; (4) Who really paid for Section 301 and 232 tariffs?; and more.
On: April 5, 2023 By: Kari Crane
If you import goods into the United States, you need a solid understanding of Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) codes to avoid unnecessary inspections, fees and delays at the border. Here's everything you need to know: what they are, when to use them, how to identify the correct HTS code for your product, and how they compare to HS codes and Schedule B codes.
On: April 4, 2023 By: Arnesh Roy
There are five very good reasons to invest in export documentation software. Creating your export documents five-times faster than more manual methods is reason number two.
On: April 3, 2023 By: Richard Corson
Exporters looking to expand their business should consider aerospace, even if their products don't have an obvious connection to the industry. Rocket builders use thousands of suppliers, and the vast majority have little or nothing to do with rocket companies.
On: March 31, 2023 By: David Noah
Olga Torres, founder and managing member of Torres Law and its affiliate advisory firm, Torres Trade Advisory, answers questions about the new sanctions the White House announced on February 24, 2023, against Russia on the one-year anniversary of the Ukraine invasion.
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