On: February 6, 2023     By: David Noah

Buying Export Documentation Software: What to Consider

In this article, we’ll look at different ways for exporters to complete export documentation—manually through templates and documents, or through various types of software—and which method is best for small businesses, midsize businesses and larger companies.

On: February 6, 2023     By: Kari Crane

International Trade Briefing: February 2023 [Video]

Here's what has us talking in February 2023 about international trade: (1) New Defense Trade Controls coming in 2023; (2) Two new laws impacting U.S. sanctions and export controls; (3) New incentives for companies to self-report compliance violations; (4) Two new AES alerts; and more.

On: January 30, 2023     By: David Noah

Why I Hate Routed Export Transactions

When agreeing to a routed export transaction, an exporter faces several potential risks: the Electronic Export Information may be filed incorrectly or not at all; export compliance violations may occur; you can't choose the freight forwarder; and you may not know where your goods end up.

On: January 25, 2023     By: David Noah

What Is an EEI Filing?

The Electronic Export Information (EEI) is the data that must be submitted to the Automated Export System (AES) through the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) portal whenever an AES filing is required. Learn how to file, who must file and what data points need to be included.

On: January 24, 2023     By: David Noah

The Automated Export System (AES) Downtime Policy

When exporting, companies may need to file their export information electronically to the Automated Export System (AES) before the goods leave the country. But what if AES isn't working? That's when Census and CBP may activate the AES Downtime Policy. Here's what you need to know.

On: January 16, 2023     By: David Noah

What Is the Destination Control Statement and Why Should It Be on Your Commercial Invoice?

The Destination Control Statement is a legal statement required on your export invoice under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). It clarifies what happens to shipments, essentially stating that the buyer isn’t going to take the goods and forward them to another country.

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