On: September 2, 2020 By: David Noah
HS codes. HTS codes. Schedule B codes. It's important to properly classify your products for import and export. But product classification numbers can change. Do you know where to go for an update?
On: August 26, 2020 By: David Noah
While it’s possible for companies to manually do all the work required for import-export compliance, it’s difficult. Regulations, product classifications, and denied party lists change. Fortunately there's software that makes following good compliance procedures much easier to perform.
On: August 19, 2020 By: David Noah
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
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 8, 2020 By: David Noah
Although the six-digit Harmonized System (HS) number is a subset of the 10-digit Schedule B code, it's important to understand the difference. While you should include the HS code on some of your export documents, you are required to report the Schedule B code with your EEI filings.
On: July 6, 2020 By: David Noah
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 10, 2020 By: David Noah
While the new U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) is no surprise, the timing of its implementation caught many companies off guard. These companies are now rushing to prepare for the July 1 implementation date. Here are six things importers and exporters need to do to prepare.
On: June 1, 2020 By: David Noah
World Trade Month is typically celebrated by a series of live, in-person events held throughout the United States that recognize the importance of international trade to the U.S. and global economies and to help companies and their employees be better exporters. But this year, things are hardly typical.
On: May 27, 2020 By: David Noah
It seems like it has been in the news forever: USMCA is replacing NAFTA. Well, it's finally happening. Beginning July 1, 2020, the United States, Mexico and Canada are implementing their new free trade agreement. And for many importers and exporters, it's more than just NAFTA version 2.0.
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